Coffee liqueurs are a staple of many a bar and restaurant, with the likes of Tia Maria and Kahlua some of the mainstays. But as with a lot of spirits these past few years, there’s been a call for some re-imagination. Mr Black, the cold press coffee liqueur, is such that. Back in 2012, twoContinue reading “Mr Black”
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Glenfiddich Global Brand Ambassador Steps Into New Role
Ian Millar, Global Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich, is taking up a newly created role of Prestige Whisky Specialist for William Grant & Sons, based at the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown. Ian has spent the last decade as global brand ambassador for the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt, building love and desire for Glenfiddich around theContinue reading “Glenfiddich Global Brand Ambassador Steps Into New Role”
Jameson’s Fifth St. Patrick’s Day Bottle Marks Launch Of Global Celebrations
Jameson, the world’s favourite Irish Whiskey, has unveiled its fifth limited edition bottle ahead of its St. Patrick’s Day 2016 celebrations. Created by Dublin street artist, James Earley, the bottle is designed to mark Jameson’s #BeOriginal celebrations launching in Dublin and around the world this March. Earley’s design is inspired by the bridges crossing theContinue reading “Jameson’s Fifth St. Patrick’s Day Bottle Marks Launch Of Global Celebrations”
Flor de Caña Announce Final of UK Rum Frontiers Advocacy Programme
Flor de Caña’s bartender advocacy programme “Rum Frontiers” will come to a pinnacle this month with the leading lights of the bar trade and their aspiring protégées competing to win the trip of a lifetime to Nicaragua – the home of the award winning single estate rum. 13 leading bartenders from a selection of London’sContinue reading “Flor de Caña Announce Final of UK Rum Frontiers Advocacy Programme”
The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Final Casts Its Spell In Dijon, France
Monday 25th January saw the culmination of a yearlong campaign between the award-winning UK importer Emporia Brands and the Wizard’s of the liqueur market, Gabriel Boudier. Hosted within the superb Villa Messner in Dijon, the home of Gabriel Boudier since 1874. The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Awards set out in 2015 to find a UK bartenderContinue reading “The Gabriel Boudier Wizard Final Casts Its Spell In Dijon, France”
Shake Some Classic Darnley’s View Cocktails this Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Darnley’s View Gin have taken inspiration from the cocktail masters of the past with a choice of three classic cocktails with a twist. Share some love and shake up a French 75, Raspberry Fizz or Strawberry Ramos Gin Fizz using Darnley’s View Elderflower & Citrus London Dry Gin. William Wemyss, ManagingContinue reading “Shake Some Classic Darnley’s View Cocktails this Valentine’s Day”
The London Sessions Have Been Busy
… But in a good way. Yesterday they held their 13th session, the fourth in New York, with Monkey Shoulder and Dale DeGroff. They almost thought about skipping straight to 14 incase it was unlucky, but it turned out to be one of the best yet. They were there, and they still watched it online after.Continue reading “The London Sessions Have Been Busy”
Bombay Brings Valentines Together
This Valentine’s weekend, treat your loved one to an exquisitely different, romantic experience with Star of Bombay and Dry Martini, the new chic venue at the Melia White House Hotel. Available exclusively at Dry Martini by Javier de las Muelas, the Star of Bombay cocktail and dessert experience ‘Be My Valentine’ will provide a deliciouslyContinue reading “Bombay Brings Valentines Together”
Cocktail Workshops at Dry Martini London The Melia White House Hotel
Dry Martini London at the Melia White House Hotel is the most recent opening from the team behind the award-winning Barcelona institution of the same name. The first UK outpost by the legendary Javier de las Muelas, the team will be bringing the skill and care that underlines Dry Martini’s philosophy to a series ofContinue reading “Cocktail Workshops at Dry Martini London The Melia White House Hotel”
Glasgow Distillery Launches Prometheus 27 YO on 3 Continents in 3 Weeks
The Glasgow Distillery Company have today announced the second release of it’s award winning Prometheus Series with an ambitious launch across 3 Continents in 3 weeks during February and March 2016. Prometheus 27 Year Old will make its debut with distribution partner ‘A Wee Taste of Scotland’ at the Munich Whisky Festival on the 19thContinue reading “Glasgow Distillery Launches Prometheus 27 YO on 3 Continents in 3 Weeks”
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