ABK6 and Gilpin’s among winners of world’s best spirits
ABK6 Cognac VSOP Grand Cru and Gilpin’s Westmorland Extra Dry Gin were among winners in this year’s World Drinks Awards. Run by TheDrinksReport.com, the awards celebrate the best-tasting spirits from around the globe as well as the best packaging designs. They are judged by an independent tasting panel drawn from the best drinks journalists and …
Stonegate CEO announces plan to leave
Stonegate Pub Company has announced today that chief executive Toby Smith (pictured) plans to leave the company as soon as a suitable successor can be appointed. He joined Stonegate in June 2011 after it acquired the Town and City Pub Company which he had led since 2008. He has been instrumental in growing Stonegate into …
Inventive changes name and plans unbranded bars
Revolution bars operator Inventive Leisure has changed its operating name as part of a transformation of the company that will include developing unbranded venues. It has announced that it will become “The New Inventive Bar Company”, reflecting changes brought about through its £10million investment in the Revolution brand since last year. Inventive Leisure was founded …
