Hayman Family Launch Charles Merser & Co. – London’s First Rum Blending House for Over 100 Years

The Hayman family today announce the upcoming launch of Charles Merser & Co. – London’s first rum blending house for over one hundred years. Based from a four-story merchant’s house located just off the Strand and moments from the River Thames, the new brand will follow in the traditions of London’s late, great rum blendingContinue reading “Hayman Family Launch Charles Merser & Co. – London’s First Rum Blending House for Over 100 Years”

Glenfiddich Festival Experiment #3 Returns to Celebrate Bartenders Across the UK and Beyond

This weekend saw the return of the legendary Glenfiddich Festival Experiment for round three. Bigger and better than ever before, this year’s festival welcomed more than 1,200 members of the on-trade from around the world to celebrate the bartending industry. The private two-day festival was first launched in 2017 as a thank you to theContinue reading “Glenfiddich Festival Experiment #3 Returns to Celebrate Bartenders Across the UK and Beyond”

City of Manchester Distillery Launches the Manchester Rum Experience

  The City of Manchester Distillery, home of Manchester Three Rivers Gin and the original ‘Gin Experience’, has launched its next immersive experience as it looks to bring consumers together over a tot of rum. The City of Manchester Distillery opened its doors in 2016 and has since gone on to establish itself as theContinue reading “City of Manchester Distillery Launches the Manchester Rum Experience”

RumFest Returns For 2019 Along With The RumFest Trade Show & Conference Day

Last year, RumFest saw over 2,500 visitors descend on London’s Earl’s Court to see some of the biggest names and the most exciting newcomers in the industry. This year promises to be just as impressive. Taking place on Friday 18th October, The RumFest Trade Show & Conference will see new and boutique rum brands showcasingContinue reading “RumFest Returns For 2019 Along With The RumFest Trade Show & Conference Day”

Jack Daniel’s and Super Lyan Release A ‘How-To’ Guide on Kegged Cocktails With Nitro Legacy Handbook

Forever at the forefront of trends, the team at Super Lyan led by Ryan Chetiyawardana, started to explore kegged cocktails many years ago. Fast forward five years and meet the Tennessee Nitro Martini – one of the bar’s signature drinks – created with Jack Daniel’s and the first espresso martini in the world to beContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s and Super Lyan Release A ‘How-To’ Guide on Kegged Cocktails With Nitro Legacy Handbook”

Glenfiddich Elevates Flagship Range With Sophisticated Redesign

Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, pays homage to its origins in the Valley of the Deer with a striking new package design for its 12 and 15 Year Old iconic whiskies. The new packaging will be rolled out in the UK and US to begin with from 18th June 2019, withContinue reading “Glenfiddich Elevates Flagship Range With Sophisticated Redesign”

Stranger and Sons Gin Launches in the UK

Stranger & Sons, one of the first gins to be made in India since the country gained independence in the 1940s, as well as one of only a handful to reach UK shores, has launched. Stranger & Sons is the debut gin from the team at Third Eye Distillery, based off the beaten track inContinue reading “Stranger and Sons Gin Launches in the UK”

Batanga Tequila Launches In The UK From The Orendain Family

The 100% agave tequila from the Orendain family, one of the original founders of the Tequila industry, Batanga is now available to UK wholesalers from Emporia Brands. Established in 1926 by Don Eduardo Orendain, Batanga Tequila is traditionally distilled using 100% agave grown on one estate in the heart of Jalisco in Mexico. The OrendainContinue reading “Batanga Tequila Launches In The UK From The Orendain Family”

The 5th Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition Launches for 2019

The Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition is back with an even broader global reach, as this year contestants will hail from thirty countries and Cruise Liners across six continents, to compete to create a cocktail worthy of a perfectionist. Inspired by the perfectionists who craft each bottle of Patrón, the competition is aimed at those in continuous searchContinue reading “The 5th Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition Launches for 2019”

Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign Returns to Celebrate 75 Years of the Mai Tai

Chairman’s Reserve St Lucia Rum is calling for entries for the 2019 Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Challenge, with the prize of a visit to St Lucia in 2020 at stake. Between now and August, bars are asked to create their own version of this classic rum cocktail, with four finalists going head to head atContinue reading “Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign Returns to Celebrate 75 Years of the Mai Tai”