Please Do Tell: Banks Rums And Jim Meehan Share Discoveries With Bars Across Europe

This October, world-renowned bartender and co-founder of Banks Rums, Jim Meehan, embarked on a European tour to share discoveries and experiences from his time in the industry. Joining Banks Rums, Jim visited key on-trade accounts to recount stories from his newly launched, award winning book, Meehan’s Bartender Manual. Starting in Amsterdam before visiting Copenhagen and Düsseldorf,Continue reading “Please Do Tell: Banks Rums And Jim Meehan Share Discoveries With Bars Across Europe”

Unwrapped – The Other Side of Bartending

William Grant & Sons’ UK Brand Ambassador team will be hosting the first ever Unwrapped: The Other Side of Bartending event in Edinburgh on 29th October. This event, exclusively for bartenders, features a series of talks aiming to support modern bartenders find their legacy within the industry and equip them with tools, knowledge and insightsContinue reading “Unwrapped – The Other Side of Bartending”

Secret Scotch Whisky Illuminati Comes To Light

A top secret collective of Scotch whisky industry experts have come together to form an independent whisky bottling brand, known as the Whisky Illuminati. A collective with over 200 years combined experience, Whisky Illuminati’s members are a panel of the most discerning and respected noses and palates in the whisky industry to showcase one-off series’Continue reading “Secret Scotch Whisky Illuminati Comes To Light”

Noilly Prat Serves Up Over 2,800 L’Apéritifs and 1,000 Oysters In 3 Days At BCB

Noilly Prat, the world-renowned vermouth crafted by the sea, made its first foray into prestigious trade show, Bar Convent Berlin this year. To showcase its proximity to the sea, overlooking miles of oyster tables, and the importance it has on its unique production process, Noilly Prat brought the South of France to the urban surroundings ofContinue reading “Noilly Prat Serves Up Over 2,800 L’Apéritifs and 1,000 Oysters In 3 Days At BCB”

Emily Says . . . . ‘MFDF18’

In her tenth feature under ‘Emily Says . . .’, the voice to the Manchester bar scene in Emily Puckering looks at the MFDF’s Gin Lounge; The Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2018 is currently underway, and as always, it has a fantastic range of new foods and drinks to offer. Created back in 1998Continue reading “Emily Says . . . . ‘MFDF18’”

Chivas Champions Blended Scotch Category

Chivas, the original luxury blended Scotch whisky, is causing a stir with its new global creative campaign, Success is a Blend. Rolling out through the line globally from October, the campaign celebrates the belief that blended is better, in life and in Scotch. Chivas’ belief in blending was instilled by founding brothers, James and JohnContinue reading “Chivas Champions Blended Scotch Category”

Chivas Raises A Glass To Manchester United’s 1968 Victory With Rare 50 Year Old Scotch

Chivas, the original luxury blended Scotch whisky, has unveiled Chivas The Icon 50th Anniversary Limited Edition to celebrate Manchester United’s famous cup victory in Europe in 1968. Four bottles of the limited edition, 50 year old Scotch have been created, to represent each of the goals scored by Manchester United on the memorable night atContinue reading “Chivas Raises A Glass To Manchester United’s 1968 Victory With Rare 50 Year Old Scotch”

The Midleton Very Rare Legacy Continues With 2018 Edition

Irish Distillers, makers of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the 2018 vintage of Midleton Very Rare. The 35th edition in the renowned and highly collectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a masterfully blended Irish whiskey, crafted at the Midleton Distillery, Co Cork, by Master Distiller Brian Nation. Midleton Very Rare 2018 isContinue reading “The Midleton Very Rare Legacy Continues With 2018 Edition”

Spiced Dry Rum Club To Set Sail At Laki Kane

A spectacular and exciting secret is tucked away above Laki Kane’s tropical escape bar, in the heart of N1. After months of development and refining, the Spiced Dry Rum Club will open its doors for its first official rum experience commencing Friday 12th October. The Spiced Dry Rum Club provides a truly unique rum re-distillationContinue reading “Spiced Dry Rum Club To Set Sail At Laki Kane”

National Calvados Week Returns This October

National Calvados Week returns for the sixth time this October as UK bars and restaurants celebrate Calvados Père Magloire and Normandy’s world-renowned apple-based spirit. National Calvados Week runs from Monday 15th October until Sunday 21st October, marking the harvesting of the delicious apples for the production of Calvados. During National Calvados Week over 100 bars,Continue reading “National Calvados Week Returns This October”