Monthly Archives: June 2016
Buoyant beer
Beer sales are showing “encouraging signs of stability”, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has concluded in its latest Beer Barometer sales data...
Pedal power to benefit The Ben
A team of cyclists from across the Scottish trade is on track to raise more than £3500 for licensed trade charity The Ben.
Led by...
Shake up sales with cocktails
Drinks giant Diageo has launched a summer spirits campaign designed to help licensees tap into the lucrative cocktail market.
The Smirnoff and Gordon’s owner said...
Spirited season
A healthy dose of mixed drinks should make summer a success
After an outstanding May in which Scotland saw the sun shining far more than...
Liz is holding down the Fort
SLTN Award winner shares experience with future stars
By Matthew Lynas
AS an industry that’s not always known for its short, sociable hours, the licensed trade...
A new route for Edinburgh eatery
A restaurant located on one of the main routes to the Forth Road Bridge has changed hands.
The Suburban Pantry, situated in the Edinburgh suburb...
Scallywag makes return
A Limited edition release of Douglas Laing’s Scallywag has been unveiled.
Scallywag #2 is a 54.1% ABV cask strength Speyside blended malt created using spirit...
Double take for bourbon
Spirits firm Beam Suntory has extended its Jim Beam bourbon range in time for summer with the release of Jim Beam Double Oak.
Bottled at...
Fruits for the season
Some classic fruits of the summer have found themselves all mixed up thanks to soft drinks brand Vimto.
Parent firm Nichols has been rolling the...
Brewer backs pubs for the Euros
Carlsberg ramps up support for summer tournament
Carlsberg has ramped up marketing activity ahead of Euro 2016, offering on-trade outlets a range of resources to...