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
Budget policies are a mixed bag
Some measures welcomed but groups say uncertainties remain
Trade groups call for tourist tax to be ruled out
TRADE groups have urged finance minister Derek Mackay to rule out a tourist tax once and for all.
Graduates are ready to go to work
A GROUP of young unemployed people from Glasgow have graduated from Diageo’s Learning for Life training programme
Recruit’s starring role at pub company
STAR Pubs & Bars has appointed Mark Teed as its new food strategy and implementation manager.
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