Profits rise at Buzzworks as it continues to invest in growth
Profits at Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings have risen by 9.2% as it seeks to expand across Scotland. The company, which operates bars and restaurants including the House and Lido concepts, has reported that pre-tax profits rose from £635,626 in 2016 to £694,248 in the year to April 2017. Over the period, turnover rose by …
Entries sought for 2018 BII Licensee of the Year award
The search to find the 2018 BII Licensee of the Year is underway, seeking entries from people running bars and pubs. Entries are now open online for the British Institute of Innkeeping’s annual award programme which recognises the top individual licensees operating in the industry today. The competition is open to managers, lessees, tenants and …
Glenmorangie releases single malt matured in ex-rye whiskey casks
A single malt whisky fully matured in American oak casks that previously held rye whiskey has today been revealed as the ninth release in Glenmorangie’s Private Edition series. Using the Scots Gaelic for “spice”, Glenmorangie Spìos, the Private Edition for 2018, has a savoury and full-bodied character, with subtle spice thanks to the American whiskey …
Gabriel Boudier to make new liqueur with 2018 Wizard winner
Maria Vieira from East London Liquor Company has been announced as Gabriel Boudier Wizard for 2018 after coming up with the idea for a mustard liqueur. She was one of four bartenders to reach the final of a competition run by Dijon-based premium liqueur maker Gabriel Boudier with its UK distributor Emporia Brands to find …
