Working with Nicola from the start to the end of securing my role at Lochlea was an absolute pleasure. Nicola was very reassuring and always willing to answer questions and speak to find out how I was finding the process. Even after I started my role Nicola has still been in touch making sure everything is ok and to make sure I am settling in. Thanks again Nicola for you help and support.
Working with Nicola was genuinely a great experience. Her communication was sharp, honest, and full of helpful insights that made me feel confident, capable, and at ease during the interview process. After I got the job, she kept in touch, checked in regularly, and even passed on feedback from my new manager, which gave me a real boost in those early weeks. She goes the extra mile and genuinely cares about the people she works with.
From the moment Nicola reached out to me about a role my experience with Drinkability was one of the most professional experiences I have had in dealing with a recruiter. Nicola kept me informed about the interview process, guided me through booking dates and times and made such I was fully briefed in what the company expected of me. Nicola was also very easy to communicate with and extremely personable. I felt like she really cared about my situation and finding the right role for me. She clearly has an intimate knowledge of the spirits industry and this shines through in her professionality and competence. The fact that Nicola has kept in touch with me weeks after starting my role to make sure I feel comfortable with the new company is an extra nice touch. Overall I would highly recommend Nicola and by extension DrinkAbility to anyone looking for a top rated recruiter in the spirits industry.
I was initially attracted to Drinkability for their specialism in recruitment for the drinks industry, an industry I had worked in for many years and after taking some time out, had decided was definitely where my future lay. Nicola is very well connected within the industry, understands it so well and always has really interesting roles to offer! During my very first conversation with Nicola, she said she had a role I might be interested in and she was very encouraging, tapping into my previous experience and reassuring me that my existing skill set could be a perfect fit for the role. At the same time there was never any pressure and the main focus was always whether I felt the role was right for me. I ended up interviewing soon after that first conversation with Nicola and with her advice, coaching and encouragement secured my current role. They say timing is everything and that was definitely the case for me but an encouraging, supportive, well-connected recruiter is so important too and Nicola has been all of those in my journey with Drinkability and I know she is only an email or a call away if I ever need any further guidance or support.
From our very first conversation, I knew Nicola was genuinely committed to helping me find the right role. Warm, funny, and refreshingly honest, she took the time to truly understand what I was looking for. She focused only on opportunities that were the right fit — not just for me, but also for the company I’ve now joined. Nicola supported me every step of the way, and I always felt comfortable reaching out, knowing no question or request was ever too small.
I've loved working with Nicola over the course of the past year before securing a role that was a perfect fit for me. What stood out about Drinkability was the consistent stream of exciting opportunities within the drinks industry and Nicola’s deep understanding of the sector. From the start, she took the time to understand my aspirations and offered valuable insight drawn from her experience. Our conversations were always thoughtful and encouraging, and I felt genuinely supported throughout the process. When a UK Sales Manager position came up at a fantastic Scottish spirits brand, Nicola immediately thought of me for the role. She clearly championed me as I was offered the job after just one call with the company founder! Nicola gave me clarity on my career direction and has been incredibly transparent about what the future might look like. Even after placing me, she remains just a call or message away for advice and support. I have no doubt she’ll be there for my next career move when the time comes!
My experience with Nicola has been fabulous! Right from the beginning, she was supportive, endlessly encouraging and put me at ease through the recruitment process - no question felt too big or small. From thoroughly explaining the role and organisation, valuable interview tips and subsequent follow up calls, Nicola offered thoughtful advice throughout which demonstrates her expertise and high level of care. What sets Nicola apart is not only her deep knowledge of the spirits industry and their respective companies but the personal connection she creates with you. Her genuine interest in finding the right role for you is clear, I really valued the time Nicola took to get to know me and my ambitions over many phone calls and trusted her to match me with a role that fit both culturally and professionally. Nicola's enthusiasm, dedication and honesty made an ordinarily stressful process as easy & smooth as possible - a true pleasure to work with.
Having first encountered Drinkability, while recruiting for Brewgooder, when it came time to consider my own next career move Nicola was the obvious choice to support me in that. Her network of both potential employers and candidates is extensive which has resulted in me benefiting from her services from both sides of the interview table.
Nicola has supported Lochlea in tripling the size of our team over the past 4.5 years. Each role has been filled with an outstanding candidate in a timely manger. Most importantly though she understands our business and values, therefore consistently finds us people who are the right fit for Lochlea
Nicola’s knowledge and focus on the drinks industry meant that she understood exactly the role we were recruiting for and that every candidate she put forward was of a high calibre, all of which led to an efficient and effective recruitment process. Thank you Nicola – I look forward to working with you on our next recruitment project!
Working with Drinkability as our recruiter has been an absolute game-changer for our business. From the beginning, they took the time to truly understand our company culture, goals, and the kind of talent that would thrive here. They don’t just fill roles—they find the right people who fit with our team and vision. They are so different to any other recruiter as they add that personal touch while remaining professional . Their communication is clear, timely, and their ability to source high-quality candidates in a competitive market is unmatched. We couldn’t ask for a better recruitment partner.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nicola and Drinkability for many years, and she has consistently delivered excellent results for Douglas Laing & Co. Every candidate Nicola has introduced has been of exceptional quality and a strong cultural fit for our team - a testament to her deep understanding of both our business and the Scotch Whisky industry. Nicola takes the time to truly understand our needs and always brings a thoughtful, tailored approach to each search. Her professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication have made her an invaluable partner in building our team. I would highly recommend Nicola and Drinkability to any organisation seeking real talent in the drinks industry.
As an independent business, finding the right fit for our small team is incredibly important to us. The recruitment process can be time-consuming and stressful as we try to do right by both our business and the candidates. Nicola takes so much of that stress away. She brings a holistic approach, truly understanding how a candidate and business can complement one another to build an exceptional team. Her communication, advice, and discretion are second to none. Nicola's blend of professionalism and good humour makes her an absolute pleasure to work with.
Working with Nicola was an absolute pleasure. Her deep understanding of the whisky industry, coupled with a no-nonsense, honest approach to recruitment, made the entire process refreshingly straightforward. Nicola took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in our roles and consistently delivered candidates who not only had the right experience but also the right attitude and cultural fit. Her industry knowledge and network are second to none, and it’s clear she truly cares about matching the right people with the right roles.
