Monthly Archives: March 2013
Out of sight not out of mind
A clean and organised back-bar can have a big impact on efficiency
THE back-bar is arguably one of the most important areas in any licensed...
Whiskey Cask makes a return
EDINBURGH beer firm Innis & Gunn has brought back its limited-edition Irish Whiskey Cask beer as part of a new series of seasonal releases.
The...
Quality is key at Fraserburgh bar
Training paramount at award-winning outlet. Dave Hunter reports
CONSUMERS are demanding more when it comes to beer.
That’s the view of Dennis Forsyth, owner of Cheers...
Budvar aims for perfection
BUDWEISER Budvar has attempted to achieve ‘brewing perfection’ with the latest version of its Yeast Beer.
The Czech brewer was encouraged to revisit the...
Captain Morgan’s activity sets sail
SPICED rum drink Captain Morgan’s is the focus of a new marketing campaign.
The ‘Gone’ advert returned to TV screens last month as part of...
Rum drinkers show experimental side
Scots consumers show thirst for new styles and serves, as Dave Hunter reports
BARTENDERS’ long-standing affection for rum seems to be rubbing off on consumers.
Spirits...
Beer duty cut in Budget
BEER duty is to be cut by 1p and the controversial escalator scrapped – but the 2% above inflation rise in duty will remain...
Minimum pricing remains on track
Scottish Government underlines commitment as plans waver down south
THE Scottish Government has reiterated its commitment to introducing a minimum price for alcohol as plans...
Local beer crafts a bright future
THE buoyancy of the craft beer scene was underlined again earlier this month when the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) published its 2013 Local...
Trade chief in training plea
Operators who fail to comply face having premises closed
OPERATORS must comply with new premises licence holder (PLH) refresher training or risk having their business...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
