Enjoying an authentic whisky experience on The Mound with anCnoc
"Like anCnoc, the Edinburgh Festivals celebrate creativity, individuality and doing things differently"
Pairing duck with a Tennent’s Pinot Noir at Seamill Hydro
"The Tennent's reps are great – they're normal, they’re friendly, and they’re great with the staff as well"
Drinks industry spokespeople share their own whisky stories
"That’s something Scotch does exceptionally well. Every distillery has a story, and sometimes those stories become part of your own”
Understand the conditions of your lease before you sign it!
Too often, operators only discover later that their lease contains obligations which are more onerous than anticipated
Pubs are the best place for whisky fans to try before they buy
“The on-trade is a crucial environment for driving consumer engagement, education and long-term growth"
No rest for Kenny Blair as Buzzworks builds its rooms business
CEO Kenny Blair said backing from investors is allowing the business to expand at a pace of around four or five new venues a year
Make space for a second stout tap to meet skyrocketing demand
"If stout is one of the strongest areas of growth on the bar, it doesn’t make sense to automatically restrict it to one choice"
Creativity unites The Cocktail Geeks and Angostura’s rum range
“The range is quite diverse and I’ve always found it very flexible to work with. There's some pretty cool stories behind the bottles as well"
New research finds the non-alcohol sector continuing to evolve
“The narrative has become too simplistic. This isn’t about Britain giving up alcohol – it’s about Britain drinking differently”
Islay Rum continues island’s reputation for exquisite spirits
Islay Rum received a 3-star award for its Barrel Aged rum at Great Taste 2026, the world's largest food and drink awards
Columns
Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
