A dram for a good cause

The team behind single malt whisky Glengoyne is aiming to raise more than £10,000 for Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir’s Motor Neurone Disease foundation at an upcoming charity dinner and auction.

Sweet result for whisky sour beer

SCOTTISH ethical beer brand Brewgooder, Edinburgh craft brewer Vault City and Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery joined forces to create a whisky sour beer that aims to raise money to support clean water charity projects.

Fife operators’ succession plan

The owners of a refurbished inn in the East Neuk of Fife have an unusual approach to growing their new business – by planning to give it away.

Pubs soar to £20,000 for charity

A pub company executive is on cloud nine after her team raised over £20,000 for charity.

Renton to lead Wine Importers

Wine Importers, the Livingston-based wine merchant, has appointed Neil Renton as its new managing director.
Michael Keiller, chair of Ardgowan Distillery

Industry veteran to head Ardgowan

Drinks industry veteran Mike Keiller has been appointed as the new chairman of the Ardgowan Distillery Company as the business prepares to begin construction of its production facility.

A four-dram trip to Orkney

Bar operators and staff from across Scotland took a virtual trip to Orkney this month for a Burns’ Night celebration with SLTN and Edrington UK. 

Scottish spirits shine in World Gin Awards

Distilleries on Mull, the Cairngorms and Edinburgh were among the winners in the first round of this year’s World Gin Awards.

Free chef management course opens for applications

Chefs in Scotland have access to a free management training programme after a new government-funded scheme opened for applications.

Jarl is the Champion of Scotland

Fyne Ales, the Argyll-based brewery, has won the Champion Beer of Scotland award for its Jarl ale.

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