British drinkers’ bias against homegrown beer is fed by ‘misleading’ marketing
Not for the first time, Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp has warned that Mediterranean marketing is reinforcing a consumer perception that Britain can't make good beer.
Ewan McGregor teams with island distiller to raise money for charity
More than £130,000 was raised for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) last month through a partnership between Isle of Arran Distillers and actor Ewan McGregor.
Trade gathers in SWG3 for Scotland On Tap, C&C’s bumper display of drink brands
Trade customers turned out in force for C&C’s On-Tap event last month, with nearly 900 through the door at Glasgow’s SWG3, representing around 1400 outlets – nearly 15% of the country’s total.
Historic Woodlands Road bar The Arlington bought by Peter Di Ciacca
The bar claims to be home to the Stone of Destiny, the seat upon which ancient kings of Scotland were crowned, repossessed in 1950 by by a group of Nationalist students – and Arlington regulars.
Industry warnings help kick beer garden smoking ban into the long grass
Hospitality trade bodies’ fierce opposition to the mooted beer garden smoking ban has reportedly swayed the UK Labour Government’s thinking on the matter, and prompted a retreat.
Coup for Kelvingrove as The Michelin Guide chooses Glasgow for its big night
Recognising Scotland's thriving restaurant scene, next February will see The Michelin Guide Ceremony for Great Britain & Ireland held at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Johnnie Walker Princes Street passes the one millionth visitor milestone
To date, the experience has collected the flavour profiles of over 100,000 guests, something that Diageo described as ‘an invaluable resource for product development’.
Amid craft beer confusion, SIBA campaign highlights independent breweries
Demand for local beer is rising – but consumers struggle to differentiate between genuinely independent pints and craft beer brands owned by global brewing giants.
Pernod Ricard UK seals long-term partnership with O2 Academy music venues
Havana Club is described as the ‘hero brand’ at the centre of the collaboration, but Jameson, Altos, Absolut, Beefeater and Malibu will also be topping the bill at over 20 AMG venues across the UK.
Top Brands: CGA data reveals a shift towards beer as operators face pressure
This year’s figures reveal some interesting shifts in consumption – from an increase of over £30 million in lager to drops in vodka, gin and rum. In fact, it’s been a strong year for beer overall.
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