Havana Club Supports Local Cuban Artists With Limited Edition Bottle

Havana Club, the only 100% authentic Cuban rum available globally, has launched Havana Club 3 Years Old “By Hand”; a new limited edition bottle with a design created by three local Cuban artists to showcase authentic Cuban art to rum fans globally and inspire them to make cocktails at home. The design showcases a paletteContinue reading “Havana Club Supports Local Cuban Artists With Limited Edition Bottle”

Emily Says . . . . ‘Yorkshire Tea’

In her fifth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the Yorkshire Tea and Gin combination; Gin has truly taken over the world in the last couple of years. It is what everyone is talking about, and it is what everyone is orderingContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Yorkshire Tea’”

Bunnahabhain Unveils Limited Edition Expressions Including Rare Peated Malt

Islay’s most remote distillery, Bunnahabhain has unveiled two new limited edition expressions – a peated Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Brandy Finish and an unpeated Bunnahabhain 2003 Pedro Ximénez Finish. The 2004 Moine Brandy Finish is a peated malt that has latterly been matured in brandy casks, which is a first for the distillery. Bottled at 55.7%,Continue reading “Bunnahabhain Unveils Limited Edition Expressions Including Rare Peated Malt”

Super Lyan And Jack Daniel’s Launch Tennessee Nitro Tours

This spring and summer London-based cocktail bar Super Lyan will be visiting cities across the UK with Jack Daniel’s Whiskey for the Tennessee Nitro Tours. In honour of Super Lyan’s innovative cocktail the Tennessee Nitro Martini, which was the first of its kind when it launched, the team will be collaborating with local, like-minded bars.Continue reading “Super Lyan And Jack Daniel’s Launch Tennessee Nitro Tours”

Finalists Announced at Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition with Double Dutch Drinks!

Finalists announced for Northern Restaurant & Bar’s annual cocktail competition, sponsored by Double Dutch Drinks, with the chance to win a VIP visit to Holland. Competitors have been asked to submit two unique drinks, a Summer style and a Winter style, containing any of the current Double Dutch Drinks range, and adding inspiration of theContinue reading “Finalists Announced at Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition with Double Dutch Drinks!”

Emily Says . . . . ‘John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum’

In her fourth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the Barbadian classic from John D. Taylor; Coming from a bartenders experience, rum is one of the most frequently ordered drinks, whether drinking it neat, with a mixer, or as many find themselvesContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum’”

Havana Club Launches First Cuban Rum Finished In Smoky Whisky Cask

Havana Club, the leading rum in the global super-premium and above category, has unveiled the first ever prestige Cuban rum to be finished in smoky whisky casks – Havana Club Tributo 2018. The rum is the third instalment in the Tributo collection, a series of annual releases that pay tribute to the different elements ofContinue reading “Havana Club Launches First Cuban Rum Finished In Smoky Whisky Cask”

Emily Says . . . . ‘The Espresso Martini’

In her third feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the ever faithful Espresso Martini; A cocktail that has never gone out of fashion: the Espresso Martini. A simply timeless concoction of vodka paired with espresso, this number is the go-to at theContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘The Espresso Martini’”

Tio Pepe Challenge 2018: Best Year Ever

The annual cocktail competition, the “Tío Pepe Challenge” organised by leading Spanish producer González Byass, is celebrating its best edition to date with international reach growing by 40% in terms of entries and global coverage. The 2018 Tío Pepe Challenge has expanded once again this year with master classes and regional heats being held inContinue reading “Tio Pepe Challenge 2018: Best Year Ever”

Neptune

“Many are the ships wrecked due to Neptune’s wrath. Drink to his better nature and pray that his storms are stilled”. I do love a good marketing slogan! They capture the brand in one or two sentences, and with the above coming from Neptune rum, you don’t half expect something to blow you away! WithContinue reading “Neptune”