Brexit already having an impact on Scotland’s hospitality industry, says survey Sean Murphy January 23, 2019 Drink, In the News The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) market review surveyed 500 outlets and found 17 per cent reported issues caused by Brexit, such as less bookings or loss of staff. One in four expect to lose...
The best drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Sean Murphy January 22, 2019 Drink, Whisky, Wine Drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Gin & whisky Britannia Burns supper Enjoy VIP treatment aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with four course dinner in the State dining room, piping, haggis address...
Andrew Fairlie: How he became Scotland’s most celebrated chef Sean Murphy January 22, 2019 Food A sense of shock has greeted the announcement that Scotland's most renowned chef, Andrew Fairlie, has passed away due to a terminal disease. The restaurateur, who was diagnosed with the devastating news...
Incredibly rare 19th century Scottish illicit still found in barn set to go up for auction Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Whisky McTear's Auctioneers are already seeing growing interest in a rare mid-19th Century copper still that was unearthed in a New Galloway barn, ahead of its appearance in the Rare & Fine Whisky Auction on...
Denny’s restaurant in Glasgow opens to nearly 50 ‘terrible’ reviews on Trip Advisor Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Food, In the News The American diner-style restaurant chain has more than 1,600 restaurants across the USA, and made its much anticipated arrival in Scotland in December. Located close to intu Braehead in Glasgow at the...
Limited edition ‘Lassie’s Toast’ Scottish gin launched for Burns Night Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Gin Dunnet Bay Distillers will once again be releasing a limited run of its “The Lassies Toast” gin, which is inspired by the Moorland tea that Robert Burns is reputed to have enjoyed and is made to a unique...
The best food and drink books to ease away the January blues Sean Murphy January 11, 2019 Drink, Food Gary MacLean: Kitchen Essentials (Price: £20.00) Kitchen Essentials: The Joy of Home Cooking, combines Scotland's national chef Gary MacLean’s experience of teaching complete beginners with his...
UK overtakes Germany as world’s leader for vegan food launches Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Food, In the News Less than two weeks into Veganuary, market research website Mintel has released new data showing that the UK is now dominating global vegan new product development. As many as one in six (16 per cent) food...
SWA to challenge American company over ‘alcohol free whisky’ labelling Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Drink, In the News, Whisky With the recent trend for health conscious drinks, lower alcohol offerings and alcohol free versions of popular brands, it was only a matter of time before someone tackled the spirits market. Enter Arkay, a...
Scottish Gin Society unveil amazing Scottish Gin Map – and it’s free Sean Murphy January 10, 2019 Drink, Gin, In the News Posting the map online, the Society wrote: "To celebrate the end of an amazing year for The Scottish Gin industry, The Scottish Gin Society have released a brand new, beautifully illustrated map of Scottish...
