After an exciting 18 months of seeding the tough Spanish market, Hoxton Gin are excited to announce they have successfully secured their first listings with Spain’s leading department store. In January 2013 the unique Gin was stocked in 77 chains of the Spanish Corporation El Corte Ingles where it can be found on shelves inContinue reading “Hoxton Gin Secures Spanish Trade”
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Wild Turkey Scores Big Wins at 2013 International Spirits Challenge
Gruppo Campari’s Wild Turkey has won two prestigious awards at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge. The new kid on the block, Wild Turkey 81 Kentucky Straight Bourbon won the accolade of Gold – Best in Class, while the original Wild Turkey 101 Kentucky Straight Bourbon was presented with Silver. These wins for Wild Turkey 81Continue reading “Wild Turkey Scores Big Wins at 2013 International Spirits Challenge”
Rum Lovers Need Apply!!
Returning to the UK’s capital this October, the world famous UK RumFest will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2013 and will offer visitors to London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre the chance to embark on a voyage of rum discovery. Featuring a brand new two-tiered ticketing structure, the seventh annual UK RumFest willContinue reading “Rum Lovers Need Apply!!”
London Collections: Men cocktail from W London
Join the stylish gentlemen of London to celebrate the best of British fashion at W London – Leicester Square by sampling ‘The Big Smoke’, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail inspired by London Collections: Men. Infused with orange, this distinguished drink is a smooth combination of Grand Marnier Liquor and Jack Daniels Whisky, especially created byContinue reading “London Collections: Men cocktail from W London”
Mixologist Tony Conigiaro Pays Tribute To Chivas 18
To mark the prestigious collaboration Chivas 18 by Pininfarina, leading mixologist Tony Conigliaro has fittingly crafted a series of cocktails, which marry the influences of Italy and Scotland . Widely recognised as the world’s foremost maverick in creating drinks, Tony Conigliaro has taken a series of classic cocktails and ingredients, inspired by his own ItalianContinue reading “Mixologist Tony Conigiaro Pays Tribute To Chivas 18”
New Look Packaging for Auchentoshan 12 Years Old and Auchentoshan Three Wood
This June (2013) Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt Scotch whisky, will reveal exciting new packaging for its iconic core brands – Auchentoshan Three Wood and 12 Years Old. The refresh, which takes inspiration from the hugely successful travel retail range launched in 2012, will highlight Auchentoshan’s premium qualities and increase stand out onContinue reading “New Look Packaging for Auchentoshan 12 Years Old and Auchentoshan Three Wood”
Ardbeg Tasting Notes
Ardbeg is another name in the whisky world that I have encountered on many occasion, and since we’ve just had Ardbog day (1st June), it makes sense to combine my experiences into one place and discover why Ardbeg won World’s Best Whisky for three years running. Ardbeg, from the Scottish Gaelic: Àrd Beag, meaning LittleContinue reading “Ardbeg Tasting Notes”
Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes
Bramley and Gage – a company that is making a bit of a scene in the bartender arena. Despite being around for over twenty years, bartenders are taking notice of their thirteen strong portfolio, using the brand within new cocktail creations and simple serves. But who are Bramley and Gage? Back in the mid 1980’s,Continue reading “Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes”
1724 Tasting Notes
There’s a growing demand for tonic water these days. I touched on the stigma of the category a while back, and since then a new boy on the block has taken the reigns and positioned itself as a top runner for bars to use. I give to you 1724. 1724 I hear you say? 1724 isContinue reading “1724 Tasting Notes”
Talisker Tasting Notes
175 years is a long time. It’s even more impressive when a product has stood the test of time virtually unchanged. You better give a round of applause to Scottish island whisky Talisker for completing such a feat! But how did it all come about to endure such a long-standing piece of history? In 1830,Continue reading “Talisker Tasting Notes”
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