Over 1,400 people descended on Oval Space for The London Whisky Weekender 2015 for a second year of East London whisky festivities. Iconic venue Oval Space partnered with The Whisky Lounge to bring whisky to the people once more, with the annual London Whisky Weekender which ran from 11th – 12th April. Guests enjoyed overContinue reading “The Whisky World Descend To Oval Space In East London For Another Year Of The London Whisky Weekender”
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Underground Punch Pong League Returns For 2015
Bartenders across the country are dusting off their ping pong balls as the Underground Punch Pong League returns for 2015 with the Bartenders’ Challenge Cup. Now in its third consecutive year, the main event in the league’s calendar will be the UPPL Bartenders’ Challenge Cup which will tour to seven cities around the country. EachContinue reading “Underground Punch Pong League Returns For 2015”
The Camarena Family
The Camarena Family is one of the most famous and major names within the tequila industry. Here in the UK, they are synonymous with a growing set of brands that are taking a different outlook to the tequila industry and offering an alternative on all three levels of brand leadership. Welcome to Casco Viejo, LaContinue reading “The Camarena Family”
The Berry Company
Drinks Enthusiast is not always about alcohol or distilled spirits, but I try to experience a wide variety of expressions within the soft drink category, as shown with the likes of Zeo and Fentimans. The latest brand to come across me are the new Special Tea varieties from The Berry Company, a venture that bringContinue reading “The Berry Company”
The Launch Of The Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select
This week saw one of Manchester’s favourite whisky dens, The Britons Protection, host a rather special evening in their 200 plus years of existence. Jack Daniel’s, one of the world’s most famous brands, offer a service where you can purchase a Single Reserve barrel, and to add to their impressive 320 expressions of whisky, overContinue reading “The Launch Of The Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select”
Cocktails In The City Manchester – Preview
Thursday saw the preview of one of the most hotly-anticipated nights in the Manchester cocktail calendar as the makers of Cocktails in the City came to Cloud 23 and showed off this years brand and bar collaborators. With 20 bars, from across Manchester, bringing their favourite brand to show off a unique signature serve to theContinue reading “Cocktails In The City Manchester – Preview”
The 86 Company
Bartenders. The lifeline of any country when the serving of drinks is concerned. The connection between bottle and customer. The guys and girls every brand needs to get on their side to really make a splash in the bar world. Welcome then to The 86 Company. The 86 Company was formed back in September 2012,Continue reading “The 86 Company”
Wenneker
Most of you will know that the Dutch are the creditors when gin is concerned. They were the fathers of Genever, which spun itself into the category we all know and love. It’s odd then that here in the UK, Dutch gin’s are relatively low on the ratio scale. Bols and Sylvius are just twoContinue reading “Wenneker”
Imperial Collection
Vodka can be criminally underrated in this day and age. With so many countries now handing themselves the opportunity to fill the market with their own ‘unique’ creation, it’s hard to really stand out to the true and ultimately create a vodka worthy of quality. Perhaps Imperial Collection can be one of them? It’s allegedContinue reading “Imperial Collection”
Mezcal Vago
Mezcal is the next big thing for 2015. Here in Manchester, the category awareness has grown and specialist bars and restaurants have popped up to bring Mezcal to the public. One of the more interesting brands to hit the category here in the UK, is Mezcal Vago. This specific Mezcal has been created by AquilinoContinue reading “Mezcal Vago”
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