Cheese and drink have always gone well together over the years, as does pairing food with any sort of alcoholic beverage, from wine to a digestif or aperitif. But lately I’ve been experiencing Godminster, the cheese specialists from Bruton in the heart of Somerset. Why? It’s not only cheese they produce, but a range of vodkaContinue reading “Godminster”
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Mastiha
When I visited Greece earlier in the year, I cam across a spirit I’ve admittedly heard of, but never really experienced in its true form. Since then, two expressions have come to the UK with fanfare as they look to get the UK embracing its next wave of traditional spirits. But what is Mastiha? MastihaContinue reading “Mastiha”
The Northern Patrón Perfectionist Is Found
The team at Patrón came around to Manchester this week to host the next round of the current programme, the Patrón Perfectionist! Hosted at Mr Cooper’s House and Garden, the competitors found their way to the northern heat by offering a unique Patrón serve, worthy of impressing the judging panel and ultimately winning a place in the final,Continue reading “The Northern Patrón Perfectionist Is Found”
Agave Tequila Another Go: Tequila & Mezcal Fest Returns For Its Third Year
Raise a toast to Mexico’s much loved (and often misunderstood) liquid export as Tequila & Mezcal Fest makes a triumphant return on 17th and 18th September 2016 for a third consecutive year, and is the UK’s first ever and only festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the very best bits of Mexico in what continues toContinue reading “Agave Tequila Another Go: Tequila & Mezcal Fest Returns For Its Third Year”
William Grant & Sons UK’s Brand Ambassadors Host The Highland Festival 2016
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Highland Festival, William Grant & Sons UK hosted round two at Haggerston Park on Sunday 21st August. The UK’s top bartenders battled it out to win an immersive trip to Scotland hosted by Lesley Gracie, Master Distiller of Hendrick’s Gin, and UK Ambassador, Ally Martin. This year sawContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK’s Brand Ambassadors Host The Highland Festival 2016”
Spirits Platform And Walsh Whiskey Distillery Announce Partnership In Australia
Premium spirits, marketing and distribution company Spirits Platform and Walsh Whiskey Distillery have announced an exclusive Australian partnership with to manage Walsh Whiskey Distillery’s internationally acclaimed whiskey brands, spearheaded by The Irishman. Coinciding with Spirits Platform’s first birthday and the recent opening of Walsh Whiskey’s new distillery at Royal Oak in Ireland’s County Carlow, SpiritsContinue reading “Spirits Platform And Walsh Whiskey Distillery Announce Partnership In Australia”
After Over 400 Years, Agave’s Best Kept Secret is Launching in the UK
National wholesaler and specialist retailer Amathus Drinks have teamed up with distributor Proof Drinks as official partner for the launch of the Agave spirit Raicilla. Raicilla producers R&J Estancia Distillery selected Proof Drinks to exclusively import Estancia Raicilla into Europe and Australia, launching it into the UK in partnership with Agave specialists Amathus Drinks whoContinue reading “After Over 400 Years, Agave’s Best Kept Secret is Launching in the UK”
Global Lifestyle Experience Comes To London: L’Eden By Perrier-Jouet
L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët is an immersive experience around a completely new vision of nature and an unexpected contrast in the urban city of London. From 16th – 25th September, spanning the duration of both London Fashion Week and London Design Festival, L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët will celebrate the creative effervescence of two of the biggest culturalContinue reading “Global Lifestyle Experience Comes To London: L’Eden By Perrier-Jouet”
Tanqueray No.10 Presents The Perfect Ten
To shine a light on the pursuit of perfection taken on by the craftsmen behind some of the UK’s most treasured and iconic luxury brands, Tanqueray No. TEN has launched The Perfect Ten Campaign. Spanning a yearlong celebration, an exciting brand collaboration will be revealed at the beginning of each month, alongside a new productContinue reading “Tanqueray No.10 Presents The Perfect Ten”
Final Day For The Laphroaig Champions Divided Opinions Competition
Following the huge success of 2015’s award winning #OpinionsWelcome™ campaign, Laphroaig ® has launched the global competition for another year running. The social media initiative celebrates consumers’ most expressive, poetic and downright unusual descriptions about the wildly divisive tasting profiles of Laphroaig ® 10 YO, Select and PX. To enter simply visit the #OpinionsWelcome™ websiteContinue reading “Final Day For The Laphroaig Champions Divided Opinions Competition”
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