Drinks Enthusiast

Glen Grant Whisky Toasts Burns Night With A Haggis Cocktail

For Burns Night, multi award-winning Scotch Whisky, Glen Grant, has partnered with The Bon Vivant bar in Edinburgh to create the ‘The Chieftain’, a haggis-infused cocktail named after Robert Burns’ famous description of Scotland’s national dish, the “great chieftain o’ the pudding race”. Created by Will Cox of The Bon Vivant, The Chieftain’s recipe isContinue reading “Glen Grant Whisky Toasts Burns Night With A Haggis Cocktail”

William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Fabiano Latham As Reyka Vodka UK Ambassador

Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has today confirmed that former Chotto Matte Bar Director, Fabiano Latham, will take on the role of UK ambassador for Reyka Vodka, as of January 2017. Fabiano’s new role as the Reyka UK ambassador will see him focus on generating brand awareness, building brand advocacy and bridgingContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Fabiano Latham As Reyka Vodka UK Ambassador”

William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt As The Balvenie UK Ambassador

Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has today confirmed that whisky specialist, Alwynne Gwilt will take on the role of UK ambassador for The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch whisky, as of January 2017. Joining William Grant & Sons UK in January 2016 as Whisky Specialist for the Ancient Reserves portfolio, Alwynne’s new roleContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt As The Balvenie UK Ambassador”

Robinsons Brewery Launch Six Movie-Inspired Seasonal Beers For 2017

Beer and movies… surely the perfect mix? Well, Robinsons Brewery certainly think so. The 179-year-old Stockport-based brewer has revealed six new seasonal ales for 2017; each inspired by TV and the big screen. Brewers are notorious for ‘pun-y’ beer names and these often appeal to history buffs, space fanatics, scientists, avid bookworms, and national sportingContinue reading “Robinsons Brewery Launch Six Movie-Inspired Seasonal Beers For 2017”

Tales of the Cocktail® Announces Seminars for Edinburgh Tour

After successful stops in Vancouver, Buenos Aires and Mexico City, Tales of the Cocktail® on Tour is on the move again. This year to Edinburgh, Scotland for four days of seminars, tastings and networking events from April 1-4. In addition to nightly events that allow attendees to explore the unique cocktail culture of Edinburgh, TalesContinue reading “Tales of the Cocktail® Announces Seminars for Edinburgh Tour”

Chivas Starts Global Search For Its Next Master

Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, has launched its search for the 2017 Global Chivas Master. Now in its fourth year, the Chivas Masters cocktail competition is built on Chivas’ belief that great bartending is measured not only by the achievements of an individual, but by the ability to work together as a team.Continue reading “Chivas Starts Global Search For Its Next Master”

Double Dutch

The use of mixers has always been defined towards the likes of a gin and tonic, rum and coke or whisky and ginger, but the names and styles of such have pretty much stayed the same over the years. Lately though, numerous tonic brands have been released of a variety of flavours, then ultimately branchingContinue reading “Double Dutch”

Poetic License

One of the main brands to cause a stir over the last 12 months originates from the North East of England, Sunderland to be exact, the home of Poetic License Distillery. Started up by Mark Hird, a figurehead of the leisure trade for 20 years, the seeds were sown back in 2012 when Mark sawContinue reading “Poetic License”

Foxhole

Normally, grapes would be closely associated with wine, Champagne and brandy if used to create alcohol, but the steady need to explore ahead of the usual limits, gin and its floral complexities creates an ideal category to invoke the use of a variety of grape styles. G’Vine and Ciroc are your two commonly seen brandsContinue reading “Foxhole”

Ditch Your Resolutions In Style At Slug And Lettuce

With New Year’s Resolutions beginning to be a thing of the past, a leading bar chain, the Slug and Lettuce are offering guests the opportunity to ditch them in sophistication with fantastic offers this January*. Available at Slug and Lettuces throughout the country, the chain of bars will be providing customers the opportunity for aContinue reading “Ditch Your Resolutions In Style At Slug And Lettuce”