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Pubs are the best place for whisky fans to try before they buy
“The on-trade is a crucial environment for driving consumer engagement, education and long-term growth"
Engineer claims his systems can help operators save in the cellar
“With our system you’re only buying one canister – the CO2 – but you’re buying fewer of them. Significantly fewer"
No rest for Kenny Blair as Buzzworks builds its rooms business
CEO Kenny Blair said backing from investors is allowing the business to expand at a pace of around four or five new venues a year
New whisky club aims to break down barriers in the trade
Luke Fenton is starting an LGBTQ+ whisky club for the trade to help make the drink more welcoming to a broader demographic of people
Capital carnage fuels calls for councils to rethink tourist tax
“Some booking platforms aren't set up to work with the percentage model properly, and businesses are having to go back and correct bills"
Trade adventurers to tackle North Africa’s Mount Toubkal
The gruelling five-day trek, which is in aid of industry charity HIT Scotland, will aim to raise £50,000 to support HIT’s work
Make space for a second stout tap to meet skyrocketing demand
"If stout is one of the strongest areas of growth on the bar, it doesn’t make sense to automatically restrict it to one choice"
Chef Roy Brett introduces Ondine & Friends series to St Andrews
Seafood chef Roy Brett is inviting some of his famous fishy pals to cook guest shifts at his new Ondine Oyster & Grill in St Andrews
For ten nights only, say hello to the Lady Boys of Candleriggs
One of the UK’s most famous nights out has arrived in Glasgow, for the first time hosted in a temporary structure in Candleriggs Square








































