Fever Tree To Pop-Up On World Gin Day

In celebration of World Gin Day, the Fever-Tree World Gin Day Pop-Up Bar will be taking up residency on the Southbank from 9th – 11th June for a weekend of fun, festivities and G&Ts. The debut appearance of its all new double-decker container bar, there will be rooftop masterclasses, live music and a sneak peekContinue reading “Fever Tree To Pop-Up On World Gin Day”

150,000 Reasons Why Manchester Is Crowned The ‘New Bohemia’

Albert’s Schloss has poured it’s 150,000th pint of Pilsner Urquell, crowning the Bier Palace on Peter Street, Manchester, as one of the World’s biggest consumers of Pilsner Urquell by volume than anywhere else outside of the Czech Republic/ Bohemia. Weekly 1,500 mile beer runs are required to the small Czech town of Plzeň, the homeContinue reading “150,000 Reasons Why Manchester Is Crowned The ‘New Bohemia’”

America’s First Bottled Bourbon: Your First Choice This Father’s Day

Old Forester, America’s first bottled bourbon, is the ideal gift for those looking to treat their Dads this Father’s Day. With a history as rich as its taste, Old Forester is the only bourbon that has been available pre, post and during Prohibition, and to this day is still made by the same founding family.Continue reading “America’s First Bottled Bourbon: Your First Choice This Father’s Day”

Jameson Restructures Its Portfolio With New Family Of Irish Whiskeys

  Jameson has unveiled a new structure to its family of Irish Whiskeys, representing a unique re-interpretation of the super-premium whiskey category. The new portfolio is made up of The Whiskey Makers Series, the range of Heritage whiskeys and The Deconstructed Series with the original Jameson Irish Whiskey at the core. Together, the new portfolioContinue reading “Jameson Restructures Its Portfolio With New Family Of Irish Whiskeys”

Great French Food Is Set To Arrive In Cheshire With The Opening Of Two Exciting New Venues From The Team Behind The Brasserie Blanc

The team behind Brasserie Blanc has announced two Cheshire openings on Monday June 27th 2016. Brasserie Blanc will open in Knutsford and, on the same day, The Oakwood, the latest addition to the growing White Brasserie pub group, will open in Alderley Edge. Brasserie Blanc French bar & restaurant will open on Regent Street inContinue reading “Great French Food Is Set To Arrive In Cheshire With The Opening Of Two Exciting New Venues From The Team Behind The Brasserie Blanc”

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Unveils To UK Drinkers Reserve Blend, Featuring Rare Reserve Stocks

Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum have announced the UK launch of Appleton Estate Reserve Blend, which is part of its range of award-winning premium aged rums, all of which are produced from ‘cane to cocktail’ on the Appleton Estate in the lush Nassau Valley in Jamaica. Appleton Estate is Jamaica’s oldest distillery and has been crafting rum forContinue reading “Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Unveils To UK Drinkers Reserve Blend, Featuring Rare Reserve Stocks”

Hallmark The Welcombe, Stratford Upon Avon Launches Its ‘Summer Garden Gin Tea’

Arriving just in time for summer’s alfresco season, The Summer Garden Gin Tea will be a quirky twist on the English classic, swapping the traditional glass of high tea fizz for a refreshing Hendricks gin and tonic, presented in a china tea pot over ice and lemon, alongside luxury finger sandwiches, miniature open rolls, freshlyContinue reading “Hallmark The Welcombe, Stratford Upon Avon Launches Its ‘Summer Garden Gin Tea’”

Cuban Amaury Cepeda Crowned Champion at 11th Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix

Cuban bartender Amaury Cepeda has picked up the coveted champion’s trophy at the 11th biannual Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix, one of the longest running and largest cocktail-making challenges in the world! Running for over 20 years, the popular event is an exceptional tribute to the Cuban cocktail tradition and to Havana Club. Amaury beatContinue reading “Cuban Amaury Cepeda Crowned Champion at 11th Havana Club Cocktail Grand Prix”

Young Patients ‘Shake It Up’ for Archie’s Milkshake Competition

Two young patients at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital have won a competition in conjunction with Archie’s, to invent their very own milkshake at the popular North West Eatery. The winning milkshakes will be sold in all three Archie’s stores with £1.50 from every shake going directly towards Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. Patients from acrossContinue reading “Young Patients ‘Shake It Up’ for Archie’s Milkshake Competition”

Lauvia Re-launched Through the Art of Armagnac at The Boutique Bar Show

Spirits innovator Emporia Brands worked once again in collaboration with the Boutique Bar Show as the UK importer offered bartenders and influencers an opportunity to experience Lauvia in Manchester. Armagnac Lauvia is produced in the heart of the Gascony region of France, from the Uni blanc, Baco blanc and Folle grapes, the three grapes bestContinue reading “Lauvia Re-launched Through the Art of Armagnac at The Boutique Bar Show”