Monthly Archives: May 2012
Gin relishing a new lease of life
New brands and serves have energised spirits category
GIN has enjoyed an upturn in fortunes in recent years. A steady stream of small-batch and niche...
Brand looks for new film talent
BOMBAY Sapphire has joined forces with Oscar-winning screen writer Geoffrey Fletcher to launch a global film festival.
The gin brand’s ‘Imagination Series’, in association with...
Simply sparkling
ACCOLADE Wines has introduced a new range of sparkling, ready to serve drinks for its Hardys, Banrock Station and Stone’s brands in the off-trade....
Referendum should be earlier: SBPA
THE referendum on Scottish independence should be held earlier than its proposed 2014 date, according to the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).
Responding...
Pub firm gets into the online Spirit
PUBCO Spirit claims a new online reservations system has helped it increase bookings and grow its customer database.
The firm, which demerged from Punch Taverns...
New light in Aurora portfolio
AURORA Hotel Collection has expanded its portfolio with the launch of The Cairn Lodge and Hotel in Auchterarder.
The firm, whose hotels include Glenbervie House,...
Family man is new Grant’s chairman
SCOTTISH drinks business William Grant & Sons has appointed Glenn Gordon as its new non-exec chairman.
Gordon is the great-great grandson of company founder...
London calling Beefeater
BEEFEATER, the gin distilled in London, is to unveil a new-look bottle celebrating its home city next month.
The limited edition ‘Inside London’ bottle, which...
Search for safest city outlets underway
THE annual search for the most responsible pub and club operators in Glasgow is underway.
Now in its seventh year, the city’s Best Bar None...
Whisky Shop lists Swedish trio
NATIONWIDE retail chain The Whisky Shop has listed Swedish whisky Mackmyra in all 20 of its shops.
The retailer has announced that it will...
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