In her second feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at Budvar Hoptails: The Budweis Mule; The beauty of mixology is having the freedom to mix whatever one likes in order to create the perfect drink. And who says one must stick to justContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘Budvar Hoptails’”
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London Beer Week Is Back With A New App
London Beer Week has gone digital with a brand new DrinkUp.London app. Free to download, the app is the key to unlocking all this year’s festival has to offer. You no longer need to collect your festival pass in the form of a wristband, instead it will be available to download through the app –Continue reading “London Beer Week Is Back With A New App”
Nardini Raises The Bar For Grappa
Nardini, Italy’s oldest distillery, is launching an ultra-premium grappa range aimed at setting a new quality threshold for the country’s national spirit. Called ‘Selezione Bortolo Nardini’ in honour of the distiller who founded the family-owned brand in 1779, the new line includes an elegant ‘Bianca Extrafina’ and ‘Le Ramate’ – three extraordinary barrel-aged Riserva products.Continue reading “Nardini Raises The Bar For Grappa”
Caorunn Updates Its Look With New Bottle And Serves
Approaching ten years at the pinnacle of the premium gin market, Caorunn has released a brand new, British made bottle marrying the fine spirit’s artisan roots with seriously sleek aesthetics. The bottle represents the five natural Scottish botanicals which surround the Speyside distillery and are hand harvested by Carounn’s Gin Master, Simon Buley. The decanter’sContinue reading “Caorunn Updates Its Look With New Bottle And Serves”
Marian Beke & The Gibson Bar Launch Copperhead Gin The Gibson Edition
2018 is the year of spirits innovation for Marian Beke & The Gibson Bar London. Creating brand new spirits based on radically different concepts, Marian launched his first initiative at his bar The Gibson on 12 February. He partners with Copperhead, the ultra-premium gin from Belgium, to create a whole new style of savoury gin.Continue reading “Marian Beke & The Gibson Bar Launch Copperhead Gin The Gibson Edition”
London, Edinburgh And Bristol Craft Beer Festivals ‘Raise The Bar’ For 2018
Bringing together 17,000 visitors and attracting over 125 world class brewers from the UK, Europe and US, this year’s London, Edinburgh and Bristol Craft Beer Festivals are back and aiming to be the biggest series of Craft Beer Festivals in the UK. Up 60% on last year, organisers and founders of We Are Beer, GregContinue reading “London, Edinburgh And Bristol Craft Beer Festivals ‘Raise The Bar’ For 2018”
Emily Says . . . . “Liqueur de Coquelicot”
New to Drinks Enthusiast, a voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering, a bartender by heart who looks at the ever growing love of spirits, cocktails and beer. Her first post under ‘Emily Says . . .’ for the site looks at Liqueur de Coquelicot; The French family firm that is Maison Briottet hasContinue reading “Emily Says . . . . “Liqueur de Coquelicot””
The Darkest “Hotel” Launches For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day beneath the tempestuous waves can be a torrid affair, but buoyed with a seasonal kindness rarely seen from the Ocean’s mightiest Beast, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum has delivered the answer many UK couples have been looking for. Seeking out one of the very darkest spots in the UK, The Kraken Black SpicedContinue reading “The Darkest “Hotel” Launches For Valentine’s Day”
Horatio Street Social Club To Launch In East London
This February Horatio Street Social Club will launch in the basement of The Nelson’s Head, bringing a new cocktail bar to East London with neighbourhood vibes. The first venue from Simon Thompson and Jake O’Brien Murphy, who previously worked together at award-winning cocktail bar Callooh Callay, they’ll be bringing their unique blend of warm, relaxedContinue reading “Horatio Street Social Club To Launch In East London”
Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018
The final of the 2018 Gabriel Boudier Wizard competition has been won by Maria Vieira, of East London Liquor Company The second national Gabriel Boudier Wizard final was held in Vertigo cocktail bar in Dijon, France on Monday 15th January. The top four finalists were each selected from the regional heats held throughout the UKContinue reading “Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018”
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