Cuban bartender Amaury Cepeda has picked up the coveted champion’s trophy at the 11th biannual Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix, one of the longest running and largest cocktail-making challenges in the world! Running for over 20 years, the popular event is an exceptional tribute to the Cuban cocktail tradition and to Havana Club. Amaury beatContinue reading “Cuban Amaury Cepeda Crowned Champion at 11th Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix”
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8O8
8O8 whisky hasn’t got your traditional background story, but an intriguing one none-the-less. Who would have thought i’d be mentioning DJ TommyD in a feature on whisky? But then again, sometimes the best spirits just need passion of creation to be behind the reasoning of their existence. DJ’s are creative people, needing to be on the pulse ofContinue reading “8O8”
Canella
A few weeks back I was introduced to Bellini Canella, a brand I had followed on social media but never had the pleasure to experience. As the Summer enters, I thought it was now appropriate to look into the Canella brand of Italy, and see if this is a worthy contender for drink of theContinue reading “Canella”
Young Patients ‘Shake It Up’ for Archie’s Milkshake Competition
Two young patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital have won a competition in conjunction with Archie’s, to invent their very own milkshake at the popular North West Eatery. The winning milkshakes will be sold in all three Archie’s stores with £1.50 from every shake going directly towards Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. Patients from acrossContinue reading “Young Patients ‘Shake It Up’ for Archie’s Milkshake Competition”
Lauvia Re-launched Through the Art of Armagnac at The Boutique Bar Show
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands worked once again in collaboration with the Boutique Bar Show as the UK importer offered bartenders and influencers an opportunity to experience Lauvia in Manchester. Armagnac Lauvia is produced in the heart of the Gascony region of France, from the Uni blanc, Baco blanc and Folle grapes, the three grapes bestContinue reading “Lauvia Re-launched Through the Art of Armagnac at The Boutique Bar Show”
Emporia Brands Launch National Provence Cocktail Day
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands is working in collaboration with its award-winning Distilleries et Domaines de Provence range to bring to the UK for the first time National Provence Cocktail Day. Set to be this coming Friday 3rd June 2016, a number of bars and restaurants across the UK have joined the campaign to show offContinue reading “Emporia Brands Launch National Provence Cocktail Day”
Twitter Campaign Sees English Craft Spirit Producers Triumph Over Scottish Distillers
· 20,388 votes counted in UK’s first consumer powered craft spirits leaderboard · 80% of top ten producers based in England · Vodka producer beats 166 gin brands to the top spot English distillers have triumphed over Scotland in a recent Twitter campaign. Over 20,000 votes were cast to create the #HotCraftSpirits Twitter leaderboard whereContinue reading “Twitter Campaign Sees English Craft Spirit Producers Triumph Over Scottish Distillers”
Love Drinks Introduces Lowlander Beers
Love Drinks, the premium spirits and beer distributor, has introduced Lowlander Beers, a brand new beer range, into their portfolio – beers brewed with botanicals. The range will be available to taste at the Boutique Bar Show in Manchester on Wednesday 18th May. The first Lowlander Beers were first bottled in December 2015 in theirContinue reading “Love Drinks Introduces Lowlander Beers”
Masons Yorkshire Gin Celebrates Third Birthday With Awards and Prizes!
Exciting things are happening for Masons Yorkshire Gin, as it prepares to celebrate its third birthday on June 11th, a date already significant as World Gin Day. In addition, Masons have also recently been awarded both a silver for the Tea Edition and a bronze medal for the Original Edition at the prestigious 2016Continue reading “Masons Yorkshire Gin Celebrates Third Birthday With Awards and Prizes!”
The Newmarket Gin – A New Thoroughbred Among Artisans
The 350th anniversary of racing at Newmarket has been celebrated with the birth of a new artisan gin, distilled in Newmarket by Master Distiller, Dr. John Walters, of the English Spirit Distillery. Originally produced for the luxury Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket, The Newmarket Gin is handcrafted from local botanicals, including juniper, coriander,Continue reading “The Newmarket Gin – A New Thoroughbred Among Artisans”
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