Island wholesaler left with little leeway on pricing
GIVEN its remote location and the high cost of transportation it faces, Orkney and Shetland Islands wholesaler JW Gray often has little leeway when...
The best cellar in the Town
THE Town Bar & Restaurant in Dundee was crowned the Best Cellar, North Region, at the 2011 Innserve Best Cellar Awards, which recognise exceptional...
Big plans for Guinness site
DIAGEO has underlined its commitment to brewing Guinness at its spiritual home in Dublin by announcing plans to invest E153 million at the St...
Should fans enjoy a pint at the game?
The recent call by Partick Thistle for football clubs to be allowed to serve beer is worth investigating, writes solicitor Stephen McGowan
LATE last year,...
Maltmen present beer awards
THREE pubs received special commendation for their beer by the Incorporation of Maltmen, one of the ancient trades of Glasgow.
The Bon Accord, The Drum...
Time to spring clean your list?
AS operators use the early weeks of a new year to review their business, it’s fair to suggest some will be looking at their...
Price rise leaves trade wary over next move
THE new year was only days old when, in keeping with tradition, pubs were told they were going to have to pay a wee...
Heather ale gets a whisky finish
Williams Bros links up with Auchentoshan to unleash Fraoch 22
TWO respected names from the worlds of beer and whisky have joined forces to launch...
Course bids to boost whisky knowledge
A NEW training scheme designed to improve the level of whisky knowledge among Scotland’s bar staff has been launched.
Victor Brierley, who runs Glasgow Whisky...
Play it cool to boost beer sales
IT seems there has rarely been a greater focus on bottled beer.
From brewers expanding their portfolios with brews from around the world to a...
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Niall Hassard
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