Monthly Archives: March 2017
New breed joins firm’s gin stable
CAMPARI UK has bolstered its premium spirits portfolio with the acquisition of Bulldog London Dry Gin.
The deal sees the drinks firm take full ownership...
Drawing up a limited edition
CAITHNESS-based Dunnet Bay Distillery has launched a new, limited edition variant of its Rock Rose Gin.
The Artists’ Edition gin is the result of the...
Who will Swan into Earlston pub?
A NEW owner is being sought for a Borders pub described as the ‘hub’ of its local community.
Owned and operated by Kenny Macpherson for...
Reap rewards from the great outdoors
A well-presented outside area can boost the bottom line, firms say
SCOTLAND is known for its unpredictable weather, but when the sun does occasionally rear...
A bag of tricks for the back-bar
Equipment can improve efficiency and enhance a venue’s reputation
WHEN ordering a drink at the bar, customers look for something they can’t replicate at home....
The thin edge of the cocktail wedge
COCKTAIL syrup and fruit puree producer Funkin has made a move into the ‘skinny’ cocktail market with the launch of two new low-calorie cocktail...
Capital freehold on market
OPERATORS looking to acquire a freehold in Edinburgh city centre might be interested in The Southside Social which is up for sale.
The pub is...
Quality serves here to stay
Cocktail culture continues to evolve in bars and pubs
IT’S been several years since a resurgence in cocktails helped breathe new life into on-trade spirits...
Fresh format is just the tonic
Soft drinks firm launches new mixer size for bars
SCOTTISH soft drinks firm Bon Accord has released a tonic designed to meet demand for a...
Drinks with a sense of place
Customers and staff alike are looking for provenance
PROVENANCE has become somewhat of a watchword in the Scottish on-trade, with a spike in interest from...