The BEAT Society Takes Refuge In Manchester

  The Pernod Ricard BEAT Society rolled into Manchester this week with its 6 strong team of some of the UK’s influential and engaging industry figures taking over the new Refuge bar and restaurant in the city centre. Concentrating on seven categories, the likes of Phil Huckle (UK Brand Ambassador Chivas Regal), Liam Sparks (IrishContinue reading “The BEAT Society Takes Refuge In Manchester”

Piper-Heidsieck Rare Launches First Rose Champagne

Today, the House of PIPER-HEIDSIECK launches its first ever prestige cuveé rosé – The Rare Rosé Millésime 2007 – exclusive to Harrods and Hedonism in the UK. The Rare Rosé Millésime 2007 is the latest creation from PIPER-HEIDSIECK’s Cellar Master, Régis Camus and explodes with aromas of lychee, berries and smoked tea and elegant flavoursContinue reading “Piper-Heidsieck Rare Launches First Rose Champagne”

Global Lifestyle Experience Comes To London: L’Eden By Perrier-Jouet

L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët is an immersive experience around a completely new vision of nature and an unexpected contrast in the urban city of London. From 16th – 25th September, spanning the duration of both London Fashion Week and London Design Festival, L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët will celebrate the creative effervescence of two of the biggest culturalContinue reading “Global Lifestyle Experience Comes To London: L’Eden By Perrier-Jouet”

William Grant & Sons Named Official Spirits & Champagne Tournament Provider Of Rugby World Cup 2015

William Grant & Sons is proud to announce it is the Official Spirits & Champagne Tournament Provider of Rugby World Cup 2015. This partnership will mean William Grant & Sons’ UK portfolio of premium brands including Grant’s, Piper-Heidsieck, Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s, Sailor Jerry and Zubrowka will have exclusive pouring rights at all Rugby World Cup 2015Continue reading “William Grant & Sons Named Official Spirits & Champagne Tournament Provider Of Rugby World Cup 2015”

Selfridges Unveils New-Look Wine Shop

Selfridges Exchange Square, Manchester has unveiled a luxurious new-look to its first floor Wine Shop with 50% more space and an extensive increase in its selection of fine wines and exclusive high-end spirits. Weekly spirits tastings will take place from mid-September with a large selection of new brands on offer. Selfridges is doubling its vodkaContinue reading “Selfridges Unveils New-Look Wine Shop”

Australasia Late Lounge Review

Australasia is bang in the middle of Manchester’s Spinningfields, the elite area full of businesses, retailers and residential folk. I’ve worked with them in the past as it is seen as one of the places to, well, be seen, which has been great to attract consumers towards a variety of brands that I work alongside. AContinue reading “Australasia Late Lounge Review”

Annies Review

Who likes a hidden gem? A place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of Manchester? Somewhere where you can relax with a menu that’s eye-catching in a chair that you’ll want to take home with you. Sound good? Welcome to Annies. The new venture by the couple of Chris Farr of Smith’s of Eccles fameContinue reading “Annies Review”

Neighbourhood Review

As with any big city, there’s aways something new and exciting to check out. Round every corner there’s scaffolding popping up, huge signs with the words ‘coming soon!’ and a buzz on social media of the venue working its magic. With no exception would be Neighbourhood. An American styled bar and restaurant located on AvenueContinue reading “Neighbourhood Review”

Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester

Last week was the inaugural start of something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Only this time, instead of the usual Warrington and Chester locations, they’ve branched out into Manchester and brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promiseContinue reading “Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester”

Corks Out Champagne and Canapé Tasting

The annual Corks Out Champagne and Canapé night made its way to the prestige 3 rosette Alderley Edge Hotel & Restaurant last week accompanied by a host of well-known and famous Champagne houses to tantalize the taste buds of a bustling, and aptly named, Lauren Perrier suite. I’m going to dive straight into the tastingContinue reading “Corks Out Champagne and Canapé Tasting”