Author Archives: Drinks Enthusiast

“Really Ridiculously Good-Looking” Cocktails

Derek Zoolander’s famous ‘blue steel’ pose is being brought to life with two special edition Cîroc cocktails launching in selected Missoula and Stonegate Pub Company Premium bars nationwide this February. The ‘Blue Steel’ and ‘OMG Martini’ cocktails will be on offer from £6.95 each, alongside special edition ‘Blue Steel’ Cîroc vodka bottles, also available inContinue reading ““Really Ridiculously Good-Looking” Cocktails”

William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt as Whisky Specialist

Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed that respected whisky expert Alwynne Gwilt has been appointed as Whisky Specialist for the Ancient Reserves portfolio of whiskies. Alwynne’s focus will be on some of the most prestigious whiskies in the William Grant & Sons UK portfolio, including The Girvan Patent Still, William GrantContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt as Whisky Specialist”

Cellar Trends Strengthens Whisky Portfolio

The New Year is off to an excellent start for family run distributor Cellar Trends, set to strengthen its whisky offering by adding three new brands to its extensive portfolio. From mid-January, Cellar Trends will handle all sales, distribution and marketing for Rebel Yell Bourbon, Akashi Japanese Whisky and Togouchi Japanese Whisky. The three newContinue reading “Cellar Trends Strengthens Whisky Portfolio”

Introducing A Unique And Peculiar New Take On The Tradition Of Burns’ Night

Burns’ Night is known for many things: the tribute to renowned, radical poet Robert Burns, the ceremonious supper and ‘Address to the Haggis’, the spellbinding sound of bagpipes, but this Burns’ Night, there will be one other curious addition – Hendrick’s Gin. Confirming our firm belief that beyond the bagpipes, the neeps and tatties, thisContinue reading “Introducing A Unique And Peculiar New Take On The Tradition Of Burns’ Night”

Raise A Toast To All Things Scottish This Burns Night At Smith & Whistle

Smith & Whistle, Mayfair’s most stylish local, will host a four-day celebration [22-25 January] of all things Scottish, culminating on Burns night itself. A hearty dose of Scottish hospitality is the perfect antidote to the cold weather and the team at Smith & Whistle has designed a special menu of classics from north of theContinue reading “Raise A Toast To All Things Scottish This Burns Night At Smith & Whistle”

Burns Night At Merchants Tavern

Head Chef Neil Borthwick (a Scot himself, through and through) at Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch has hatched a bespoke menu to celebrate this great Scottish tradition in true Tavern style. Expect his usual seasonal fare with a distinctly Scottish stamp including haggis croquettes, red deer, a mouth-watering Scottish heather and honey tart and Isle ofContinue reading “Burns Night At Merchants Tavern”

Hunter Laing & Co. Family To Build New Distillery On Islay

Whisky entrepreneurs Andrew and Scott Laing, along with their father, Stewart, today reveal plans for Islay’s first new distillery in a decade. An application has been submitted with Argyll and Bute Council to build the new malt whisky distillery at Ardnahoe, on the North East coast of the island. Should permission be granted for theContinue reading “Hunter Laing & Co. Family To Build New Distillery On Islay”

Croydon To Shine With Arrival Of Luxury New Nightclub LUNA

After the recent closure of several late night operators in the town, Stonegate Pub Company is bucking the trend and investing in Croydon high street, with the imminent arrival of new premium bar and nightclub, LUNA, this month. Set to launch on Friday 29th January with none other than Kiss FM resident duo The DixonContinue reading “Croydon To Shine With Arrival Of Luxury New Nightclub LUNA”

Struggling With ‘Dry January’? Try A Protein-Packed Mocktail Instead

With biltong set to be a health trend of 2016 and savoury cocktails continuing to top menus across the capital, Cruga Biltong has partnered with Seven at Brixton to reinvent the classic Gin & Tonic for those who have decided to take on ‘Dry January’.   The tasty new ’Bil & Tonic’ offers customers an exciting alternative to the traditionalContinue reading “Struggling With ‘Dry January’? Try A Protein-Packed Mocktail Instead”