As Lord Byron said, “There’ s nought no doubt so much the spirit calms as rum and true religion.” Take his advice and mix up a cocktail or two this August 16th, in honour of National Rum Day. Try something a little different, like a saintly Coco Loco or a twist on the Old Fashioned,Continue reading “National Rum Day – Celebrate in style with DIPLOMATICO”
Author Archives: Drinks Enthusiast
Final Four Named In The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and award-winning Chairman’s Reserve rum of St Lucia Distillers, are proud to announce the final four venues who will be participating in the final of the current Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai campaign. The final, to be held at The Magic Roundabout, one of the cities iconic pop-up sites in London, willContinue reading “Final Four Named In The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign”
Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the Spirit results of the 2016 Competition, revealing a record year for entries into the Competition, with a 17% increase in entries, lead by the Scotch, Worldwide Whiskey and Gin categories. The top 200 winners of the Spirits Competition will be showcased at the annual Spirits TastingContinue reading “Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries”
Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio
Spirit Cartel, purveyors of fine liqueur, introduces the sublimely delectable Pyrat XO Reserve Rum to its portfolio of premium spirits. The culmination of discovery, experimentation and refinement, Pyrat XO Reserve Rum (40% ABV) is already a cult favourite with bartenders and is available to buy from The Cartel to the on trade and luxury offContinue reading “Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio”
From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar
London bartender Fabiano Latham is on a marathon task to collect the finest cachaça recipes from the capital’s bars for sending to Rio in time for this summer’s ‘greatest show on earth’. The half Brazilian, half English bartender, sponsored by Sagatiba, hit the streets yesterday visiting 26 of London’s best cocktail bars today to gatherContinue reading “From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar”
Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador
Distinctive, Camden-born, HALF HITCH® gin, announces Brand Ambassadors Maya Tarrant and Martin Bilsborough to drive growth and advocacy in the on-trade; and to build brand awareness through innovative educational programmes across London and key UK cities. The role of HALF HITCH® gin Brand Ambassadors required candidates with extensive knowledge of both the brand and the widerContinue reading “Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador”
Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and Hoxton Gin creator Gerry Calabrese are re-imagining the Hoxton scene as they release the new expression of the gin that has been called ‘the most distinctive gin in the world’. Launching August 2016, the new expression of Hoxton, now offered at 40% abv, enjoyed a sneak preview at this year’sContinue reading “Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile”
Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner
Glenfiddich’s first global competition to find the world’s most experimental bartender kicked off with the UK being the first country to crown their winner, Shea Campbell from Orchid, Aberdeen. True to Glenfiddich’s maverick family values, the global search aims to recognise and reward forward thinking bartenders who collaborate with ‘mavericks’ outside the traditional drinks world,Continue reading “Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner”
Scene
Manchester has a new venue to impress its ever-expanding customer base, and a dose of India is hitting the pitch. Positioned within Spinningfields, Scene shows off a Tardis of Indian delights in the form of its cocktail bar and street kitchen. Upon arrival, expect to be greeted by friendly faces as they welcome you to the bar for a quick drinkContinue reading “Scene”
London’s First Dry Aged Cocktail Comes To Soho Steakhouse MASH
Soho Steakhouse MASH has launched a “dry-aged cocktail” – a drink infused with the fat of their signature dry-aged Danish meat. Inspired by their love of the meat MASH serves, the bar team headed to the kitchen when it came to developing the new drink. Fat washing – infusing spirits with the fat from substancesContinue reading “London’s First Dry Aged Cocktail Comes To Soho Steakhouse MASH”
DRINKS ENTHUSIAST 