Turntable – flipping the record on ordinary whisky blending
Glasgow-based brothers Alasdair and Gordon Stevenson are on a mission to disrupt the whisky industry status quo – starting with this week’s launch of the first three of their new ‘Turntable’ range of whisky blends.
Cruzcampo lager brings a fresh taste of Spain to the UK on-trade
Launching to the on-trade this month, the 4.4% ABV lager is available exclusively on draught, positioned to help operators offer their customers ‘a great quality experience at an accessible price point’.
Glenfiddich’s cutting edge take on tradition
Many distilleries use one mash tun. Some bigger operators will have two. Glenfiddich uses four.Â
New whisky range selected for the Scottish capital
The first wave of this new branded collection comprises three top drams from distilleries in Speyside, Islay and the Highlands, with the Speyside matured for seven years, and both the Highland and Islay whiskies matured for nine years, before bottling in Leith.
East coast eateries Heron and Timberyard awarded new Michelin Stars
Heron chef owners  Sam Yorke and Tomás Gormley (aged 25 and 28, respectively) claim to be the youngest Scottish chefs to have won a Michelin Star
Another twist in the tale of the lapdance ‘ban’
For more than two decades campaigners have fought to close down these forms of entertainment on the basis that they amount to the exploitation of women.Â
Non-alcoholic Scottish brewery sets sail for larger volumes
The business, owned by managing director Sonja Mitchell, currently produces a range of four beers – Yardarm Lager, Goosewing IPA, Flying Colours Pale Ale and Stoker’s Stout – as well as seasonal and limited-edition products.
Glasgow’s new outdoor area fee plan is a ‘nightmare’
Fees for using Glasgow's pavements and other public spaces for outdoor seating have changed from a flat fee of £515 for city centre businesses and £275 for those outside the city centre, to charging operators in line with the area used... starting at £60 per square metre
Amber Beverage UK has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade
The British arm of the business, Amber Beverage UK, now has its sights set squarely on the Scottish on-trade as it looks to grow the presence of its fully-owned and third party brands in Scotland’s pubs, bars and restaurants.Â
Here comes the summer
With Scotland’s gutters still filled with melting slush, it may seem a little premature to be planning for summer – but switched on operators around the country have been doing just that.
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