Buffalo Trace Mystery Migration Hits Manchester

The team at Buffalo Trace came around to Manchester once again to host their annual cocktail competition, but armed with a twist that saw the bartenders of the North West face a variety of challenges in a couple of unique settings. Hosted at El Gato Negro, the competitors found their way to the final byContinue reading “Buffalo Trace Mystery Migration Hits Manchester”

€25m Walsh Whiskey Distillery Opens At Royal Oak, County Carlow

Whiskey distilling returned to County Carlow after an absence of over 200 year today as husband and wife, Bernard & Rosemary Walsh, the founders of Walsh Whiskey Distillery officially opened their €25million Irish whiskey distillery by the banks of the River Barrow at Royal Oak, County Carlow. Royal Oak is now distilling Walsh Whiskey Distillery’sContinue reading “€25m Walsh Whiskey Distillery Opens At Royal Oak, County Carlow”

Vermouth Cocktails Dominate TOZI’s Bar Menu this Summer

Venetian-Italian cicchetti eatery TOZI Restaurant & Bar in Victoria is celebrating summer 2016 with a drinks menu filled with the season’s hottest tipple: Vermouth. TOZI’s Vermouth Specials menu has been designed to showcase the versatility and vibrancy of this Italian fortified wine, with an extensive range including TOZI’s spice-infused, barrel-aged signature Negroni, made with TOZI’sContinue reading “Vermouth Cocktails Dominate TOZI’s Bar Menu this Summer”

National Rum Day – Celebrate in style with DIPLOMATICO

As Lord Byron said, “There’ s nought no doubt so much the spirit calms as rum and true religion.” Take his advice and mix up a cocktail or two this August 16th, in honour of National Rum Day. Try something a little different, like a saintly Coco Loco or a twist on the Old Fashioned,Continue reading “National Rum Day – Celebrate in style with DIPLOMATICO”

Final Four Named In The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign

Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and award-winning Chairman’s Reserve rum of St Lucia Distillers, are proud to announce the final four venues who will be participating in the final of the current Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai campaign. The final, to be held at The Magic Roundabout, one of the cities iconic pop-up sites in London, willContinue reading “Final Four Named In The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign”

Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the Spirit results of the 2016 Competition, revealing a record year for entries into the Competition, with a 17% increase in entries, lead by the Scotch, Worldwide Whiskey and Gin categories. The top 200 winners of the Spirits Competition will be showcased at the annual Spirits TastingContinue reading “Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries”

Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio

Spirit Cartel, purveyors of fine liqueur, introduces the sublimely delectable Pyrat XO Reserve Rum to its portfolio of premium spirits. The culmination of discovery, experimentation and refinement, Pyrat XO Reserve Rum (40% ABV) is already a cult favourite with bartenders and is available to buy from The Cartel to the on trade and luxury offContinue reading “Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio”

From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar

London bartender Fabiano Latham is on a marathon task to collect the finest cachaça recipes from the capital’s bars for sending to Rio in time for this summer’s ‘greatest show on earth’. The half Brazilian, half English bartender, sponsored by Sagatiba, hit the streets yesterday visiting 26 of London’s best cocktail bars today to gatherContinue reading “From London To Rio: Marathon-Running Bartender Collects Cachaca Recipes For Top Brazilian Bar”

Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador

Distinctive, Camden-born, HALF HITCH® gin, announces Brand Ambassadors Maya Tarrant and Martin Bilsborough to drive growth and advocacy in the on-trade; and to build brand awareness through innovative educational programmes across London and key UK cities. The role of HALF HITCH® gin Brand Ambassadors required candidates with extensive knowledge of both the brand and the widerContinue reading “Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador”

Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile

Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and Hoxton Gin creator Gerry Calabrese are re-imagining the Hoxton scene as they release the new expression of the gin that has been called ‘the most distinctive gin in the world’. Launching August 2016, the new expression of Hoxton, now offered at 40% abv, enjoyed a sneak preview at this year’sContinue reading “Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile”