Monthly Archives: October 2015
It’s time for fine wine
On-trade drinks supplier Matthew Clark has expanded its range of premium wines with 40 new products.
The majority of the new wines – 35 –...
End of the road for review site case
It was a battle of “David against Goliath” proportions when the owners of a nine-bedroom guest house in Kinlochleven took on the might of...
Islay oak-aged gin
The trademark peaty taste of Islay whisky has found its way into the gin market with the launch of a limited edition spirit.
Islay Firkin...
Spiced rum brand on the road
Spiced rum brand Sailor Jerry took to the road last month for a 15-date programme of live music, food and drink.
The initiative, titled The...
Carr in driving seat for SLTN Awards
Forget Bonfire Night – the SLTN Awards will be the hottest ticket in town on November 5 when comedian Jimmy Carr will present awards...
Chance for bars to win with gin
Licensees urged to capitalise on category’s popularity as growth continues
Gin has been one of the drinks industry’s biggest success stories in recent years.
And it...
Former Ivy head chef goes to press
A former head chef at The Ivy in London is set to open his first restaurant in Scotland.
Des McDonald said The Printing Press Bar...
Pubs at heart of new advert
New beer campaign focuses on quality time in the local
The ‘great British pub’ takes centre stage in a new advertising campaign for Greene King...
Shining in Anstruther
Culinary experts shone a light on Fife last month as The Cellar Restaurant in Anstruther ascended to Michelin Star status.
As one of only 15...
Spirit of the granite city
Aberdeen bar to release first gin
Three men with a self-proclaimed passion for spirits are set to release a gin which was first developed and...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
