Alex Lawrence from Orchid bar in Aberdeen and Walter Pintus from The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London have been selected from over 60 entrants to win one of the most intrepid prizes in cocktailing history. As the two winners of La Hechicera Rum’s #WanderlustColombia challenge, they will go to live and work in theContinue reading “Two UK Bartending Superstars Win Colombia Lifetime Experience”
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Bowmore Launches New Luxurious Range
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Whisky, one of the world’s most prized and beloved whiskies, is launching a new range of luxurious single malts, exclusively available in Travel Retail & Duty Free shops worldwide. Reserved solely for the discerning traveller, this selection of premium single malts has been inspired by Bowmore’s extraordinary home, the island ofContinue reading “Bowmore Launches New Luxurious Range”
Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux attended one of my spirit based events last week, taking advantage of learning about some of the venues most favourite spirits to offer; On a grey Tuesday afternoon, I hopped on a train heading out of Piccadilly towards a part of Greater Manchester I’d never explored before. Well, technically Greater Manchester,Continue reading “Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill”
Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux visited this years Northern Restaurant and Bar in Manchester to offer us her view on the highlights to look out for; On Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th of March, the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show was in full swing. The North’s biggest hospitality event, NRB played host to scores of exhibitors,Continue reading “Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK”
Double Award Sucess For Black Bottle
The distinctive new look of Black Bottle, Burn Stewart Distillers’ premium blended Scotch whisky, has won the ‘World’s Best Relaunch’ category at the World Whisky Design Awards. The award was announced at a ceremony in London on 20th March – just a few days later, Black Bottle gained further recognition for its recently relaunched whiskyContinue reading “Double Award Sucess For Black Bottle”
Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Whisky club opens its doors to members and non-members alike, for Clans & Drams, a month-long celebration of flavour during Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month. Clans are famously associated with territorial battles and bloody skirmishes. But this May, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is putting ancient rivalries aside with the launch of Clans & Drams –Continue reading “Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society”
The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition
The London Distillery Company has announced its collaboration with luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason to create a limited edition Dodd’s Gin, commemorating one year since the inaugural batch was launched in the store. No more than 300 bottles are to be produced and will be launched in-store on Wednesday 2nd April 2014. Botanical inspiration hasContinue reading “The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition”
A Guest Look Into Bacardi – Untameable Since 1862
Bacardi’s recent launch of its new campaign has bought a wave of interest from both sides of the bar. For guest columnist Keeley Watts, a history lesson and a new love were the order of the day when the brand rolled into Manchester. When asked what the most recognised rum brand in the world is,Continue reading “A Guest Look Into Bacardi – Untameable Since 1862”
Winners Announced At The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show
Wednesday the 19th saw the final of the Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition, staged at the Drinks Live Theatre in the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show in Manchester which, with over 250 exhibitors and 50 tastings and events, has become the largest food and drink trade exhibition in the North. With an expert judging panel inContinue reading “Winners Announced At The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show”
A St Patrick’s Weekend With Jameson
St Patrick’s day is celebrated the world over. It’s a time where all bars in the UK and USA especially, will dress to the colours of Ireland and promote their Irish offerings to the masses that will swarm through their doors. It’s inevitable, and there’s no way to escape it. To me, working in theContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Weekend With Jameson”
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