Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell Assembles Another Stellar Schedule for 2013 Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October 2013, London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre, E16 http://rumfest.co.uk The world’s largest festival to celebrate rum and Caribbean culture has revealed the details of its coveted seminar and masterclass programme today. The two-day event, which was founded and is curatedContinue reading “Rumfest’s Programme Of Seminar’s And Masterclasses Packs Some Serious Punch”
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Olmeca Announces The UK Winner Of The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition
Bartenders from across the UK paid tribute to the late bartending legend and Tahona Society co-founder, Henry Besant, at the UK final of the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition last week, with Chris Mosey of Hula Bar in Manchester walking away with the honours for his ‘Olmeca you a Boss Martini’ cocktail. Mosey will represent theContinue reading “Olmeca Announces The UK Winner Of The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition”
New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, the world’s leading Irish Whiskey producer, has unveiled a new look and line-up for its popular Powers range, reflecting the company’s vision for Powers as a contemporary, super-premium whiskey, recognised for its flavour, quality and craft. Changes to the range include the addition of a new Single Pot Still expression, PowersContinue reading “New Look And New Whiskies As Powers Goes Back To Its Roots”
Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs
TROOPER Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs Three months after launching a new 4.8% beer with Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, Robinsons Brewery and its pubs are already seeing the effect that TROOPER and its loyal fans can have on beer sales… a 14%+ effect to be exact. “When we launchedContinue reading “Beer Driving 14% Sales Swing for British Pubs”
The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show Partners With Lagavulin to Bring Jazz to London
The beautiful Scottish island of Islay is host each year to its own jazz festival. However, it’s a difficult place to get to, so for one night only, on Tuesday 3rd September The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show, Lagavulin™ and Jazz FM have come together to bring a bit of Islay Jazz to London at theContinue reading “The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show Partners With Lagavulin to Bring Jazz to London”
Announcing National Calvados Week!
From 14th to 20th October, Britain is going Calvados Crazy! Bars, restaurants, wine merchants and supermarkets will all be offering a taste of the spirit of Normandy. There will be competitions, prizes, tastings, cocktail presentations, and cookery recipes all using the magical Spirit of Normandy – Calvados! First of all what is Calvados? Calvados isContinue reading “Announcing National Calvados Week!”
Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare
Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard, makers of Jameson, the world’s No.1 Irish whiskey, has unveiled the latest release of its prestigious blended whiskey, Midleton Very Rare. Regarded as one of the ultimate expressions of Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare is made from hand-selected whiskeys chosen by the Master Distiller from the renowned Midleton Distillery. Blended fromContinue reading “Irish Distillers Release the 2013 Edition of Midleton Very Rare”
Jax Coco Tasting Notes
I’m always on the look out for new and exciting products to try, and one in particular has apparently been causing a stir down in London town. The following is the latest press release from them detailing their latest achievements – Jax Coco is excited to announce their recent listings in multiple London venues. PremiumContinue reading “Jax Coco Tasting Notes”
The Underground Punch Pong League – Coming to a City Near You
London Cocktail Club founder, JJ Goodman , has teamed up with Monin UK to launch a national competition like no other – the Underground Punch Pong League (UPPL). The UPPL is free to enter, and kicks off with the Monin Bartenders’ Challenge Cup; a ‘battle of the bars’ which will travel to 12 locations aroundContinue reading “The Underground Punch Pong League – Coming to a City Near You”
Jameson Launches New City Edition Travel Retail Exclusive
Jameson is appealing to the international jet setter with the release of a new special collection called City Editions, which will retail exclusively in Travel Retail outlets from this month for a limited period. The labels have been designed to capture the urban culture and essence of eight great cities around the world, featuring AmsterdamContinue reading “Jameson Launches New City Edition Travel Retail Exclusive”
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