Johnnie Walker Princes Street named ‘World’s Leading Spirit Experience’
The brand’s flagship visitor centre, created as part of Diageo’s £185million investment in Scotch whisky experiences, opened its doors in Edinburgh in September 2021
Give your festive season staff the power to pour a perfect pint
Birra Moretti has launched its Pint Perfection Platform – a step-by-step guide to give publicans and staff the confidence to serve the perfect pint, every time
Stout wars – challengers battle for a bigger share of the dark side
There’s a lot of smaller players active in the stout market, but 97% of the total category volume sold is on draught, and the vast majority of that is Guinness.
Dining in the dark at The Duke’s Umbrella for Guide Dogs ScotlandÂ
The experience immerses diners in different tastes, sounds and smells whilst completely blindfolded - and raising money and awareness for the disability charity.
Edinburgh Licensing Board votes to change festive trading policy
After debating various options – including removing the additional hours altogether – the board decided to adopt a ‘flexible’ approach to its festive hours policy.
Alcohol marketing clampdown to be ‘narrower’ after opposition
The vast majority of individuals and organisations with links to the alcohol industry thought the proposals would not reduce alcohol consumption or alcohol harm
Edinburgh launch brings DRG-owned Café Andaluz up to seven outlets
DRG also owns the Di Maggio’s and Amarone restaurants as well as Glasgow venues Barolo, The Citizen, The Anchor Line and Atlantic Brasserie, and Edinburgh's Cadiz.
Cider isn’t just for summer – report finds demand undimmed by winter dark
This year’s Heineken UK Cider Report – ‘The Changing Demands of New Generation Cider Drinkers’ – notes that the last year saw +8.6% value sales growth
Perthshire’s Killiecrankie House named as UK’s best ‘gourmet bolthole’
Chef and co-owner Tom Tsappis attended a black-tie dinner held in London's Pall Mall, where he accepted the award on behalf of the entire team.
Strike action targets Chivas Brothers’ festive supply season
Unite has said that members across the company’s Scottish sites will hold a series of 24 hour stoppages between Monday 11 and Thursday 14 December.
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