Drinks industry professionals share their top Hogmanay tipples
New Year's Eve is all about seeing out the old and bringing in the new – and what better way to do that than with a whisky?
Tennent’s Direct and Ingliston Country Club make the perfect pair
"Ingliston have built a reputation for top-class hospitality, with a premium food and wine offering that makes every visit feel special"
Steps licensees should take to check they are World Cup ready
The question for licensing boards is 'will there be boogie woogie all night long in premises up and down the country?'
Making powerful yet refined wines in California’s Napa Valley
"Staff expertise is essential – a recommendation from a knowledgeable team member is a strong driver of trade-up"
Drinking culture shift makes moderation more than passing fashion
The popularity of no and low drinks continues to rise across the on-trade, with 10.4% of customers choosing them when going out
Disaronno brands enjoy the spotlight at DRG’s The Anchor Line
"We get a lot of demand for amaretto coffees over the festive season – Disaronno works really well with coffee. It’s a big seller.”
There’s still work needs done to change how whisky is perceived
For all that the walls seem to be breaking down, there’s still a feeling that the category can be unapproachable for newcomers.
Scoop’s Ally Shaw looks forward to festive season special serves
"Customers choosing where to spend their budget won’t fall for gimmicks – they look for quality, value and an excellent experience"
Christmas customers will seek indulgence coupled with quality
“Consumers are more intentional about where they spend their money – but they’re still choosing to treat themselves"
Venues must adapt as service trends and expectations evolve
“There’s been signs that this is coming, and Covid was a big catalyst – our sales of non-alcoholic products have really increased”
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Jack Cummins
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
