The glasses are chilling, the ice is loaded and the shakers are primed - Aberdeen Cocktail Week is ready to be poured. Running from Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 October, the festival celebrating the local drinks scene and bar talent is back for it's second year.

I catch up with festival organiser Gregor Sey, Scott Keith of Siberia Bar & Hotel and Milo Smith of the Old Workshop Bar join to fill me in on what to expect this year.

Aberdeen Cocktail Week website: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/

Find out where to drink during Aberdeen Cocktail Week: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/venues/

Buy Aberdeen Cocktail Week Wristbands: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/wristbands/

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