New laws driving wine sales change
THE introduction of the Alcohol Act late last year is changing the way that Scottish consumers buy their wine.
That’s the view of major producer...
Howies returns to original owner
AN Edinburgh-based restaurant group has returned to its original owner – four months after going into administration.
David Howie Scott founded the Howies chain...
Stars rise in east
Life in the pub trade may not be a bed of roses these days, but a husband and wife team in the east end of Glasgow are showing it can still be profitable – and fun. In an interview with SLTN this issue, as part of our New Year New Career feature, Iain and Katie McLaren explain why they’ve not looked back since leasing The Kimberley Tavern in Tollcross Road in October 2010.
Bartender to leave cocktail Legacy
An Edinburgh bartender has beaten competition from across Scotland to reach the final of the UK-wide Bacardi Legacy cocktail competition. ordon Purnell of The Voodoo Rooms won the regional heat with his Silver Ghost cocktail, which combines Bacardi with lime and apple juices, velvet falernum liqueur, rock candy syrup, egg white and cardamom.
Distiller denies sale talk
>Whyte & Mackay looks set to remain under the ownership of Indian businessman Vijay Mallya – despite a 60% dip in profits its last financial year. A spokesman for the Glasgow-based distiller, whose brands include the Whyte & Mackay blend and single malts The Dalmore and Jura, said Mallya’s UB Group has “no plans to sell the company”.
Search on for country’s top cellars
DRINKS dispense company Innserve is on a mission to find the country’s top cellars.
And it’s being helped along the way by Rupert Lovebeer –...
Edinburgh Gin to appear on Waitrose shelves
A GIN distilled on a farm in Fife is now appearing on the shelves of upmarket retailer Waitrose.
Spencerfield Spirit Company, which makes Sheep Dog...
Fyne and dandy
THE first single malt to be fully aged by the owners of Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery has been named the best of 2011 – by...
Young brought in to open new business
TENNENT Caledonian Breweries has added another well-known brewing figure to its senior management ranks.
Jim Young, formerly of Scottish & Newcastle and most recently managing...
Commons hosts pubco debate
MPs will debate the merits of introducing a statutory code of practice to govern the relationship between pubcos and their tenants in the House...
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