Monthly Archives: June 2012
Bartender shows his Bru colours
SLTN Mixologist of the Year Andy Thompson reckons experimenting is the key to cocktail success.
HE may not have realised it at the time, but...
Court action likely on licence cap policy
Almost three years since it came into effect, the 2005 Act is still sparking controversy, as the debate over Edinburgh’s overprovision policy shows.
CONTROVERSY...
Taste of what’s to come at food fest
Loyd Grossman and award-winning chefs set to appear at capital event
THIS year’s Taste of Edinburgh is shaping up to be the biggest and best...
Thai operator reveals plans for Glasgow
Restaurant group set to open first Scottish restaurant in Grade A listed building
A THAI-themed restaurant group is preparing to open an opulent new venue...
Quick start to Slow Food campaign
HIGHLAND Park, Scotland’s most northerly distillery, has announced that more than 50 chefs have signed up to the Slow Food UK Chef Alliance, a...
Scots take a trip on the dark side
“Affinity” with complex flavours is boosting Bourbon
SCOTLAND’S credentials as a whisky producer are well established, but it seems Scottish consumers have a growing thirst...
Brewer brands wine and spirits division
Launch of Crown Cellars aims to promote Carlsberg as ‘one stop shop’
CARLSBERG UK has given a discrete identity to its wine and spirits division...
Domestic boost for UK malt sales
New figures suggest spirit is starting to replicate its export success
A GROWING appreciation for malt whisky, including among younger drinkers, has been credited with...
Wine retailer ramps up on-trade focus
Majestic seeks to supply more pubs after strong results
WINE merchant Majestic is seeking to grow the number of on-trade businesses it supplies after posting...
Lending pledge welcomed
THE coalition government’s latest scheme to boost bank lending to SMEs (small and medium-sized businesses) has received a cautious welcome from a small business...