Pick of the pubs
The Queens Head is situated in the Kent village of Five Oak Green, between Tonbridge and Paddock Wood on the B2017, south of the M20.Features include...
Archives for October 22, 2007
Whisky focus: Single minded
While blends struggle to find the light in the reflected glow of sexy bourbons and quality Irish whiskeys, single malts are beginning to find more...
Famous Status Quo pub closed
A Surrey live music pub where bands such as Status Quo and Genesis once played has been forced to shut because it can only host one gig a week. The...
BBPA slams calls for alcohol tax hike
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has hit out at health groups' calls for a 10 per cent tax hike on alcohol to tackle drink-related...
James Wilmore: Bands and the ban don't mix
As an ex-smoker, prone to the odd relapse, I welcomed the smoking ban. From a purely selfish point of view I thought it would help me quit the evil...
Whisky focus: The problem with blends
It is time to investigate the curious case of blended whisky. It is a strange one indeed. For a start, let's look at the facts:• Blended whisky, or...
Whisky focus: What now for whisky?
Jon, Mark and Robbo (JMR). Those names may ring a bell. If you've been keeping an eye on spirits innovation over the last five years or so, you might...
Whisky focus: Caledonian conquerors
Perhaps the strangest piece of the rather complex scotch whisky puzzle is the huge strength of the export market for scotch whisky distillers in...
Health and safety: the risks
Health and safety is not a sexy subject. But in the busy environment of a pub, there are certain standards licensees must maintain to protect them...