Monthly Archives: April 2016
Two whiskies are better than one
New expressions added to Pernod Ricard portfolio
Drinks giant Pernod Ricard UK is expanding two of its spirits brands – Irish whiskey Jameson and Orkney...
A Fyne day out at lochside fair
The line-up for the 26th annual Loch Fyne Food Fair has been unveiled, bringing together local Argyll producers with food and drinks firms from...
Is there even more legislation ahead?
The Scottish Government’s alcohol strategy is due to be refreshed later this year and, with a new legislative programme due to be set out...
Parties pledge trade support
Politicians outline plans ahead of Scottish election on May 5
From a pending review of the business rates system to new Holyrood powers over income...
Seasonal gin springs from Dunnet Bay
Dunnet Bay Distillery has announced it will launch a series of seasonal editions of its Rock Rose Gin, starting with the Spring Edition.
Available from...
Help needed to soften wage blow
Westminster called on to ease impact of payroll hike
By Dave Hunter
TRADE groups and operators have called on Westminster to help lessen the impact of...
Got the bottle for a big investment
The Black Wolf Brewery is able to bottle all of its own beers on-site from this week thanks to a six-figure investment in the...
Bob’s bike ride for The Ben
Scottish drinks industry stalwart Bob Taylor is urging the trade to back an 80-mile charity cycle next month to raise funds for licensed trade...
Bleue skies in Morningside
The Maison Bleue restaurant name is to expand in Edinburgh for the first time with a new venue in Morningside.
Father and daughter duo, Dean...
Bartenders in the mix
Glasgow bartenders left Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) staff all shook up last week at the regional heat for the Schweppes National Bartender Competition.
Eight bartenders...
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