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• Bottled beers can help operators to create a point of difference, if they’re displayed effectively.

Don’t bottle it with packaged

Operators should make the most of their beer fridge IT’S the coolest place in the bar, but producers say operators must make proper use of...

Abbey provides new Inspiration

Inveralmond’s De Mons influenced by Belgian brewers PERTH’S Inveralmond Brewery has launched the second in its Inspiration series of beers, which are inspired by brews...
The Bulmers TV ad ends at the beginning, showing a pint of the cider at the start of a night out.

Bulmers drops the yarn bomb

THE firm behind Bulmers cider is engaged in a “yarn-bombing” campaign on social media aimed at positioning cider as a winter serve. Part of the...
• Franciscan Well Chieftain IPA is the brewer’s third beer to be distributed in the Scottish on-trade.

IPA heads over the Irish sea

Craft brewer launches third beer in Scottish trade IRISH craft brewer Franciscan Well has boosted its presence in the Scottish on-trade with the launch of...
Lazy Jack’s

Lazy Jack’s up and on the road

Lazy Jack’sUS cider brand Lazy Jack’s is the subject of an ongoing marketing campaign from Halewood International, the firm behind the brand in the...

Big bottle Alhambra stays put

SPANISH craft beer Alhambra Reserva 1925 will continue to be available in a 75cl corked bottle format. World beer importer Morgenrot confirmed the 75cl bottle...

The changing face of Scottish whisky

Category evolution continues during landmark year for Scotland A HIGH profile year for Scotland has helped raise the profile of the country’s national drink. And...
• Christmas spirit: Pairing whiskies with beers, trying a different menu layout and training staff can all help boost whisky sales this month, said Bell.

Ringing the Bell for Scotch whisky

Brand ambassador says a slightly different approach can reward publicans MORTLACH brand ambassador Georgie Bell doesn’t describe her role as a “dream job” for nothing. Bell,...
• The five-day spirits festival will see a number of whisky events held at venues around Inverness.

Expansion for whisky festival

Inclusion of gin set to broaden appeal, say organisers ORGANISERS behind the Inverness Whisky Festival announced last week that the 2015 event will be rebranded...
• Mixologists agreed that communicating with customers and helping them navigate the cocktail menu is key to creating a quality festive experience.

Mixologists causing a stir this Christmas

The right festive cocktail can offer something special this season CHRISTMAS party season is here, and Scotland’s bars and pubs can expect to see a...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus