The annual cocktail competition, the “Tío Pepe Challenge” organised by leading Spanish producer González Byass, is celebrating its best edition to date with international reach growing by 40% in terms of entries and global coverage. The 2018 Tío Pepe Challenge has expanded once again this year with master classes and regional heats being held inContinue reading “Tio Pepe Challenge 2018: Best Year Ever”
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Caorunn Updates Its Look With New Bottle And Serves
Approaching ten years at the pinnacle of the premium gin market, Caorunn has released a brand new, British made bottle marrying the fine spirit’s artisan roots with seriously sleek aesthetics. The bottle represents the five natural Scottish botanicals which surround the Speyside distillery and are hand harvested by Carounn’s Gin Master, Simon Buley. The decanter’sContinue reading “Caorunn Updates Its Look With New Bottle And Serves”
The Darkest “Hotel” Launches For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day beneath the tempestuous waves can be a torrid affair, but buoyed with a seasonal kindness rarely seen from the Ocean’s mightiest Beast, The Kraken Black Spiced Rum has delivered the answer many UK couples have been looking for. Seeking out one of the very darkest spots in the UK, The Kraken Black SpicedContinue reading “The Darkest “Hotel” Launches For Valentine’s Day”
Horatio Street Social Club To Launch In East London
This February Horatio Street Social Club will launch in the basement of The Nelson’s Head, bringing a new cocktail bar to East London with neighbourhood vibes. The first venue from Simon Thompson and Jake O’Brien Murphy, who previously worked together at award-winning cocktail bar Callooh Callay, they’ll be bringing their unique blend of warm, relaxedContinue reading “Horatio Street Social Club To Launch In East London”
Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018
The final of the 2018 Gabriel Boudier Wizard competition has been won by Maria Vieira, of East London Liquor Company The second national Gabriel Boudier Wizard final was held in Vertigo cocktail bar in Dijon, France on Monday 15th January. The top four finalists were each selected from the regional heats held throughout the UKContinue reading “Maria Vieira Named Gabriel Boudier Wizard 2018”
National Calvados Week Returns For 2017
The Père Magloire National Calvados Week, in association with UK creator Emporia Brands, returns Monday 16th October 2016 until the Sunday 22nd October 2017, taking place within bars and retailers across the UK, including London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh. For some, Normandy’s lush green pastures reach their ultimate expression in the region’s famed cheesesContinue reading “National Calvados Week Returns For 2017”
The 1800 Studios Come To Shoreditch!
WHAT: London’s first-ever aperitivo beauty bar, 1800 Studios, is set to be the ultimate hangout in Shoreditch, where you can step away from the rush and indulge in some personal preening whilst enjoying the latest aperitivo cocktail, the 1800 Blush – a deliciously refreshing combination of 1800 Silver Tequila and Fentimans Rose Lemonade, served overContinue reading “The 1800 Studios Come To Shoreditch!”
Denmark’s Jeppe Nothlev Claims The 2017 Tahona Society Cocktail Competition Title
Altos Tequila has crowned Jeppe Nothlev, from bar Helium in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the winner of The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017. Nothlev impressed the judging line-up with his Sweet Effort cocktail, crafted from Altos Plata Tequila, which represents a balance between the history, culture and ingredients of Denmark and Mexico. Sweet Effort crafted byContinue reading “Denmark’s Jeppe Nothlev Claims The 2017 Tahona Society Cocktail Competition Title”
Reading’s Milk Bar Named Winners Of The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and award-winning Chairman’s Reserve rum of St Lucia Distillers, are proud to announce the winning venue for the 2017 Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai campaign. Milk Bar from Reading were announced on Tuesday 26th September winners at The Magic Roundabout, one of London iconic pop-up sites. The final saw five venues fromContinue reading “Reading’s Milk Bar Named Winners Of The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign”
Cayman Islands Department Of Tourism Co-Hosts First Ever Competition
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism joined forces with DrinkUp.London (the team behind the award-winning London Cocktail Week) to crown London Cocktail Week 2017’s best cocktail in the first competition of its kind held by the organisers. Six finalists (chosen from 153 entrants) battled it out by showcasing their signature serves to four judges inContinue reading “Cayman Islands Department Of Tourism Co-Hosts First Ever Competition”
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