Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Launches Mobile Tuk Tuk Bar

Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin {pronounced o-peer} is launching its first mobile bar in the UK in the form of the Opihr Tuk Tuk, inspired by the exotic design and colours on the Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin bottle. The Tuk Tuk is being introduced to consumers at Festivals across the UK and will travel to eventsContinue reading “Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Launches Mobile Tuk Tuk Bar”

Whisky Club Teams Up With Renowned Mixologist To Reinvent Classic Whisky Cocktails

As part of Clans & Drams, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s month-long activities during Whisky Month in May, the Society has joined forces with one of Edinburgh’s leading mixologists, Stuart McCluskey of The Bon Vivant and The Devil’s Advocate fame, for a night of innovative hands-on cocktail making on Friday 2nd May. The Society isContinue reading “Whisky Club Teams Up With Renowned Mixologist To Reinvent Classic Whisky Cocktails”

Shake, Rattle and Stir on the London Gin Journey

Being based in Manchester, I’m well versed with the bar scene of both the city centre and the surrounding area. Whether it’s promoting a specific bar to the wider world, launching a product in an established venue, or hosting a master class within a newcomer, I’m always in and around, getting to know the trendsContinue reading “Shake, Rattle and Stir on the London Gin Journey”

Bunnahabhain Bottle Hunt Returns to Islay

Bunnahabhain Single Malt Whisky is offering an exclusive chance to attend the biggest event in the whisky calendar, Feis Ile – the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. The digital competition, The Helmsman’s Trail, will run over a four-week period and challenges discerning whisky lovers to find four bottles of Bunnahabhain hidden around Islay. Each week, a winnerContinue reading “Bunnahabhain Bottle Hunt Returns to Islay”

Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Bartender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition

Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury Scotch whisky, is celebrating the craftsmanship at the heart of bartending with the launch of its first-ever global cocktail competition, The Chivas Masters. The Chivas Masters sees the iconic brand highlight its rich heritage by challenging the world’s best bartenders to create classic cocktails from four of the greatContinue reading “Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Bartender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition”

A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs

Guest writer Keeley Watts experienced once of my spirit evenings a few weeks back. Take a look at what she thought of the expressions I had on offer; Most drink related events in the North West tend to take place in Manchester City Centre. This is great for me as I live there so canContinue reading “A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs”

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”

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”

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”