Pouring Alcohol in the UK
In the UK its illegal to free pour without being able to prove you can do it accurately. Normal practice is to use a stamped thimble, government stamped / lined glass, or other endorsed measuring instrument. However, some alcohol retailers may choose to use the art of free-pouring, which is permitted for cocktails. A cocktail is defined as any three independent liquid ingredients which are liquid when they enter the glass.
How Do You Count When Pouring Alcohol?
The generally accepted free pouring technique is to use a 4 count and have each number equal half an ounce poured. Counting to four doesn’t make it the right amount. Counting to four at the right speed is what you’re after.
Pour Counts for Different Volumes
- A 1-ounce pour is 2 counts using a pour spout. A good way to get there is using “one one-thousand” as a counting device.
- The national standard is that a single pour or shot is 1.5oz (44.3ml or 4.4cl) and a double pour is 2oz.
Alcohol Regulations in Scotland
Scotland currently only allows the purchase of alcohol between the hours of 10:00 and 22:00. Sunday opening hours can be changed to match the rest of the UK, allowing sales from 10:00, rather than 12:30 with the 1976 Act. It is currently illegal to drink outdoors anywhere in Scotland. Scottish Water will provide a standard meter for free, but you’ll need to pay the costs of fitting it. E Coli is most likely to be contracted by swallowing water contaminated with sewerage.
Period Products Act in Scotland
Scotland has become the first country in the world to legally enshrine the right to free period products, in a vital step toward ending “period poverty.”
Camping Laws in Scotland
Scotland is indeed the only area of the UK that effectively allows wild camping anywhere, thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, which permits the public to camp on most unenclosed land. This includes many of Scotland’s national parks, making them the perfect destination for wild campers.