The Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter II.

The devil’s in the detail – Isle of Arran whisky

THE second whisky in Isle of Arran Distillers’ “trinity of ungodly spirits” has been released. The Devil’s Punch Bowl Chapter II, Angels & Devils...
The Lovat in Fort Augustus.

Highland hotel takes top green award

A BOUTIQUE hotel in Fort Augustus has won a top UK sustainability award in recognition of its environmental practices. The Lovat was named Sustainable...
The Chambord ad is on screens now.

Liqueur hits small screen

FRENCH black raspberry liqueur Chambord is the focus of a new TV ad campaign for summer. Launched this month ahead of what Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands...
A surge in summer sunshine could help boost sales of draught beer in the Scottish on-trade.

Bright times for draught beer

But operators must look beyond the weather to boost sales THE Scottish thirst for beer may increase with a spot of sunshine, but publicans can’t...
Eddie Atkinson, Head chef, RiverView Restaurant, Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld

Chef’s special: Eddie Atkinson

Eddie Atkinson, Head chef, RiverView Restaurant, Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld How long have you been in the catering business? I started work in Claridges at age...
Minimising the regulatory burden could help the hospitality industry continue to grow, according to Willie Macleod.

Time to remove barriers to growth

Government has a role to play in helping the hospitality sector flourish, writes BHA Scotland chief Willie Macleod THE significance of the hospitality industry to...
Odyssey will be showcased at Corinthian Club throughout August.

Johnnie Walker drops anchor in Glasgow

JOHNNIE Walker is enjoying a stop-over in Glasgow as part of its Voyager marketing activity. Parent company Diageo has taken over the Boutique Bar at...
Best Bar None has come to the Grassmarket.

Maxxium UK backs best bars scheme

MAXXIUM UK has signed up as the fifth major drinks company to support the Best Bar None scheme in Scotland. The distributor joins...
The Abbotsinch in Grangemouth reopened on July 21 following a refurb.

Grangemouth pub takes flight

GRANGEMOUTH’S links to World War II Spitfire planes provided the inspiration for the recently-launched Abbotsinch pub. The Punch Taverns-owned outlet, which was previously called the...
On tap: sparkling wine and Prosecco.

Wine taps into ‘by the glass’

THE company behind an Italian sparkling wine and Prosecco brand is is aiming to help boost ‘by the glass’ sales in the on-trade with...

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