Sons of Armagnac is the new awareness campaign spearheaded by UK innovator Emporia Brands and its Armagnac partners Comte de Lauvia and Marquis de Montesquiou. Starting on June 12th and ending on 18th June (Fathers Day), many of the top bars and retailers across the country will be taking part in raising the profile ofContinue reading “Sons of Armagnac Launches Across The UK”
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St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK
This March and April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range, after the initial success of last year’s programme. Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland and the Emporia Brands team will be touring fifteen cities as they bring together the Chairman’s Reserve range, which includes Gold,Continue reading “St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK”
The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds
Last week saw the first northern edition of Cocktails in the City in Leeds as they took over the town hall for two evenings and invited 20 of the cities best and brightest bars to create and impress the sold out crowds! In attendance was yours truly, and after being invited to judge the bestContinue reading “The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds”
St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the North of England
This April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range. Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland will be touring four Northern cities as he brings together the Chairman’s Reserve range, which includes Gold, Spiced, White Label and Forgotten Cask, the Admiral Rodney, and the latest edition ofContinue reading “St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the North of England”
Buffalo Trace Northern Final 2015
One of the world’s best known bourbon brands, Buffalo Trace, came to Manchester this past week to secure a northern bartender a trip of a lifetime to America, courtesy of creating a unique British twist on an American classic cocktail. Hosted by Ross Thompson of UK distributor Hi-Spirits, and judged by the Buffalo palates ofContinue reading “Buffalo Trace Northern Final 2015”
7 Greek Street Social
Leeds has a new speakeasy. A secret bar, open only at weekends, in the heart of the city. Intrigued? I was. And so I travelled over to a show-off evening full of cocktail delights, canapés and a sense of wonder for the ideas they have in mind. Boothed seating, bright neon sign and a bar stockedContinue reading “7 Greek Street Social”
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’”
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