Perfect time to drive soft sales
CHRISTMAS 2011 was a landmark for the Coca-Cola Designated Driver programme, with 1000 pubs and bars across Scotland taking part in the initiative over...
Healthy profits
AS consumers shake off the excesses of the festive season, it’s the perfect time for operators to lay on some healthy options.
And according to...
Add some buzz to the weekend
THE emergence of the ‘weekend millionaire’ has been talked about by drinks marketers for some time now.
The notion that people are visiting bars less...
Edinburgh Gin to appear on Waitrose shelves
A GIN distilled on a farm in Fife is now appearing on the shelves of upmarket retailer Waitrose.
Spencerfield Spirit Company, which makes Sheep Dog...
Fyne and dandy
THE first single malt to be fully aged by the owners of Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery has been named the best of 2011 – by...
TCB broadens its ale horizons
SOME of Scotland’s best-regarded craft beers are poised to reach a wider audience thanks to a new distribution deal with Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
The owner...
Pubs hit by new year price rises
Licensees are braced to add up to 10p to the cost of a pint after brewers unveiled their annual new year price rises. Molson Coors, Heineken UK and Carlsberg have all confirmed increases that will add an average of 7p a pint to the wholesale price of beer. Tennent Caledonian Breweries and Belhaven said they were reviewing their prices and were unable to provide any figures at this stage.
Order malt online this season
A NEW website promising to revolutionise the way whisky is purchased – for the trade and consumers – has just been launched.
WhiskyMarketplace.com adopts a...
A dram fine experience
THE Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh has picked up a top award.
The Royal Mile venue was named Best Visitor Experience 2011 by the Association...
Suits you sir!
STUCK for a gift idea for the whisky lover in your life?
If your budget extends to £3000, one Islay malt might just have the...
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
