Glenfiddich Launches Malt Mastermind Bartender Competition

Glenfiddich, the UK’s number one single malt Scotch whisky, has announced the launch of this year’s Malt Mastermind competition. Returning for the fifth year, the competition calls on bartenders to showcase their flair and creativity by crafting a signature serve, this year using Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or GlenfiddichContinue reading “Glenfiddich Launches Malt Mastermind Bartender Competition”

Drambuie Delivers The Punchline At London Cocktail Week

Unravelling the myths behind its secret elixir, Drambuie, is bringing a sensational taste-expanding programme to this year’s London Cocktail Week (6-12 October). Teaming up with London’s most luxurious hotel, The London EDITION, Drambuie will serve up a delicious array of palate-pleasing events in the hotel’s modern interpretation of a 19th-Century private club, the Punch Room.Continue reading “Drambuie Delivers The Punchline At London Cocktail Week”

More London Cocktail Week Events Announced

THE AMPERSAND HOTEL Raise a glass with The Ampersand Hotel’s London Cocktail Week Afternoon Tea Feast on cocktail-inspired pastries including mojito layer cake, pina colada custard tart, bellini chocolate cups, cosmopolitan jelly shots and white russian mini-babas Available from 4-12 October, £32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of champagne http://www.ampersandhotel.com/eat-and-drink-at-the-ampersand-hotel/the-drawing-rooms/book-now APEROContinue reading “More London Cocktail Week Events Announced”

Monin Trophy Up For Grabs At London Cocktail Week 2014

Monin UK is celebrating London Cocktail Week 2014 with a host of free events, competitions and master classes – including the UK Final of the prestigious Monin Cup. The syrup brand has also partnered with bars across the capital for a range of special LCW cocktail menus, showcasing its range of over 100 flavours. UPPLContinue reading “Monin Trophy Up For Grabs At London Cocktail Week 2014”

Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura

The taste of Trinidad comes to London Cocktail Week as Angostura creates Butterfly House A truly unique experience will be coming to this year’s esteemed London Cocktail Week as Angostura rum brings tropical Trinidad to London’s Shoreditch. Open from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th October, The Angostura Butterfly House will bring fluttering moments of joyContinue reading “Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura”

Hendrick’s Presents The World’s First Pedal-Powered Shaker For London Cocktail Week

To celebrate the highlight of the cocktail calendar, London Cocktail Week (6-12th October), Hendrick’s Gin are shaking things up with The Boneshaker – the world’s first pedal-powered cocktail shaker. This curious contraption will park up at Brooks B1886 in Seven Dials, as an invitation to discerning drinkers across the capital to lubricate the cogs ofContinue reading “Hendrick’s Presents The World’s First Pedal-Powered Shaker For London Cocktail Week”

Win Tickets To This Year’s Liquor Market And The New G&J Greenall Book

To celebrate the upcoming Liquor Market and the launch of the new book ‘G & J Greenall: A Spirited Story of Gin and Genius’, written by Richard Barnett and Violeta Ruiz Cuenca, I’ve five copies and five tickets to give away to spirit lovers everywhere! The book looks into G&J Distillers, originally known as G&JContinue reading “Win Tickets To This Year’s Liquor Market And The New G&J Greenall Book”

Tot’s At The Ready, It’s Rum Time!

Fans rejoice as The RumFest returns to the UK on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October with a fresh look and a new venue. London’s ILEC Centre in Earl’s Court will play host to the eighth annual event, a celebration of rum and rum culture and in particular for 2014, a look at some ofContinue reading “Tot’s At The Ready, It’s Rum Time!”

The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival

The second instalment of the Liquor Market is coming back to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival this September 27th as artisan, craft and boutique spirits make their way to Elixir Tonics & Treats. First held at the annual festival last year, the success has prompted curator Dave Marsland of Drinks Enthusiast to host anotherContinue reading “The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival”

Expand Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses & Revive Your Spirit Of Curiosity

For the first time ever, the delightfully diverting HENDRICK’S Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – will journey to the wild wilderness of Portmeirion, Wales for Festival No.6 (5th – 7th September) to bring intellectual sustenance and delightful diversions to all curiously minded individuals. With the help of the Guerrilla ScienceContinue reading “Expand Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses & Revive Your Spirit Of Curiosity”