Scotland needs a policy rethink
OVER the last year we have seen new legislation affecting liquor licensing pass through Parliament – the Criminal Justice and Licensing Act 2010 and...
Mum’s the word as new cider launches
THE brothers behind cider producer Aspall are keeping it in the family with their latest launch.
Aspall Lady Jennifer’s is named after the mother of...
Chef’s special
Max Hogg, Head chef, Livingston’s, High Street, Linlithgow
Livingston’s is a family-run restaurant tucked away off the High Street in the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow....
Old Firm debate set for extra time
GLASGOW’S football giants hit the front pages again recently – and there could be ramifications for the pub trade.
According to reports, police have upped...
Scotch is more versatile than it’s often given credit for
THE world’s number one spirit is, in its home market, usually consumed neat or with water.
But these are boom times for Scotch exports,...
Every Scots brewery at ale fest
THE organisers of a Scottish ale festival have pledged to feature an ale from every brewery in the country at the event.
The Stonehaven Real...
MSPs briefed on challenge
MSPs were briefed on Scotland’s new ‘challenge 25’ age verification law at a special event in the Scottish Parliament.
Hosted by the Scottish Beer and...
McEwan’s eyes growth down south
A CASK ale and a broader range of bottled products are just some of the plans brewer Wells and Young’s has for the McEwan’s...
Distillery banking on success after securing new funding deal
ISLAY distillery Bruichladdich has signed a new funding deal which it claims will enable it to significantly expand its production facilities.
The deal with HSBC,...
Wholesaler bolsters team
WINE and spirits wholesaler Gordon & MacPhail has recruited a new sales executive.
Jim Irvine will cover the Glasgow, Strathclyde and Argyll areas, handling single...
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