OnlyDrams – Who is Peat and why is he so important to the creation...
To lay to rest some misconceptions over peat, we have to understand the distillation process of whisky in its entirety – so buckle up, it’s science time!
It’s time to raise a glass for a good cause
By Guy Chatfield
I READ a fantastic article recently describing the situation where, due to a lack of central government funding, the Mayor of Dijon...
Are you cookie compliant?
Licensed venues with an online presence should make sure they comply with new European regulations, writes solicitor Claire McCracken
IF your business operates a website,...
OnlyDrams – Japan’s whisky industry was born of both Hiroshima and Glasgow
The entire enterprise of Japanese whisky came from one man, Masataka Taketsuru, who came to Glasgow University in 1918 to study organic chemistry.
Time to take stock and move forward
We have passed the first anniversary of Scotland’s new drink drive limit and after a year of the legislation being in place, we can...
It’s time to give the trade a break
IS it just me or does the build up to next week’s general election seem to have rumbled on for longer than usual?
Perhaps it’s...
Major operator woes show trade’s trouble
The problems which beset Castle and Festival Inns illustrate the dark days facing the trade. It is to be hoped that the outlets in question can still have a bright future. It’s been quite a month in the Scottish trade – and not all for the best reasons. The economic downturn claimed two of the country’s best known and long-standing independent, multiple operators – proof that the recession continues to exert a major influence over the on-trade.
Partnership work can benefit trade
Licensees should foster positive relationships with LSOs and police, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan
I READ with interest a recent news article concerning a premises...
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...
Tax hopes set to be dashed?
TIM Martin, the ebullient boss of pub giant JD Wetherspoon, never disappoints a trade journalist in need of a quote.
Martin was in typically outspoken...
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