Liquid Academy Live 2023

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY 8 MARCH 2023

 11:00 | Low2No Where do you go?

For moderate to low and non alcoholic drink thinkers, this feature will showcase the shift in drinking culture in Scotland through leading brands. Can you tell if it’s 0% or not?

 

 

 

12:00 | Deposit Return Scheme – On-trade Industry Question Time with the Scottish Licensed Trade Association

With Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme due to commence on the 16th of August this year, many concerns and issues remain on how exactly this will all work. The discussion will particularly focus on the impact this will have on Scotland’s Pubs and Bars. Industry leaders will talk about the challenges to be faced and a Q&A session will provide an opportunity to raise questions directly with those responsible for running the Scheme.

 

Colin Wilkinson Scottish Licensed Trade Association	Paul Togneri Scottish Beer & Pub Association	Leon Thompson UK Hospitality Scotland
Dave Hunter Chair SLTN	Simon Jones Circularity Scotland	Tristan Turnbull Circularity Scotland

 

13:00 | Vine of the Times

Open discussion about the evolution of the wine industry with a panel conversation from leading figures.

Guests will also get the chance to taste wines from Scottish eco producer Two Raccoons while learning about the current trends for 2023.

 

Frans Mortengren Wine & Spirit Ambassador Sodexo Live!

Stephen Boyles Brown Brothers

Lasse Melgaard Rasmussen Owner Two Raccoons Two Raccoons are the first zero-waste winery in the world, turning surplus fruits into fruit wines. Since 2021, they have scavenged over 5 tonnes of fruits and made 10,000L of wine with limited edition flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and banana. Through radical transparency, Two Raccoons aim to destigmatise surplus and waste through collaborative partnerships with fruit suppliers such as Baxters.

 

 

14:00 | Edinburgh Gin Takeover

The gin category is changing. Customers tastes are developing. What are distilleries doing to meet these new trends?

Ian Macleod Distillers is a family run spirits business with a portfolio that includes heritage whiskies, craft distilled gin and exciting new rums. Join two of their global brand ambassadors who work with bartenders and distributors to create and innovate new drinks offerings. They'll dissect and deliver a brand tasting experience to showcase their fabulous portfolio and give you some terrific new ideas with their Edinburgh Gin Classic & Raspberry expressions.

 Kindly sponsored by |

Philip Kingscott Brand Ambassador Ian Macleod Distillers

Michael Sim Mixologist Ian Macleod Distillers

 

 

15:00 | Eco Spirits Uncovered

The diversity of Scotland’s spirit distillations is at an all time high, but some of Scotlands leading distillers are also keeping net zero and sustainability high on the agenda. Hear from the makers and taste their divine eco spirits too.

Special guest, area manager Andy Spratt of Revolutions Bars Group, will be sharing their net zero journey. Sustainable brand tasting aligned and supported by Rock Rose & Two Racoons.

Scott Gemmell Host DrinkThink

Andy Spratt Area Manager Revolution Bars Group

Charlie Wilson Brand Ambassador Rock Rose (Dunnet Bay)

Lasse Melgaard Rasmussen Owner Two Raccoons

Tom Chisholm Owner Buck & Birch

Duncan Morrison Director Roehill Springs Distillary

 

 

16:00 | Stranger Things

This unique feature is a place where obscure unique and game changing liquids meet the lips of our audience, its a place to inspire new creative ideas. Taste a broad range of unique liqueurs spirits modifiers.

This segment is designed to expand your range of interesting liquids featuring in your hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs.

Paul Crawford CEO & Founder Panther Milk

Charlie Wilson Brand Ambassador Holy Grass (Dunnet Bay)

Noru Innes Owner Pixel Spirits

Philip Kingscott Brand Ambassador Pigs Nose

Sylvester Herman Owner IslandSlice Ltd

 

 

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THURSDAY 9 MARCH 2023

10:30 | Scottish VIP Head Bartenders Breakfast Summit – Mingle & Open Mixology (Invite Only)

Start the morning with some cocktail (or mocktail) making with Mixologists Garden, while enjoying a cup of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, Wee tea & fresh breakfast pastries courtesy of Delice De France. Masterclass: Play around with new spirits to create your own style cocktail – with Mixologist Garden.

From 11am our all-star bartenders panel discussion begins, discussing topics about the future of professional bartending in Scotland & beyond, join in with leading topics & questions.

Guest list only – get in touch to add your name to list. Limited availability.

Register your interest here

Kindly sponsored by |

       

Craig Bonner Mixologist Sodexo Live!

Brad Riddell Revolution Mitchell St, Glasgow

Marcel Kotowski Brand Ambassador Mixologist's Garden

Leon Back Head of Mixology Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Kay Langwenya Bartender & Brand Ambassador

 

 

12:30 | A Bartenders Best Friend with Ms Better Bitters

Come witness the brilliance of one of the worlds top bitters brands Ms Better’s Bitters, creators of the Miraculous Foamer, Pineapple Star Anise Bitters and other drink elevating cocktail Bitters. brought to you by, JBE Imports UK.

Brand Showcase will include tasting with cocktails and brand show from their European ambassador.

 

Jonathan Braham-Everett Owner & Director JBE Imports

 

 

13:30 | Drinks Industry Question Time with SLTN

Come join the debate & hear from a panel of leading publicans from all across Scotland and expect a fiery debate covering many of controversial issues surrounding the on-trade today.

This will be an uncensored question time discussion through the eyes of leading bar operators, hoteliers, restauranteurs and publicans in Scotland. We hope for honest reflections of the trade today, as we navigate the challenging conditions past, present and future being imposed on our industry by the Scottish and UK Governments.

Drinks sponsor |

 

Gordon Davidson | HOST Editor Scottish Licensed Trade News

Scott Gemmell | CO-HOST Managing Director DrinkThink

 

Frank Murphy The Pot Still

Graham Suttle Lebowskis / Kained Holdings

Sian Buchan Uno Mas

Scott Murray The Imperial / CRU Holdings

Michael Bergson Bucks Bar et al

 

14:45 | caskmaster

Monkey Shoulder brand ambassador, Jody Buchan, grabs a cocktail shaker and pours in spirits, education, team-building and competition - shakes it up and serves it out for an audience to watch. Featuring some of the brightest minds in the hospitality industry and posing them some of the weirdest, trickiest and most hilarious challenges you’re likely to see.

Sponsored by

 

Jody Buchan Brand Ambassdor Monkey Shoulder

 

 

15:45 | Rum N Spice & All Things Nice

Many local distillers feature in this fantastic collaborative rum tasting and meet the maker session. Scott Gemmell show curator will introducing the people behind the brands alongside tasting their fabulous rums.

 

Scott Gemmell Host DrinkThink

Reapers Rum

Titan Spirits

Langs Rum

Pussers Rum

Black Tears

The Biggar Gin Company

 

 

 

 *Please note: speakers, topics and timings are subject to change

 

Are you producing the most delicious beverage for the market that you think should be showcased at ScotHot?

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WITH THANKS TO MEIKO & HOSHIZaki