Monthly Archives: January 2015
Chance to surrender brought some reprieve
By Gillian McKenzie
IT offered a faint glimmer of hope to a few in what was a pretty grim situation.
Some licensing boards, including Dundee, Edinburgh...
Committee listens to Bill concerns
It remains to be seen if issues around overprovision, clubs and transfers are addressed, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
THE Local Government and Regeneration Committee...
WKD aiming to win with Vegas
Party town provides inspiration for latest limited edition
LAS Vegas was the inspiration for the latest limited edition variant of ready-to-drink (RTD) brand WKD.
Launched on...
Gold rush as Tincup hits Scottish bars
AN American whiskey said to have been inspired by the gold rush miners of Colorado has reached Scottish bars.
Tincup – an 84% proof whiskey...
Gin with an Oriental twist
DIAGEO has introduced a new gin to its premium Reserve portfolio.
Jinzu was created by Bristol bartender Dee Davies during the drinks firm’s ‘Show Your...
Scots’ thirst for cider still strong
Volume of fruit variants sold in bars growing, firm says
SCOTTISH pub-goers’ thirst for Swedish fruit cider Kopparberg shows little sign of waning, according to...
Time for a fly Speyside brew
A SPEYSIDE brewery has named its latest beer after a famous salmon fishing fly.
Findhorn Killer – a red India Pale Ale from...
Cocktail firm grows syrup range
THE firm behind cocktail mixer brand Funkin has expanded its portfolio with the launch of what’s claimed to be the first 100% natural rhubarb...
Whisky firm’s eye on the Skye
BLENDED whisky Isle of Skye will continue its association with Scottish Mountain Rescue after parent firm Ian Macleod Distillers renewed the brand’s sponsorship of...
A poetic chance to boost whisky sales
Operators advised to use tastings and food pairings to attract customers
IT’S not just about culture and history – Burns Night presents operators with a...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
