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Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Whisky club opens its doors to members and non-members alike, for Clans & Drams, a month-long celebration of flavour during Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month. Clans are famously associated with territorial battles and bloody skirmishes. But this May, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is putting ancient rivalries aside with the launch of Clans & Drams –Continue reading “Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society”

Winners Announced At The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show

Wednesday the 19th saw the final of the Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition, staged at the Drinks Live Theatre in the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show in Manchester which, with over 250 exhibitors and 50 tastings and events, has become the largest food and drink trade exhibition in the North. With an expert judging panel inContinue reading “Winners Announced At The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show”

Enjoy A Family Mothers Day With Gallo

Perfect for sipping with chocolate treats or serving alongside a delicious Sunday roast, these Gallo favourites will bring the occasion to mum in a variety of ways: Gallo Family Vineyards Summer Red is a refreshing, sweeter wine, bursting with flavours of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry. Best served chilled, it’s perfect for serving on Mother’s DayContinue reading “Enjoy A Family Mothers Day With Gallo”

Two New Speyside Single Malts Released As Tormore Reveals New Look

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has released two new small batch, single malt whiskies from its Speyside distillery, Tormore. The launch of Tormore 14 Year Old and Tormore 16 Year Old, both produced in limited quantities from a small number of carefully-selected casks, coincides with a new identityContinue reading “Two New Speyside Single Malts Released As Tormore Reveals New Look”

The Black Pearl Tour – Docking In A City Near You

The nation’s bartenders have the chance to show off their swashbuckling mixing skills this summer as The Black Pearl Tour takes to the road with exciting competitions, tutored tastings and training with experts from Monin and Plantation Rum. The Black Pearl Tour visits 10 locations up and down the UK and features workshops with bothContinue reading “The Black Pearl Tour – Docking In A City Near You”

Finalists Announced For The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At Northern Restaurant and Bar

The five recipes have been chosen to go through to the final of the Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition, to be staged at The Northern Restaurant and Bar Show in Manchester on Wednesday 19th March at 3:15pm. With expert opinions by Peter Holland of The Floating Rum Shack, and Steven James of Rum Diaries, the fiveContinue reading “Finalists Announced For The Chairman’s Reserve Cocktail Competition At Northern Restaurant and Bar”

Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy

A new collaboration is in place between Drinks Enthusiast and Mullen Bartending, as they bring to Manchester a monthly evening of tutored tastings within new Manchester City Centre speakeasy The Fitzgerald. Held every first Tuesday of the month over the next five months, Dave Marsland, aka Drinks Enthusiast, will be hosting an informal, relaxed chatContinue reading “Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy”

Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Blender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition

As the world’s first luxury Scotch whisky, recognised by modern gentlemen around the globe for its exceptional quality, timeless style and exclusivity, Chivas Regal deserves a place in all the world’s finest bars. Chivas Regal is aiming to spread this message amongst the bartender community this year as it launches a bartender engagement programme, TheContinue reading “Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Blender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition”

Ballantine’s And Boiler Room Take Fans On Journey Of Musical Discovery

Ballantine’s, the world’s No. 2 Scotch whisky, today announced a global brand partnership with online music phenomena, Boiler Room. ‘Boiler Room & Ballantine’s Stay True Journeys’ aims to discover and celebrate the stories of the world’s most vibrant music scenes – from the characters who defined them, to the pioneers that are driving them forwards.Continue reading “Ballantine’s And Boiler Room Take Fans On Journey Of Musical Discovery”