Finalists announced for the Northern Restaurant & Bar’s annual cocktail competition, sponsored by Whitley Neill Dry Gin, with the chance to win a once in a lifetime VIP visit to South Africa. Competitors have been asked to submit one unique drink, containing a minimum of 35 ml of any Whitley Neill Dry Gin expression, andContinue reading “Finalists Announced at Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition with Whitley Neill Dry Gin”
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Bulleit Frontier Whiskey At London Beer Week 2017
This year, Bulleit Bourbon will once again be the frontier whiskey of choice for beer enthusiasts as it pops up at bars and locations around the capital throughout London Beer Week 2017. Over the course of London’s largest celebration of beers, ales, lagers and ciders, a selection of top bars will be serving limited editionContinue reading “Bulleit Frontier Whiskey At London Beer Week 2017”
Old Rip Van Winkle
A rare occurrence happened recently, where an exclusive tasting event of the Old Rip Van Winkle range, or Pappy Van Winkle as it’s more commonly known within the bar trade, came to Manchester. Your’s truly managed to bag himself a seat at the table with 4th Generation Preston Van Winkle. Lets dive in and checkContinue reading “Old Rip Van Winkle”
Barceló
Barceló, hailing from the Dominican Republic, has a slightly unique trait in that it’s the only Dominican Rum to be manufactured directly from sugar cane juice. A good start, but how did all it come to this? In 1929, Julián Barceló arrived from Spain to Santo Domingo and founded Barceló & Co. where soon after he began producingContinue reading “Barceló”
Swedish Brand Virtuous Vodka Launches To The UK On-Trade
Virtuous Vodka, a high-quality Swedish vodka made from 100% organic, natural ingredients will launch to the UK on-trade with a portfolio of four flavours: Blond, Bitter Lemon, Raspberry and Ginger. Made using a base spirit of Swedish rye, and with no added sugars or aromas, Virtuous Vodka prides itself on only using the best ingredientsContinue reading “Swedish Brand Virtuous Vodka Launches To The UK On-Trade”
British Bartender Launches New Book, Bar & Art Gallery In Vietnam
Cocktail-artist Richie Fawcett has invented a new dimension of drinking artistry which tantalizes the senses in every respect. As a self-styled ‘bartist’, he has launched his book Cocktail Art of Saigon featuring 41 original recipes. They are accompanied by his own cocktail illustrations, with fine-art street scenes of the capital Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,Continue reading “British Bartender Launches New Book, Bar & Art Gallery In Vietnam”
The House Of Peroni Brings A Taste Of Italy To Manchester This Spring
Italians have always sought to push the boundaries to create something unique – from the pioneering Renaissance art movement that placed Italy as the capital of the world’s art scene, through to Carlo Peroni, who in 1963 was inspired to craft the first premium Italian beer. To celebrate the quality of craftsmanship that is soContinue reading “The House Of Peroni Brings A Taste Of Italy To Manchester This Spring”
Havana Club Introduces The Second Edition In The Tributo Collection Of Prestige Rums
Havana Club, the global leading rum in the super-premium and above category[1], has released Havana Club Tributo 2017; a new prestige sipping rum blended from the finest aged rum reserves. The second instalment of the Tributo Collection, a series of the finest rums from Havana Club’s aged reserves, was unveiled at the Cuban Habanos FestivalContinue reading “Havana Club Introduces The Second Edition In The Tributo Collection Of Prestige Rums”
Home Of Jameson Re-Opens Following €11 Million Investment
Irish Distillers, Ireland’s leading supplier of spirits and wines and producer of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced the reopening of the home of Jameson in Smithfield, Dublin, following a total investment of €11 million. The new look ‘Jameson Distillery Bow St.’ brand home, which was officially opened by Minister forContinue reading “Home Of Jameson Re-Opens Following €11 Million Investment”
St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK
This March and April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range, after the initial success of last year’s programme. Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland and the Emporia Brands team will be touring fifteen cities as they bring together the Chairman’s Reserve range, which includes Gold,Continue reading “St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK”
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