I’ve not been down to London to attend a launch for a while, but I gained the opportunity to fit in a day to be a part of a bartenders favourite, yet rather unexplored category. Reál, a brand of cocktail ingredient, has had an upgrade and expanded from the well-known Coco Reál to an additional seven flavours. To markContinue reading “Reál”
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Halloween Cocktails From Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur
Halloween is here, and Paulina Michalak of Quintessential Brands has created two frighteningly good cocktails using Toussaint coffee rum liqueur! Zombie Tao Glass – Tiki Mug Ingredients – 40 ml Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur 40 ml Skipper Rum 20 ml Fresh lime juice 10 ml Maraschino liqueur 15 ml Orgeat syrup 5 ml Grenadine Method – Continue reading “Halloween Cocktails From Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur”
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
I’ve been quite honoured recently. The brand new Bombay Sapphire distillery, located at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire, opened its doors at the start of October, but I, alongside other distinguished publications, had the opportunity to be guided around by the team on site and see the unique set up that Bombay Sapphire have been workingContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire Distillery”
Caorunn #Forage2Glass
This summer a new phase of looking into the reality of a spirit has taken place. I take part in something called the Great British Food Festival, held all over England over the summer months, and regularly promote artisan spirits to an intrigued public. Something I’ve seen become a growing demand for, depending on theContinue reading “Caorunn #Forage2Glass”
Low Alcohol & Infused Wine Trends Break New Ground With Arniston Bay Infusions
Full on flavour, light on alcohol, Arniston Bay’s new Infusions is the trend revolutionising the wine aisle this Autumn. Look out for this fresh new taste in your local Tesco store. Arniston Bay Infusions will define this year’s infused global wine trend. Fed-up with high alcohol, heavy drinks, wine drinkers have been looking for lighterContinue reading “Low Alcohol & Infused Wine Trends Break New Ground With Arniston Bay Infusions”
Irish Distillers Welcomes The Public To The Irish Whiskey Academy
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard is opening the doors to its acclaimed Irish Whiskey Academy to the general public for the first time, with in-depth courses available to spirits enthusiasts from December this year. The Irish Whiskey Academy, which was unveiled to the trade in September 2013, aims to improve understanding about the quality and provenanceContinue reading “Irish Distillers Welcomes The Public To The Irish Whiskey Academy”
Chivas Regal Shows Support For Social Entrepreneurs Who Win The Right Way
Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, has launched The Venture – a global search for the most promising social entrepreneurs: those with businesses or ideas that use enterprise and innovation as a force for good. ‘The Venture’ is an international fund which provides aspiring social entrepreneurs with $1 million of financial assistance, global exposureContinue reading “Chivas Regal Shows Support For Social Entrepreneurs Who Win The Right Way”
THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results
Award-winning film director, Francis Ford Coppola wins prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Trophy for his wine. It is not only the Hollywood A-lists in front of the screen such as Brangelina that are producing quality wine. Renowned American film director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola best known for films including The GodfatherContinue reading “THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results”
Next Stop Paris For UK Monin Cup Champion
Joe Wild from Jenny’s in Liverpool is heading for Paris to compete against mixologists from around the world, following a resounding victory at the UK Monin Cup Final. Joe impressed the judges with his cocktail, All for One & One For All, featuring Monin’s new Lemongrass syrup, Monin Caribbean syrup, Monin Rose syrup and MoninContinue reading “Next Stop Paris For UK Monin Cup Champion”
Ian Burrell And The RumFest Break Guinness World Record For The Largest Rum Tasting
On Thursday 9th October rum fans joined Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell to take part in a very special tasting at London’s ILEC, ahead of the eighth annual The RumFest. 353 people smashed the record for the ‘World’s Largest Rum Tasting Event’, which was officially confirmed by an attending GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicator. Guided onContinue reading “Ian Burrell And The RumFest Break Guinness World Record For The Largest Rum Tasting”
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