Monteith’s Brewing Company, the iconic and oldest craft brewery in New Zealand, made its debut in the UK on-trade on the 11th September by showcasing a range of four beers, available with immediate effect via HEINEKEN® UK. Established by Stewart Monteith in 1868 for the pioneering gold mining communities on the country’s South Island WestContinue reading “New New Zealand Based Craft Beer Launches To The On-Trade”
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IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results
The 10th September saw the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce its Beautiful South wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia. A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632 medals. Eight Gold Outstanding medals were awarded in theContinue reading “IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results”
‘Pint Of The Usual Sir? No I’ll Have A Glass Of Claret Please’
Some countries look down their noses at the British and deride us for our lack of taste and knowledge relating to food and drink excellence, however new research on 2,000 Brits found that over two thirds (73%) understand that the UK is not a top wine producer in the world and almost the entire nationContinue reading “‘Pint Of The Usual Sir? No I’ll Have A Glass Of Claret Please’”
Sailor Jerry Spices Up Category With New Bottle
William Grant & Sons has unveiled a new look for its premium spiced rum, Sailor Jerry. The new bottle design has been developed to reinforce the brand’s premium credentials, authentic heritage and personality and provide clearer standout on shelf in retail and on the back bar. While the liquid remains unchanged, the new design isContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Spices Up Category With New Bottle”
The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival
The second instalment of the Liquor Market is coming back to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival this September 27th as artisan, craft and boutique spirits make their way to Elixir Tonics & Treats. First held at the annual festival last year, the success has prompted curator Dave Marsland of Drinks Enthusiast to host anotherContinue reading “The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival”
Carl Brown From Dishoom Wins Vintage To Visionary Cocktail Competition
Carl Brown, from Dishoom has won the Vintage to Visionary competition, a collaboration between The Bitter Truth ™ – Bitters & Liqueurs and Hayman Distillers, the English gin distiller whose family have been making gin since 1863. The winning recipes are listed below. The brief laid down by the team at Love Drinks, the UKContinue reading “Carl Brown From Dishoom Wins Vintage To Visionary Cocktail Competition”
Grey Goose Introduces VX: Vodka Exceptionelle
GREY GOOSE®, The World’s Best Tasting vodka, announces the launch of an extraordinary new, ultra-premium expression of GREY GOOSE – GREY GOOSE VX. A spirit like no other, the liquid combines GREY GOOSE vodka with precious drops of cognac. François Thibault, the creator of GREY GOOSE whose passion for crafting extraordinary spirits was fostered asContinue reading “Grey Goose Introduces VX: Vodka Exceptionelle”
National Final Of Wild Turkey Bourbon’s UK Cocktail Competition Comes To Manchester
Gruppo Campari’s Wild Turkey® Bourbon has searched the length of the country for its annual UK Cocktail Competition; seeking out the best whiskey bartender to be judged at the final on the 27th of August at the recently opened bar, Cane and Grain in Manchester. The finalists will be competing not only for the 2014 TitleContinue reading “National Final Of Wild Turkey Bourbon’s UK Cocktail Competition Comes To Manchester”
Sibling Triple Distilled Gin Joins Harvey Nichols Prestigious Drinks Cabinet
Sibling Distillery was launched by four siblings on June 4th 2014, with Gin and Tonic party attended by well over 200 people in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Since then it has been a busy couple of months for the Elliott-Berry family, selling into cocktail bars and independent retailers in Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath and London. The Triple DistilledContinue reading “Sibling Triple Distilled Gin Joins Harvey Nichols Prestigious Drinks Cabinet”
Drambuie Says Cheers To 100 Years With The Mackinnon Punch
Drambuie, the extraordinary blend of the finest aged Scotch whisky, spices and heather honey has created the perfect cocktail, The Mackinnon Punch, to mark the centenary of the Drambuie Liqueur Company. This ultimate seasonal cocktail combines Drambuie, a topping of soda water, Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of fresh lemon, to create a deliciously refined cocktailContinue reading “Drambuie Says Cheers To 100 Years With The Mackinnon Punch”
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