Operators asked to befriend The Ben
Operators across Scotland are being asked to support licensed trade charity The Ben by donating £25 a month to become a ‘Friend of The Ben’
Brewing businesses are better together
The newly-merged Scottish beer businesses of Broughton Ales and Consolidated Craft Breweries will be well positioned to grow their footprint in the Scottish on-trade, according to one of the directors behind the new group.
Manorview acquires Brisbane House
Manorview Group has added Brisbane House in Largs to its portfolio of hotels.
Cocktail competition has Mexico in its sights
Scottish bartenders have the opportunity to win a trip to Mexico through a new cocktail competition from distributor Love Drinks.
Chancellor “must do more for business”
Chancellor Rishi Sunak needs to offer more support to embattled businesses struggling with rising costs, say trade groups.
A taste of Spain comes to Glasgow
Operators and staff will be able to sample a wide range of Spanish wines this month when supplier Wines from Spain hosts its annual tasting in Glasgow.
Heineken to close Caledonian Brewery
Heineken UK has announced that it intends to close Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh, stating the facility is “economically unviable”.
Billy Walker marks a half century in whisky
Whisky veteran Billy Walker is marking 50 years in the industry with a series of limited edition bottlings of his GlenAllachie single malt.
Bottled beer shortage likely, warns wholesaler
A Scottish wholesaler has warned there could be shortages of bottled beers amid rising production costs.
Over a thousand attend National Whisky Festival in Glasgow
More than a thousand whisky fans gathered in Glasgow this month for the return of the National Whisky Festival.
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