Highland Park releases new whisky with a twist
Highland Park has announced the release of Twisted Tattoo, a 16-year-old single malt whisky, which is part-matured in Rioja-seasoned wine casks.
Archives for April 9, 2019
JD Wetherspoon 'not addressing mental health issues'
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has been urged to do more to support staff, with employees describing abuse and understaffing experiences as contributing to workers’ poor mental health.
New facilities allow Big Smoke to target nationwide on-trade
A new brewery and canning line will allow Surrey-based Big Smoke Brew Co to expand its on and off-trade presence across the UK, according to its founder.
Drugs, violence and prostitution force pub’s closure
A landlord has said drugs, violence and prostitution that took place outside his pub has forced him to close the premises for good – just months after its grand opening.
City Pub Group invests £8.65m in ‘iconic’ Norfolk venue
While revealing its financial results for the 52 weeks to 31 December 2018, The City Pub Group announced that it had agreed a multimillion-pound deal for the Hoste in Burnham Market, Norfolk.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Legal Q&A: Staff slips and maximising space
Specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen's latest legal Q&A looks at best practice following a staff accident and what operators need to know before converting outdoor space.
Licensing Hub – Legal with Poppleston Allen
Top tips: Early intervention could save a business
We have all been there. We have received information asking for our views and ignored it. We then become frustrated and complain when a decision affects our business or livelihood even though it’s as a result of our complacency.
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Best to keep mum
Mistakes happen but the most recent legislation could be said to make sensible discussions and rectification more difficult
Sales of flavoured gin soar by 751% in the UK
The value of the UK’s flavoured gin market increased by a staggering 751% in 2018 after sales of the juniper berry-flavoured spirit hit 73m bottles.
Growing pub estate helps City Pub Group return to profit
Following a £700,000 loss in 2017, The City Pub Group has revealed a reported profit of £2m for 2018 with the help of 11 new pub venues.
Cîroc debuts Summer Watermelon variant
Diageo Reserve’s ultra-premium vodka, Cîroc, has added a new Summer Watermelon flavour to its portfolio.
Westons launches strawberry cider exclusively for on-trade
Westons Cider has unveiled a new flavour for its Rosie’s Pig brand, which will only be available for the on-trade.