Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner

Glenfiddich’s first global competition to find the world’s most experimental bartender kicked off with the UK being the first country to crown their winner, Shea Campbell from Orchid, Aberdeen. True to Glenfiddich’s maverick family values, the global search aims to recognise and reward forward thinking bartenders who collaborate with ‘mavericks’ outside the traditional drinks world,Continue reading “Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner”

Scene

Manchester has a new venue to impress its ever-expanding customer base, and a dose of India is hitting the pitch. Positioned within Spinningfields, Scene shows off a Tardis of Indian delights in the form of its cocktail bar and street kitchen. Upon arrival, expect to be greeted by friendly faces as they welcome you to the bar for a quick drinkContinue reading “Scene”

London’s First Dry Aged Cocktail Comes To Soho Steakhouse MASH

Soho Steakhouse MASH has launched a “dry-aged cocktail” – a drink infused with the fat of their signature dry-aged Danish meat. Inspired by their love of the meat MASH serves, the bar team headed to the kitchen when it came to developing the new drink. Fat washing – infusing spirits with the fat from substancesContinue reading “London’s First Dry Aged Cocktail Comes To Soho Steakhouse MASH”

Castle St Townhouse Set To Open Its Doors This Summer

Liverpool’s bustling commercial district is set to welcome its newest arrival Castle St Townhouse this summer. The Grade II listed building, formerly occupied by GT Law, will be transformed into a multi-level eatery and bar courtesy of Warrington based interior design and architecture firm, DV8 Designs. Set to showcase a grand opulent bar and raisedContinue reading “Castle St Townhouse Set To Open Its Doors This Summer”

Four Pillars

There seems to be a wave of new world gins coming over to the UK in the past 12-18 months, with Australia taking the ground of offering innovative brands and expressions. Oceania as a whole seem to offer a good selection, with Lighthouse gin from New Zealand already making its mark on the UK mainlandContinue reading “Four Pillars”

Beyond Bourbon: The Global Thirst for American Whiskey

-American-whiskey.com on the category’s staggering growth and the reasons behind it- The facts: On the rocks, in the mix, classic and complex – the multifaceted American whiskey category has enjoyed continuous global market growth over the last five years, increasing by 12% a year since 2009. *Distilled Spirits Council of the US, 2015 Exports toContinue reading “Beyond Bourbon: The Global Thirst for American Whiskey”

Gabriele Manfredi Plants His Roots In The UK

Spirit Cartel welcomes renowned bartender and cocktail master Gabriele Manfredi into the growing fold as new UK Brand Ambassador for Greek spirit brand Roots. Originating from Milan in Italy, Gabriele made waves in the drinks industry six years ago when he joined the bar team at the Artesian at The Langham, London. He has sinceContinue reading “Gabriele Manfredi Plants His Roots In The UK”

All Aboard The Appleton Estate Rum Bus For An Authentic Taste Of Jamaica

WHAT: The Appleton Estate Rum Bus is inviting you aboard as it visits Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, at Circus Field Blackheath on the 8th -10th July. Serving up the very best in Jamaican rum cocktails made with Appleton Estate aged golden rum, and sips of the luxury Appleton Estate 21 Year Old,Continue reading “All Aboard The Appleton Estate Rum Bus For An Authentic Taste Of Jamaica”

City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers

Liverpool’s Stanley Street is set to see the opening of an exclusive new nightclub following an impressive six-figure sum investment. Void will open its doors in late August and is the brainchild of owners Joe McMahon, Adam Ramsey and Dan Friend, whose ever-expanding hospitality portfolio also contains Graffiti and Wall of Fame, which are bothContinue reading “City Centre Nightclub Fills The ‘Void’ For Cosmopolitan Party-Goers”

Outerspace Vodka Makes Landfall In Australia

Award winning, meteorite filtered vodka touches down! Think Spirits has proudly been appointed as the exclusive Importer & Distributor of Outerspace Vodka for the Australien market. Enjoying tremendous success in the USA, Outerspace Vodka is now available in over 30 states across America and is now set to hit stores and bars across Australia fromContinue reading “Outerspace Vodka Makes Landfall In Australia”