Spirits innovator Emporia Brands is working in collaboration with its award-winning Distilleries et Domaines de Provence range to bring to the UK for the first time National Provence Cocktail Day. Set to be this coming Friday 3rd June 2016, a number of bars and restaurants across the UK have joined the campaign to show offContinue reading “Emporia Brands Launch National Provence Cocktail Day”
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Twitter Campaign Sees English Craft Spirit Producers Triumph Over Scottish Distillers
· 20,388 votes counted in UK’s first consumer powered craft spirits leaderboard · 80% of top ten producers based in England · Vodka producer beats 166 gin brands to the top spot English distillers have triumphed over Scotland in a recent Twitter campaign. Over 20,000 votes were cast to create the #HotCraftSpirits Twitter leaderboard whereContinue reading “Twitter Campaign Sees English Craft Spirit Producers Triumph Over Scottish Distillers”
Love Drinks Introduces Lowlander Beers
Love Drinks, the premium spirits and beer distributor, has introduced Lowlander Beers, a brand new beer range, into their portfolio – beers brewed with botanicals. The range will be available to taste at the Boutique Bar Show in Manchester on Wednesday 18th May. The first Lowlander Beers were first bottled in December 2015 in theirContinue reading “Love Drinks Introduces Lowlander Beers”
Masons Yorkshire Gin Celebrates Third Birthday With Awards and Prizes!
Exciting things are happening for Masons Yorkshire Gin, as it prepares to celebrate its third birthday on June 11th, a date already significant as World Gin Day. In addition, Masons have also recently been awarded both a silver for the Tea Edition and a bronze medal for the Original Edition at the prestigious 2016Continue reading “Masons Yorkshire Gin Celebrates Third Birthday With Awards and Prizes!”
The Newmarket Gin – A New Thoroughbred Among Artisans
The 350th anniversary of racing at Newmarket has been celebrated with the birth of a new artisan gin, distilled in Newmarket by Master Distiller, Dr. John Walters, of the English Spirit Distillery. Originally produced for the luxury Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket, The Newmarket Gin is handcrafted from local botanicals, including juniper, coriander,Continue reading “The Newmarket Gin – A New Thoroughbred Among Artisans”
The Plantation ‘Pineapple Society’ is Formed
Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’ Fancy 1824 Recipe, a spirit that evokes the memory of Charles Dickens’ London, has finally been released in the UK. A limited supply will be made available through Marks & Spencer, with the rest of the UK allocation reserved for the select Plantation ‘Pineapple Society’ bars. Following last week’s much-anticipated launch ofContinue reading “The Plantation ‘Pineapple Society’ is Formed”
Sailor Jerry Hits The Road For Round Two Of ‘The Ride’
William Grant & Sons brand Sailor Jerry, will be hitting the road once again for round two of “The Ride”. Kicking off on Saturday 2nd July, three bad-ass, bike building teams from across the UK will be tasked with a series of epic challenges and compete against each other on a hell raising journey ofContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Hits The Road For Round Two Of ‘The Ride’”
Lauvia Set to Bring The Art of Armagnac to The Boutique Bar Show
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands is working once again in collaboration with the Boutique Bar Show as the UK importer offers bartenders and influencers an opportunity to experience Lauvia in Manchester on May 18th. Armagnac Lauvia is produced in the heart of the Gascony region of France, from the Uni blanc, Baco blanc and Folle grapes,Continue reading “Lauvia Set to Bring The Art of Armagnac to The Boutique Bar Show”
Firestarter
Gimmick bottles have been a staple in the spirits industry for the last couple of years. Whether bottled within a skull, an alien, a devil, a tusk, oil drums or pistols, you sometimes need to stand out to be heard on the shelves. It’s amazing to say that all the examples above are vodka (withContinue reading “Firestarter”
Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the UK with Tequila Casco Viejo and El Ron Prohibido
The annual Cinco de Mayo is upon us once again, and here at Emporia Brands, we’ve put together a series of events across the UK involving the award-winning Tequila Casco Viejo, and the unique El Ron Prohibido rum. Get ready for an action-packed 5th of May! In Nottingham, Four Hundred Rabbits will be hosting aContinue reading “Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the UK with Tequila Casco Viejo and El Ron Prohibido”
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