Bartenders from across the UK paid tribute to the late bartending legend and Tahona Society co-founder, Henry Besant, at the UK final of the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition last week, with Chris Mosey of Hula Bar in Manchester walking away with the honours for his ‘Olmeca you a Boss Martini’ cocktail. Mosey will represent theContinue reading “Olmeca Announces The UK Winner Of The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition”
Yearly Archives: 2013
New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, the world’s leading Irish Whiskey producer, has unveiled a new look and line-up for its popular Powers range, reflecting the company’s vision for Powers as a contemporary, super-premium whiskey, recognised for its flavour, quality and craft. Changes to the range include the addition of a new Single Pot Still expression, PowersContinue reading “New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots”
Artisan Review
There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan Review”
Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs
TROOPER Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs Three months after launching a new 4.8% beer with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, Robinsons Brewery and its pubs are already seeing the effect that TROOPER and its loyal fans can have on beer sales… a 14%+ effect to be exact. “When we launchedContinue reading “Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs”
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show Partners With Lagavulin to Bring Jazz to London
The beautiful Scottish island of Islay is host each year to its own jazz festival. However, it’s a difficult place to get to, so for one night only, on Tuesday 3rd September The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, Lagavulin™ and Jazz FM have come together to bring a bit of Islay Jazz to London at theContinue reading “The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show Partners With Lagavulin to Bring Jazz to London”
Announcing National Calvados Week!
From 14th to 20th October, Britain is going Calvados Crazy! Bars, restaurants, wine merchants and supermarkets will all be offering a taste of the spirit of Normandy. There will be competitions, prizes, tastings, cocktail presentations, and cookery recipes all using the magical Spirit of Normandy – Calvados! First of all what is Calvados? Calvados isContinue reading “Announcing National Calvados Week!”
Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, has unveiled the latest release of its prestigious blended whiskey, Midleton Very Rare. Regarded as one of the ultimate expressions of Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare is made from hand-selected whiskeys chosen by the Master Distiller from the renowned Midleton Distillery. Blended fromContinue reading “Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare”
Wray and Nephew
If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”
Bénédictine Tasting Notes
Bénédictine is a staple for many a bar, and indeed possibly your own collection. It’s also been a well-known brand for over 150 years, and has recently been showing off its versatility within cocktails with a number of cocktail competitions in many major cities. So it makes sense to capitalise on the growing hype andContinue reading “Bénédictine Tasting Notes”
Quina-Fina Tasting Notes
I’ve featured two brands from New Zealand on my site in the form of Lighthouse gin and Broken Shed vodka, but now there’s a great accompaniment in the mixer category in the form of Quina-Fina. Quina Fina can take its inspiration from the history of tonic water. You may or may not know, but tonicContinue reading “Quina-Fina Tasting Notes”
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