Monthly Archives: October 2013
Scots pub tenants welcome report
Document aims to ‘set record straight’ on pubco reform, group says
By Gillian McKenzie
SCOTTISH pub tenants have welcomed the launch of a “myth-busting” report by...
Scotch takes centre stage at The Balmoral
Water of life influences design of whisky bar, as Gillian McKenzie reports
AN enquiry from a hotel guest last July proved to be the catalyst...
Ooberstock eyes on-trade growth
Drinks firm owner takes controlling stake in wholesaler
A DRINKS industry entrepreneur plans to take on-trade wholesaler Ooberstock to “the next level” after taking a...
King of ‘The Jungle’ sought
A ROYAL Deeside property known locally as ‘The Jungle’ is up for sale.
Originally built as a private residence in the 1890s, the Deeside Hotel...
Chef’s special: Paul Gunning
Paul Gunning, Head chef and Proprietor, Purslane, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Located on St. Stephen Street in Stockbridge, Purslane is run by head chef and proprietor Paul...
Punch Taverns takes the high road
PUBCO Punch Taverns travelled to Edinburgh earlier this month to meet its Scottish lessees as part of its annual series of roadshows.
Held at...
Glasgow bartender makes the switch
A GLASGOW bartender will make a trip across the Atlantic after winning a cocktail competition for Scotch whisky brand Auchentoshan.
Aidan Bowie (pictured) of...
A fresh look for golden rum brand
THE firm behind golden rum Mount Gay has introduced new-look packaging for the brand’s premium variant, Mount Gay Eclipse.
First Drinks, distributor of Mount Gay...
Experiencing whisky in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH visitor attraction The Scotch Whisky Experience has opened its new bar, boasting a range of 360 different single malt, single grain and blended...
Birthday bottle joins rare range
A RARE expression of single malt Glenfiddich has been launched to mark the 125th anniversary of whisky production at the distillery.
Only 286 bottles...
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