Morris Lorimer – a people person who loved the trade
A highly regarded member of the licensed trade, Morris Lorimer passed away in April 2025, shortly after his 75th birthday.
Meeting demand for highest quality
Popularity of craft drinks set to continue, but serve and promotion are essential
Trade’s taste of wines to come
Inverarity Morton is set to host its flagship wine tasting event, Explore.Taste.Love, in Edinburgh later this month.
Lifting the Lid: Kim Kaewraikhot, Thai Leisure Group
Kim Kaewraikhot is the head chef and owner of Thai Leisure Group, which has 18 restaurants across the UK under four brands: Chaophraya, Thaikhun,...
Food for thought in sustainability
Sustainable measures can make good environmental and business sense
Brand bares all with base spirit
THE firm behind “pink gin pioneer” Pinkster has launched its base gin as a stand-alone product.
Taking the rum road less travelled
FROM virtual tastings and online research to creating their own concoctions – many consumers sought to broaden their drinks knowledge during the various lockdowns and restrictions; and, as a result, are said to be increasingly seeking drinks that offer a discernible point of difference now they are back in bars.
Innovations that are here to stay
THE past two years have reinforced the importance of technology within the licensed trade, as businesses looked to introduce efficiencies as well as cut down on the contact between staff and customers.
Ensure your range is in good health
HEALTH is often top of the agenda for people at the beginning of the year, and 2022 is expected to be no different.
Distiller fires up limited edition gin
SHETLAND Distillery Company has again celebrated the island’s annual winter fire festival with the release of a limited edition cask-aged gin.
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Jack Cummins
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