Catering Scotland

A new drinks business specialising in wine and spirit training has launched in Scotland. Offering short courses, tastings, hospitality and events, Drink School Scotland provides wine- and whisky-tastings, talks for corporate events and private tastings for groups and individuals.

Owner David Austin, formerly a sommelier at Gleneagles, has worked as a spirits manager and buyer for hotel groups including DeVere, Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Rocco Forte Hotels.  A qualified tutor for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust he passed his WSET Diploma and has studied for the Master of Wine. Presented with the Dom Perignon Award for Excellence for his contribution to hospitality training, most recently he opened a cafe-deli and wine store, and created a craft beer bar and brewery in Dunfermline.

Providing professional sommelier, drinks-service and beverage management support to the hotel and restaurant industry, Drink School Scotland is the newest service provider in Scottish hospitality.

Visit www.drinkschoolscotland.co.uk for more information.