Monthly Archives: May 2012
Campari’s sales Catalyst
WHOLESALER Matthew Clark’s new drinks marketing and distribution agency is to take on Gruppo Campari’s brands from July 1.
Catalyst Brands will operate as a...
Islay malt sees profits rise by a fifth
BRUICHLADDICH, the independently-owned Islay single malt distillery, has reported a significant rise in turnover and profits during 2011.
The distillery said its operating profit...
Pursuit of quality starts in the cellar
Operators must tick a variety of boxes as they seek to deliver the perfect pint, specialists say
THE power to deliver a great tasting pint...
Lucky 13 for Edinburgh hotel
EDINBURGH’S George Hotel has scooped a top customer service award for the 13th time in a row.
The 249-bedroom hotel, which is part of the...
Blue Dog reveals new tricks
THE operators of Glasgow late night bar Blue Dog have launched a new cocktail list in time for summer.
Cocktails on the new menu include...
Brewer launches Great British giveaway
BREWER Greene King has launched a Great British prize giveaway designed to help licensees make the most of the so-called ‘summer of celebration’.
British-themed prizes,...
A quality year, says Kiwi wine producer
VINTAGE 2012 is set to deliver “exceptional quality”, according to New Zealand wine producer Brancott Estate.
While cool, wet conditions during flowering and fruit-set led...
Time to refresh the cocktail list
Light fruit flavours top summer drinks agenda, bartenders say
AS warmer weather turns consumers towards more refreshing drinks, the summer months could be an ideal...
On the road with Bacardi
SLTN has joined forces with Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands to launch a series of new training and advice columns.
Over the coming months, SLTN will be...
Coors’ chief in Euro move
THE man who runs the UK division of Molson Coors is to take on a new role as CEO of the brewer’s newly acquired...