Monthly Archives: December 2017
Soft: stronger than ever
SOFT drinks have never been more important to outlets’ drinks sales, if figures from Britvic are anything to go by.
A gin with principals
AN EDINBURGH hotel has released its own gin in collaboration with the OroGin Distilling Company.
Bartender is wise beyond his years
Lachlan Rooney talks to Jonathan Watt about his already impressive bar career
Group cuts a Fyne seafood supply deal
SEAFOOD from Loch Fyne Oysters is on the menu at six Manorview Hotels & Leisure Group outlets after a new supply deal.
Beer continues to reign in Scotland’s pubs
BEER remains the big beast of Scottish bars, with annual sales of over £887 million, according to CGA Strategy.
A particularly strong hand
Grand finale in whisky firm’s series of bottlings unveiled
Fiery roots for blended IPA
THE firm behind Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer has stepped into the craft beer category with a new ginger IPA hybrid.
Forty years as a master of beers
Tennent’s master brewer is as passionate about beer as ever
A new chapter for family business
Jonathan Watt meets Bearsden operators opening their third eateryÂ
Small steps in the right direction
I wrote in this column that 2016 was up there with the most challenging for the trade. Twelve months on and 2017 hasn’t been any less tough.