A few weeks back saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within Bar So in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Bournemouth Bartenders Grand Prix 2015 final, which saw 10 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea whatContinue reading “The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High”
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Win! A Chance To Win Yourself A St Lucian Christmas Hamper With St Lucia Distillers
Committed to innovation and quality, St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies is a small rum distillery situated in the scenically beautiful and agriculturally rich valley of Roseau on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. A passionate team of distillers, blenders, engineers, technicians and administrative staff work together to produce some of the world’s best rumsContinue reading “Win! A Chance To Win Yourself A St Lucian Christmas Hamper With St Lucia Distillers”
Chivas Masters Starts Search For Top Bartending Talents
Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury whisky, has commenced the search for the 2016 Global Chivas Master, where competitors this year will be judged not only on their bartending abilities but also on their demonstration of Chivas’ values of brotherhood and generosity. This month sees national heats start around the world, which will for theContinue reading “Chivas Masters Starts Search For Top Bartending Talents”
‘From Dream To Dram’ Kingsbarns Distillery Launches Founders’ Club
In celebration of the first anniversary of its opening, Kingsbarns Distillery is delighted to launch the Kingsbarns Distillery Founders’ Club. Members of the new Founders’ Club will be the very first to own a bottle of Kingsbarns Single Malt. The Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife officially opened on 30th November 2014, St Andrew’s Day, with theContinue reading “‘From Dream To Dram’ Kingsbarns Distillery Launches Founders’ Club”
Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia”
Abelha Organic Cachaça is looking to celebrate summer 2016 with a new-look label inspired by one the most colourful, vibrant and culturally diverse states of Brazil, Bahia, where Abelha is made. In order to find the design for the label, Abelha is launching a global competition, the Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia. The competitionContinue reading “Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia””
De Kuyper Shows Off Its Mystery Box
Last week saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within 1812 Lounge Bar in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Mystery Box competition semi-final, which saw 20 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea what theirContinue reading “De Kuyper Shows Off Its Mystery Box”
East London Liquor Company Announces Innovative + Sustainable Local Collaboration With Porterlight Bicycles
LOCAL FOCUS Independent British distillery, East London Liquor Company has announced its collaboration with Porterlight Bicycles, to offer an innovative way to deliver its range of handcrafted spirits to local customers. Handmade in North London, the bespoke cargo bicycle will deliver to local on-trade accounts around East London including Pidgin, Lardo, Lonzo, Brahms & Liszt,Continue reading “East London Liquor Company Announces Innovative + Sustainable Local Collaboration With Porterlight Bicycles”
Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift
Sweeten up the festive season with Stoli Salted Karamel, the world’s first salted caramel vodka, RRP £21, available nationwide. The ideal Christmas gift, Stoli Salted Karamel offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Indulge loved ones’ taste buds with flavours of caramelised sugar and soft English toffee, complimented by a light saltiness and aContinue reading “Stoli Salted Karamel | Ideal As A Gift”
East London Liquor Company + Death’s Door Spirits Limited Edition Collaboration Gin Available
DEATH’S DOOR COMES TO EAST LONDON East London Liquor Company and Death’s Door Spirits of Wisconsin, last month announced a collaborative distillation project to take place on Friday 9 October, 2015 and this one-off is still available! The respective head distillers Tom Hills and Brian Ellison produced a single gin batch of 150 bottles inContinue reading “East London Liquor Company + Death’s Door Spirits Limited Edition Collaboration Gin Available”
WIN! – Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan & Friends
Just as a good home-cooked meal can bring friends together, good things to drink can turn great occasions into incredible ones. Cocktails add sparkle to gatherings and make ordinary catch-ups extraordinary. But they’re not just for fancy nights out and snobby mixologists – and they needn’t be time-consuming or complex. In this book, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan,Continue reading “WIN! – Good Things to Drink with Mr Lyan & Friends”
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