Meet Hazel Glen, Founder & Director

“I’m a values-driven, people-first leader who believes lasting success comes from building meaningful relationships and approaching every opportunity with clarity, integrity, and commercial focus.”

  • Hazel Glen of Tali Scot holding a tasting glass of amber liquid.
  • A field of blooming sunflowers under a blue sky.
  • Hazel Glen standing between rows of wooden aging barrels in a warehouse.
  • Two small green rowboats tied to a rocky shore on a calm loch.
  • Hazel Glen of Tali Scot sitting at a restaurant table holding a cocktail.
  • The interior of a working distillery featuring large copper pot stills.
  • A black and white silhouette profile of Hazel Glen holding a tasting glass.
  • A close up of a purple Scottish thistle growing near a wire fence with water in the background.
  • Hazel Glen shaking a cocktail behind a well-stocked bar.
  • A red tractor parked in the courtyard of a traditional stone distillery building.
  • Hazel Glen sitting at a tasting bar with several glasses of whisky and a notebook.
  • A wide view of Edinburgh city from a grassy hillside.

Tali Scot is a reflection of my past, my present, and the future I’m building. At its core, it brings together the experience, relationships and commercial expertise I’ve developed to help premium and luxury drinks brands establish, strengthen and grow their presence in the UK market.

My journey has been shaped by the people, experiences and opportunities that have defined my career, bringing passion, energy and a thoughtful, committed approach to every project and partnership

With more than twenty-five years of professional experience, including fifteen years dedicated to the premium and luxury spirits sector, my background spans hospitality, recruitment, property sales and senior commercial leadership.

Drawing on relationships built by working closely with leading five-star hotels, fine dining venues, private members' clubs, renowned cocktail bars, specialist retailers and established restaurant groups, I've developed a comprehensive understanding of the UK drinks landscape and the nuances of premium and luxury environments.

Throughout my career, I've built an extensive network of trusted industry relationships and led diverse commercial initiatives, from curating luxury spirits selections and securing exclusive releases to developing route-to-market strategies, leading sales teams and driving commercial performance. My involvement as a judge for The Spirits Business further reflects my passion for the industry, product knowledge and appreciation of quality and craftsmanship.

My aim is simple: to provide premium and luxury drinks brands with the clarity, industry insight and commercial expertise to succeed in the UK.

The Name: My first job was in an Italian delicatessen in Edinburgh, where my love of food, drink and hospitality began.

The name Tali Scot pays tribute to those beginnings and to the history of Italian families settling in Scotland. It also reflects the many inspiring Italian hospitality professionals I've had the pleasure of working alongside throughout my career in the drinks industry.

The name is personal, too. My partner is Italian, and our family is Tali Scot, where Italian and Scottish heritage and culture come together at home.

Tali Scot combines extensive industry experience, trusted relationships and an independent commercial perspective, offering considered guidance tailored to each brand's ambitions and stage of development.

qualifications & professional affiliations

  • Leeds Beckett University | 2002–2006
  • Undergraduate degree covering international tourism, hospitality and business management, including an overseas industry placement.

BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

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Leeds Beckett University logo.

Executive Mini MBA

  • London School of Business & Finance | December 2025
  • Executive development programme covering strategic business decision-making, financial management, organisational leadership, international business and change management.
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London School of Business & Finance logo.

wset - wine & spirit education trust

  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits | 2018
  • WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits | 2020
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institute of hospitality

  • Associated Professional Member (APM) | 2026 
  • Professional membership supporting leadership, professional development and standards of excellence within the hospitality industry.

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Chartered institute of export & international trade

  • Affiliate Member | 2026
  • Professional affiliation focused on international trade, export development and global commercial practice.

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