There’s a couple of brands that I’ve seen plenty of, yet just never got around to tasting and experiencing. One such brand that eluded my taste buds had a rather prominent display for a year or two in retailers, then seemed to drop off the radar a little. Now though, It has been re-launched, securingContinue reading “U’Luvka”
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Disaronno Terrace Comes To Manchester
A World Class House
From today until Sunday 3rd August, the industry’s most prestigious and respected mixology competition World Class, will open its doors to consumers for the very first time. For the whole week the World Class House will host a series of immersive, engaging and inspiring brand experiences in each room of the five story Georgian townhouse everydayContinue reading “A World Class House”
Danny Whelan Of Kelvingrove Café Wins ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition
Danny Whelan, a rising star of Glasgow bartending, working at the Kelvingrove Café is the winner of the “Sprint to the Finish” cocktail competition and will receive tickets to a private box at the Commonwealth Games today when the 100m finals take place. In a closely contested competition Danny’s cocktail “Comerette Cooler” attracted the most ‘Likes’Continue reading “Danny Whelan Of Kelvingrove Café Wins ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition”
Lidl Clean Up At International Spirits Awards… / New Hybrid Spirit Trend
23rd July saw the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), announce the winners of its 2014 spirits competition. The IWSC now in its 45th year promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Over 70 Gold Outstanding medals were awarded this year across the globe. Supermarket Lidl impressed judges andContinue reading “Lidl Clean Up At International Spirits Awards… / New Hybrid Spirit Trend”
Pusser’s Rum Proudly Sponsors The Beach At Camden’s Roundhouse
The UK’s original navy rum, Pusser’s, has partnered with the Roundhouse this summer to launch the long-awaited return of Camden Beach, a 900 sq metre terrace filled with 150 tonnes of the finest sand, end-of-the-pier amusements, pop-up food stalls, beach huts, ping-pong, live music and a showcase of summer drinks brands. The partnership between theContinue reading “Pusser’s Rum Proudly Sponsors The Beach At Camden’s Roundhouse”
IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014
The 23rd July saw me travelling down to London to a rather prestigious event where some of the elite spirits would be showcased. A rather bold concept, but when you have the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2014 winners, who incidentally were announced that very morning for, in one room, it’s an honour toContinue reading “IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014”
Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Restore Your Spirit Of Curiosity
This August, Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – is heading back to the homeland of its unusual gin and returning once again to The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. From the 7th – 10th August 2014 Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge will take up residence once again in the sumptuous surroundings of One Royal Circus, Edinburgh for four days of intellectualContinue reading “Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Restore Your Spirit Of Curiosity”
Gabriel Boudier Wins “Supreme Champion Spirit” Trophy At ISC For 2nd Year In succession!
Gabriel Boudier of Dijon won the coveted International Spirits Challenge Trophy “Supreme Champion Spirit” 2014 for the second year in succession. Speaking at the awards ceremony in London this week M. Jean Battault the Président of Gabriel Boudier said: “It is a great honour to be elected as Supreme Champion Spirit for our Crème deContinue reading “Gabriel Boudier Wins “Supreme Champion Spirit” Trophy At ISC For 2nd Year In succession!”
Chairman’s Reserve ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition Announced
St Lucia Distillers, as a member of a Commonwealth Country, has organised a cocktail competition with a difference in Scotland. In conjunction with their UK distributors, Emporia Brands Ltd, they have invited a number of leading bartenders from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen to take part, competing for a chance to go to the 100m finalsContinue reading “Chairman’s Reserve ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition Announced”
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