Bombay Brings Valentines Together

This Valentine’s weekend, treat your loved one to an exquisitely different, romantic experience with Star of Bombay and Dry Martini, the new chic venue at the Melia White House Hotel. Available exclusively at Dry Martini by Javier de las Muelas, the Star of Bombay cocktail and dessert experience ‘Be My Valentine’ will provide a deliciouslyContinue reading “Bombay Brings Valentines Together”

Cocktail Workshops at Dry Martini London The Melia White House Hotel

Dry Martini London at the Melia White House Hotel is the most recent opening from the team behind the award-winning Barcelona institution of the same name. The first UK outpost by the legendary Javier de las Muelas, the team will be bringing the skill and care that underlines Dry Martini’s philosophy to a series ofContinue reading “Cocktail Workshops at Dry Martini London The Melia White House Hotel”

Glasgow Distillery Launches Prometheus 27 YO on 3 Continents in 3 Weeks

The Glasgow Distillery Company have today announced the second release of it’s award winning Prometheus Series with an ambitious launch across 3 Continents in 3 weeks during February and March 2016. Prometheus 27 Year Old will make its debut with distribution partner ‘A Wee Taste of Scotland’ at the Munich Whisky Festival on the 19thContinue reading “Glasgow Distillery Launches Prometheus 27 YO on 3 Continents in 3 Weeks”

“Really Ridiculously Good-Looking” Cocktails

Derek Zoolander’s famous ‘blue steel’ pose is being brought to life with two special edition Cîroc cocktails launching in selected Missoula and Stonegate Pub Company Premium bars nationwide this February. The ‘Blue Steel’ and ‘OMG Martini’ cocktails will be on offer from £6.95 each, alongside special edition ‘Blue Steel’ Cîroc vodka bottles, also available inContinue reading ““Really Ridiculously Good-Looking” Cocktails”

William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt as Whisky Specialist

Independent family distillers, William Grant & Sons UK has confirmed that respected whisky expert Alwynne Gwilt has been appointed as Whisky Specialist for the Ancient Reserves portfolio of whiskies. Alwynne’s focus will be on some of the most prestigious whiskies in the William Grant & Sons UK portfolio, including The Girvan Patent Still, William GrantContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Appoints Alwynne Gwilt as Whisky Specialist”

Cellar Trends Strengthens Whisky Portfolio

The New Year is off to an excellent start for family run distributor Cellar Trends, set to strengthen its whisky offering by adding three new brands to its extensive portfolio. From mid-January, Cellar Trends will handle all sales, distribution and marketing for Rebel Yell Bourbon, Akashi Japanese Whisky and Togouchi Japanese Whisky. The three newContinue reading “Cellar Trends Strengthens Whisky Portfolio”

Introducing A Unique And Peculiar New Take On The Tradition Of Burns’ Night

Burns’ Night is known for many things: the tribute to renowned, radical poet Robert Burns, the ceremonious supper and ‘Address to the Haggis’, the spellbinding sound of bagpipes, but this Burns’ Night, there will be one other curious addition – Hendrick’s Gin. Confirming our firm belief that beyond the bagpipes, the neeps and tatties, thisContinue reading “Introducing A Unique And Peculiar New Take On The Tradition Of Burns’ Night”

Raise A Toast To All Things Scottish This Burns Night At Smith & Whistle

Smith & Whistle, Mayfair’s most stylish local, will host a four-day celebration [22-25 January] of all things Scottish, culminating on Burns night itself. A hearty dose of Scottish hospitality is the perfect antidote to the cold weather and the team at Smith & Whistle has designed a special menu of classics from north of theContinue reading “Raise A Toast To All Things Scottish This Burns Night At Smith & Whistle”

Burns Night At Merchants Tavern

Head Chef Neil Borthwick (a Scot himself, through and through) at Merchants Tavern in Shoreditch has hatched a bespoke menu to celebrate this great Scottish tradition in true Tavern style. Expect his usual seasonal fare with a distinctly Scottish stamp including haggis croquettes, red deer, a mouth-watering Scottish heather and honey tart and Isle ofContinue reading “Burns Night At Merchants Tavern”