UK’s first vertical distillery prepares to go live in Edinburgh
The unique facility, which neighbours the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, is the brainchild of business partners and childhood friends Ian Stirling and Paddy Fletcher.
A pint of UK beer costs 80% more than the global averageÂ
Nonetheless, Reykjavik still holds the dubious honour of selling the most expensive beer in Europe, with an average price of £7.81 per pint.
Stirling Cocktail Week aims to bring a boost to businesses across the city
Alongside cocktail venues, the event involves retail offerings from local businesses, coffee shops, restaurants and cafes, so there can be something for everyone.
UK Government considers relaxation of pub gaming machine rules
Licensed trade bodies have welcomed a new consultation by the UK Government that raises the possibility of allowing debit card payments on pub gaming machines.
How a fresh look at whisky and Cognac can unlock their true potential
In the latest episode of The Stillhouse Podcast, ‘On The Pulse’, spirits expert Becky Paskin is joined by Alice Lascelles and Chris Tanner, to discuss new trends and untapped possibilities in the dark spirits world.
Tennent’s Lager unveils its first new can design in five yearsÂ
The design puts greater emphasis on the lager’s locally sourced ingredients, the brewery’s commitment to sustainablility, and its historic place in Scotland
Glen’s Vodka extends its ‘valuable relationship’ with the SPFL
The company hailed its ‘valuable relationship’ with the SPFL, which gives it presenting rights to each division’s Manager of the Month and Manager of the Season awards
Hospitality has lost one in every 18 of its licensed sites over the last...
These latest figures from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners compound the UK closure tally amassed since March 2020, which now stands at close to 15,000 outlets.
Portman Group updates guidance on marketing that appeals to kids
In 2022, 85% of complaints about alcohol marketing and packaging that the Portman Group received related to Code rule 3.2(h): Particular appeal to under-18s.
Edinburgh Gin commits £250,000 spend to drive summer trade
Already the fastest-growing London Dry within the Scottish on trade, the brand’s new marketing push aims to attract even more gin fans towards on and off trade purchases
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