Cask ales make a comeback

CASK conditioned McEwan’s 80/- is set to return to the on-trade this month as part of a limited edition campaign by owner Wells and...

High society in the north east

ABERDEEN bar and restaurant Society has been given a new look – and it’s gone down a storm with its Granite City customers. The Union...

Glasgow bar is top for cider – again

GLASGOW cask ale pub The Three Judges has picked up a top cider award – for the fourth time in five years. The west end...

WSTA appoints new chief

THE Wine and Spirit Trade Association has appointed a new chief executive. Miles Beale, who is currently deputy director for EU and international policy at...

Itison chief backs offers

THE boss of rapidly-growing daily deals provider itison insisted last week that the offers culture was a force for good for the Scottish hospitality...

Wishing on a cocktail star

LIQUEUR brand Disaronno has launched its annual global search for the best mixologist. Now in its third year, the Disaronno Mixing Star event invites bartenders...

Scotch experience gets user-friendly

EDINBURGH’S Scotch Whisky Experience has relaunched its retail outlet following a revamp that ushered in a host of interactive features. Using modern technology to bring...

Dry weather could threaten British beer

SCOTLAND may have enjoyed an unseasonably warm and dry end to March but drier weather across the UK as a whole could have serious...

Awards for Borders brewery

SCOTTISH Borders Brewery has scooped two regional business awards. The microbrewery, established in January 2011, was named Best New Business and Best Green Business at...

Beer duty stamps on the horizon?

DUTY stamps could be introduced to bottles and cans of beer in a bid to curb alcohol fraud. The UK government is consulting on proposals...

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Jack Cummins
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Niall Hassard
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Andrew Dowson
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