Brewer sees Red with new ale
BREWER Wells & Young’s has added a new 3.6% ABV ale to its McEwan’s range.
McEwan’s Red is described as a “smooth and refreshing” pint...
Overprovision and hours in spotlight
OVERPROVISION and operating hours are two key issues raised by licensing boards as they begin to review their policy statements.
Licensing boards in Moray,...
Burn Stewart sold for £160m
SCOTCH whisky firm Burn Stewart Distillers has been bought by Africa’s Distell Group for £160 million.
East Kilbride-based Burn Stewart was sold by CL World...
Marston’s makes its Scottish debut
Brewer and pubco launches first of three pubs north of the border
By Matthew Lynas
BREWER and pub group Marston’s has opened its first Scottish outlet...
Diageo plans new Highland distillery
Malt facility is latest step in five-year investment programme
PLANS to build a new malt whisky distillery in the Highlands have been unveiled by drinks...
Leith bar in high spirits after award win
Diverse range of drinks and relaxed atmosphere at heart of Bond No. 9, as Dave Hunter reports
BAR owners Chris Flint and Kara Anderson admit...
Whisky exports worth record high despite volume slide
THE value of Scotch whisky exports has reached a record high, despite a drop in the volume of the spirit being shipped overseas.
New figures...
C&C acquires 50% stake in Wallaces Express
C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express.
The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers...
Lessee Max Houliston clocks up half a century
Max Houliston celebrates 50 years at the Hole in the Wa’ pub
DUMFRIES lessee Max Houliston is celebrating after clocking up half a century at...
BT Sport gets set for summer kick-off
BT Sport is preparing to unveil its new package of HD sports channels, which will show top flight Scottish and English football from August.
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