Monthly Archives: September 2012
Once upon a time in Malibu
PERNOD Ricard has expanded its Malibu range with the addition of Malibu Red, a blend of Malibu rum and Mexican Olmeca Tequila.
Pernod Ricard...
Letter to the editor
The SLTN View ‘Hoteliers must avoid price Games’ (August 23, 2012) is somewhat wide of the mark with its suggestion that there is a...
Call for balance in alcohol debate
A CALL was last week made for a more balanced approach to the alcohol debate following the publication of more alcohol harm statistics. Licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan wants the positive role the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol can play in society to be better highlighted, claiming a proper debate on alcohol must consider the benefit as well as the detriment alcohol can bring.
SoCo kits to spook the trade
SOUTHERN Comfort is looking to drive sales in the on-trade this autumn with the introduction of themed promotional kits.
The ‘spooky’ Hallowe’en kits, which...
Boutique Bar Show to make Glasgow debut
THE Boutique Bar Show is set to make its Glasgow debut next month as the event returns to Scotland for the third year.
The show...
New whisky bar for capital venue
Edinburgh operator aims to stock 300 whiskies in basement outlet
AN Edinburgh operator has created a dedicated whisky bar in the revamped basement of his...
Event to showcase best of west
WHISKIES from more than 20 distilleries will go head to head in a ‘people’s tasting’ at an event in the west Highlands later this...
Going all out for the student pound
As freshers’ week nears, Chris Beddows, head of bar business development at the Edinburgh University Students’ Association, reveals how his venues bid to appeal...
Life’s a beach for Tiger Tiger
Hula hosts and tiki makers sought as Aberdeen venue gets Pacific flavour
A CITY centre venue in Aberdeen is aiming to being a hint of...
Autumn’s golden tourism opportunity
VisitScotland campaign urges ‘staycationers’ to fall for Scotland
TOURISM marketing body VisitScotland is calling on so-called ‘staycationers’ to fall for Scotland this autumn.
Claiming that around...
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