Rates remain the biggest challenge
Industry groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2018
An anniversary in living colour
THE operators of Balbirnie House Hotel in Fife have marked its 25th anniversary by unveiling a special oil painting of the property.
Final dram for farewell tour
SCOTTISH Celtic rock band Runrig is marking its final tour this year with a commemorative whisky.
The Balmoral keeps it suite
NEW life has been breathed into the events suites at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh as part of a significant refurbishment.
Banking on new distiller
BANCHORY-based Twin River Distillery has appointed a head distiller to grow the firm’s small-batch spirit production
A toast to whisky
The Scotch Whisky industry toasted its position as the UK’s leading food and drink export
Licensing ‘needs national direction’
Alcohol Focus Scotland calls for legislation to be consolidated
Fierce expansion plans in the north east
ABERDEEN brewery Fierce Beer has launched a crowdfunding campaign to open a craft beer bar in the city.
Speyside distillery shows green spirit
ONE of Speyside’s oldest whisky distilleries is set to become one of the greenest.
Minimum pricing will lead to price rises
THE Scottish Government’s proposed 50p MUP could increase the price of around 70% of alcohol sold through the off-trade
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