The New Ellington Hotel’s ‘The Gin Garden’

A completely new saloon experience, The Gin Garden, boasts over 100 varieties. Whether a gin novice or connoisseur, this treasure trove of gins is bound to have something to tickle your tastebuds, stocking unique blends that even the biggest gin fan has yet to discover. From the rare Monkey 47 to the Hendricks and cucumberContinue reading “The New Ellington Hotel’s ‘The Gin Garden’”

Rumbullion! XO – The World’s First Super-Premium Spiced Rum

UK Drinks Distributor Maverick Drinks is proud to announce the launch of the world’s first super-premium spiced rum, Rumbullion! XO. This fabulous spirit is a 15-year-old version of Professor Cornelius Ampleforth’s award-winning spiced rum which was launched to critical acclaim in 2011. Based on a blend of top-quality, rich 15-year-old Caribbean rum, Rumbullion! XO isContinue reading “Rumbullion! XO – The World’s First Super-Premium Spiced Rum”

Vintage to Visionary – The Second Chapter

It’s back and it’s better than ever. The cocktail competition that pays homage to the classics, as well as recognising the need to innovate and create drinks that fire the imagination and excite the taste buds. A prize of £1000 will be awarded to the bartender who ticks those boxes in the eyes of theContinue reading “Vintage to Visionary – The Second Chapter”

Masons Yorkshire Gin Soon to Celebrate First Birthday

World Gin Day 2014 is fast approaching which can only mean one thing, the quintessentially Yorkshire spirit, Masons Yorkshire Gin, is about to celebrate its first birthday! To celebrate this accomplishment, Rory Gilbert, senior bar tender at Rudding Park Hotel, has created a unique cocktail using Masons Gin, and has christened it the ‘Rudding ParkContinue reading “Masons Yorkshire Gin Soon to Celebrate First Birthday”

Sibling Distillery Enjoy Their Launch Party

The 4th of June marked the beginning of a new era in gin making, as the four siblings who have co-founded Sibling Distillery held a party for the launch of their Sibling Triple Distilled Gin. Upon arrival, there was a queue to the door of Lily Gins – a recently opened cocktail bar with anContinue reading “Sibling Distillery Enjoy Their Launch Party”

Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio

In celebration of an exciting summer of football, Absolut vodka introduces a new limited edition bottle – Absolut Rio. Absolut Rio will be available exclusively at Sainsbury’s out now (RRP £22). To celebrate the very best of Rio de Janeiro, Absolut collaborated with the visionary Brazilian designer Oskar Metsavaht to transform the bottle by payingContinue reading “Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio”

‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery

In spring 2014 Sibling Distillery is launching its first premium small batch Gin. Based in the Battledown area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the company is owned and run by four siblings, all under 23. the This young quartet has accumulated a total of over 30 years of experience in the drinks and catering industries, growing upContinue reading “‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery”

The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat

The Manchester heat of The Chivas Masters brought some of the most creative bartenders in the North West to Under New Management, Salford, for this newly launched global cocktail competition celebrating the quality and versatility of Chivas Regal whisky. Seven competitors were challenged to create cocktails from four significant eras in Chivas Regal’s heritage –Continue reading “The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat”

Limited Edition BLOOM Gin Strawberry Cup launches in UK

BLOOM London Dry Gin announces the launch of its first Summer Limited Edition gin liquor, BLOOM Strawberry Cup. Master Distiller, Joanne Moore has created a new version of her floral BLOOM Gin by steeping fresh English strawberries in BLOOM London Dry Gin for a delicious taste of summer. The signature serve of BLOOM Strawberry CupContinue reading “Limited Edition BLOOM Gin Strawberry Cup launches in UK”

Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Launches Mobile Tuk Tuk Bar

Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin {pronounced o-peer} is launching its first mobile bar in the UK in the form of the Opihr Tuk Tuk, inspired by the exotic design and colours on the Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin bottle. The Tuk Tuk is being introduced to consumers at Festivals across the UK and will travel to eventsContinue reading “Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin Launches Mobile Tuk Tuk Bar”