Monthly Archives: January 2015
At the cutting edge of cocktail culture
Gin continues to prove a popular ingredient for classics as well as unusual serves
RECENT years have seen an explosion in the gin category, as...
Gin set to remain in high spirits?
TREND spotters from Martin Miller’s Gin claim the popularity of the spirit shows no signs of waning as 2015 gets underway.
The brand’s Jacob Ehrenkrona...
Small gins make a big impact
Scottish spirits show no sign of slowing
THERE has been a steady stream of small-batch gins hitting the market in recent years – and with...
Gordon the Boar tells gin’s story
Ad features character which has graced bottles since 1769
DIAGEO-owned gin Gordon’s is the focus of a new TV advert which aims to tell the...
A night to remember
Premium products suited to Valentine’s
WHETHER you consider it to be the most romantic night of the year or just another ‘greeting card holiday’, Valentine’s...
Preparation key to financial success
A detailed business plan and cash flow knowledge is crucial, firms say
A NEW year can spell new beginnings, but unlike resolutions, new ventures in...
Allergens law extends to wine
Information is key to compliance with new EU regulations
ON-TRADE operators should ensure that allergen information which is required to be provided under EU Food...
Low ABV can lift wine sales, firms say
PUBLICANS hoping to boost their wine sales this year could benefit from looking to lower ABV variants.
That’s the advice from some wine firms, which...
Linked west end bars on market
‘Considerable’ interest expected in Velvet Elvis and Criterion
TWO interlinked bars in Glasgow’s west end are being offered for sale following the death of...
Glasgow group steaks its claim in Finnieston
‘Farm to fork’ philosophy inspires design of Porter & Rye. Gillian McKenzie reports
WITH two outlets already trading at the Finnieston end of Glasgow’s Argyle...