Top brands in Scottish pubs help fuel £100 million sales growth
On-trade sales of alcohol grew by more than £100 million between June 2025 and June this year, according to data company CGA
Talking top wines with Tom Clarkson of Inverarity Morton
"You’ve got to stay on your toes, because consumer tastes never stop changing."
Keeping it classy at The Liquor Store with Angostura’s rum range
“Take the Angostura 3. There’s not a thing I haven’t infused with it at some point. And it also just stands up so well on its own"
Workplace sexual harassment – do you know your responsibilities?
From 30 October 2026, the existing duty on employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment will be strengthened
Planning ahead for a legally licensed Merry Christmas
This is your annual reminder about staying on the right side of the law by properly handling peak Festive trading's hospitality headaches
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"
Columns
Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
