Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes

Everyone loves a celebrity producing a spirit. Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head have been in the news lately becoming the official vodka of The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary, with much fanfare, cocktail competitions and events. Footballer Mikael Silvestre decided to follow in Dan Aykroyd’s footsteps and be behind a rum from the island of St Barts, creatingContinue reading “Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes”

Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is a summer signature serve that will soon be on offer. David uses some of the best products that California has to offer and a little of his own magic! “It’s everything you need from a drink in the summer,Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California”

Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch

To celebrate this month’s full moon on 25th June, Zubrowka’s UK Brand Ambassador and cocktail connoisseur Pawel Rolka has conjured up an enchanting Full Moon Summer Punch. Curated to coincide with Zubrowka’s on-trade Night Owls programme, the Punch forms part of Zubrowka’s Full Moon cocktail offerings for 2013 – a collection of seasonal drinks toContinue reading “Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch”

Aperol Spritz Social Launches in Manchester

Aperol Spritz, Italy’s favourite libation comes to Manchester this June, with a taste of the famously stylish Italian lifestyle in the Aperol Spritz Social at Spinningfields from 24th June to 7th July. Fast becoming one of the UK’s favourite drinks, the Aperol Spritz Social at Spinningfields will serve the refreshing orange and rhubarb cocktail daily,Continue reading “Aperol Spritz Social Launches in Manchester”

Cocktails Spirits 2013 Winners Announced

Last week, 4.000 professionals contributed to the success of the sixth edition of Cocktails Spirits – the Paris Bar Show. Bartenders from all over Europe, key industry “movers & shakers”, buyers, distributors, brand owners, producers, brand ambassadors visited the show, attended conferences, presented, especially shared and exchanged during the Paris Bar Show’s two days. WithContinue reading “Cocktails Spirits 2013 Winners Announced”

Glen Keith Distillery Re-Opened By Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment Richard Lochhead MSP officially re-opened the Chivas Brothers-owned Glen Keith distillery today. The distillery has been ‘silent’ since 1999, but it was announced in 2012 that it would re-open to help the company continue to meet increasing worldwide demand for its luxury Scotch whiskies, which include world-renowned blendsContinue reading “Glen Keith Distillery Re-Opened By Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP”

Barefoot Wine’s Tempting Trio of Summer Cocktails

This summer, be tempted by Barefoot Wine’s trio of toe-tappingly tempting summer cocktails. Each cocktail includes a refreshing Barefoot rosé wine, bringing the sweet and succulent flavours of summer to your glass. Barefoot Wine’s simple summer cocktails are perfect come rain or shine and pair perfectly with BBQ’s, afternoons on the beach and lazy daysContinue reading “Barefoot Wine’s Tempting Trio of Summer Cocktails”

Chase Distillery at Henley Royal Regatta

Every year almost half a million people flood the banks of Henley on Thames, for the Royal Regatta – and this year the Henley Champagne and Cocktail Club will be throwing a party worthy of the Royal event. The bar, situated at the halfway point, will be an oasis of cocktails designed by award winningContinue reading “Chase Distillery at Henley Royal Regatta”

Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website

To celebrate its association with the Cannes Film Festival, Chivas 25 recently launched The Legend of Cannes, the first interactive website to offer a panoramic view of the city. The website allows users to get a full experience of the festival thanks to exclusive video content including brand ambassador Max Warner giving a step-by-step guideContinue reading “Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website”

Hendrick’s Gin Uncover Unique Botanical on Perilous Quest Deep in the Venezuelan Rainforest

After days of trekking through the Venezuelan rainforest in pursuit of the extraordinary, the Hendrick’s Perilous Botanical Quest team have returned. Dirty, scratched, bruised, and pounds lighter than when they left, the team are immensely excited to announce that they have discovered a most unusual and flavoursome botanical with which to make a stimulating newContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Uncover Unique Botanical on Perilous Quest Deep in the Venezuelan Rainforest”