Monthly Archives: May 2015
Cocktail queen in good spirits
It might be a surprise to readers that the reigning SLTN Mixologist of the Year had never mixed a cocktail until a few short years...
Dog day afternoons
DOGS were the stars of the show at a recent weekend of events held in Whitecraig bar and restaurant the Mercat Grill.
The venue hosted...
Breaking out the small batch
A TRIO of small batch bourbons from spirits firm Beam Suntory’s ‘super premium’ collection is being rolled out to the UK on-trade.
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Perfection doesn’t have to be costly
Efficiency in the cellar can impact on the bottom line, writes Steve Lakin of Innserve
The bottom line in any business is vital for success, and...
Remarkable development
Independent whisky bottler Douglas Laing & Co has brought four of its small batch blended malts together under a single banner and plans to market...
Edinburgh eatery shows new colours
EDINBURGH restaurant Maison Bleue has been relaunched following a six-figure refurbishment.
Founded 17 years ago by owner Dean Gassabi, the 70-cover restaurant has reopened after...
Dining out at the Douglas Arms
Recent refurbishment adds another string to this Banchory hotel’s bow
A CAREER in the licensed trade has seen Douglas Arms Hotel owner Steven Ross travel a...
Drink drive limit hits group’s sales
PUB company and brewer Greene King has again cited the lower drink drive limit in Scotland as it reported poorer than expected sales in...
London calling at Wetherspoon
PERTHSHIRE’S Inveralmond Brewery has claimed success with its latest beer – before the product was even officially launched.
Rascal London Porter, the third in Inveralmond’s...
‘Regulars only’ advice under fire
Police Scotland guidance “beggars belief”, say licensees
GUIDANCE from Police Scotland suggesting licensees of premises “associated with” the Glasgow ‘subcrawl’ “consider restricting access to regulars...