Kopparberg is one of a number of cider brands to boast a range of fruit flavours.

Keep cider in range, drinks firms say

Operators advised to choose carefully if fridge space is limited An explosion of new fruit flavours and products in recent years has given operators no...
One of the main design features in Pilgrim, the bar frontage is made from old suitcases.

Happy trails for Pilgrim

Edinburgh bar embarks on new journey after major refurb. Dave Hunter reports BREATHING new life into old material is a recurring theme at Edinburgh bar...
• A special malt has been released.

Island distiller comes of age

ISLE of Arran Distillers will host a three-day celebration later this month to mark its 18th anniversary. The event, taking place between Friday June 28...
Bans on irresponsible promotions have not affected larger off-trade retailers, says the NHS.

Supermarkets skirt promo bans

Legislation hasn’t affected off-trade sales, says report THE raft of alcohol legislation introduced in recent years has had a minimal impact on alcohol sales in...
Technology can play an important role in helping outlets run smoothly.

Trade urged to embrace technology

New kit and software can improve efficiency, suppliers say TECHNOLOGY is playing an increasingly important role in bars, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs – and the...
• Neil Boyd (left) with Spencerfield’s Alex Nicol.

Distribution deal is just the tonic

THE firm behind Edinburgh Gin has signed a new distribution deal with Ian MacLeod Distillers. Spencerfield Spirits’ brands, which also include Sheep Dip and...
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Licensing system ‘creaking at seams’

Lengthy processing times could affect businesses, lawyer says By Gillian McKenzie LOCAL authority cutbacks and increased bureaucracy associated with the 2005 Act have left the licensing...
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Landmark ruling to impact on fees?

Judgement capable of ensuring charges cannot exceed costs IT’S not very often the bureaucrats in Brussels devise legislation that could actually ease the financial burdens...

Operator makes his mark on bar

Booly Mardy’s revamped in time for its tenth birthday By Matthew Lynas ‘IF it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ was the mantra adopted by Mark Tracey...
• The Zubrowka tasting at Voodoo Rooms.

Zubrowka partakes in a little Voodoo magic

EDINBURGH bartenders were given a taste of some rare and vintage spirits recently at an event for Polish bison grass vodka Zubrowka. The tasting session,...

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