Monthly Archives: January 2017
Plough a new furrow
A PUB in the Moray town of Keith is up for sale.
Established in the mid-1880s, the Plough Inn is said to benefit from “strong...
Brewing up a storm in Ellon
Brewdog has appointed a ‘brewmaster’ to oversee production at its new sour beer facility, Overworks.
Richard Kilcullen was formerly head of sour production at US...
History in a cask
A COLLECTION of photographs from the first decade of the 20th century have inspired a limited edition release from the Glenturret Distillery – and...
An artisanal can mixer
SUSSEX-based drinks firm Folkington’s has launched a new range of six mixers in mini-can format said to have been designed to pair with a...
None’s the word for January beer
EDINBURGH-based brewer Innis & Gunn has spent this month catering to resolution makers and breakers in the wake of the festive season with the...
Bars can impress with strong events
Cash in on gin’s soaring popularity by offering a bespoke experience
Public engagement with food and drink-themed events has been on an upward tack in...
Trade show back and biggest yet
HOSPITALITY trade show ScotHot returns to the Glasgow SECC in March and this year’s event is expected to be bigger than ever before.
Operating under...
Are prospects for 2017 over-rated?
Draft rateable values of many pubs and hotels have increased but there is scope to challenge and appeal, writes rates specialist Martin Clarkson
AS we...
There ain’t no stopping gin now
Category growth looks set to continue, drinks firms say
THERE’S not many that would argue against gin being the stand out spirit of 2016 in...
A greater part of the on-trade mix
Firms reckon soft drinks are now more popular than ever
IN recent years, the trade has been in a state of flux, with customer expectations...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
