What do you call an ale that has been brewed from hops grown in the world’s oldest market? That’s the challenge that has been set by Borough Market which is celebrating its 1,000th year in Southwark by creating an as-yet unnamed landmark beer. Specialist drinks company Utobeer and micro-brewery Tap East are brewing the anniversaryContinue reading “Borough Market Calls On The Public To Help Name The First Ever Borough Bitter”
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Hixter Bankside Launch New Aged Cocktail With A Twist
Renowned London bartender, Myles Davies, of the recently opened Hixter Bankside has collaborated with Jameson Irish Whiskey, creating a cocktail over the last few months by ageing his creation in a Jameson-seasoned barrel. The cocktail, Autumn Leaves is available for £9.50 and will be on sale at Hixter Bankside until the barrel runs dry. TheContinue reading “Hixter Bankside Launch New Aged Cocktail With A Twist”
Glenfiddich Launches Malt Mastermind Bartender Competition
Glenfiddich, the UK’s number one single malt Scotch whisky, has announced the launch of this year’s Malt Mastermind competition. Returning for the fifth year, the competition calls on bartenders to showcase their flair and creativity by crafting a signature serve, this year using Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Rich Oak, Glenfiddich 15 Year Old or GlenfiddichContinue reading “Glenfiddich Launches Malt Mastermind Bartender Competition”
Drambuie Delivers The Punchline At London Cocktail Week
Unravelling the myths behind its secret elixir, Drambuie, is bringing a sensational taste-expanding programme to this year’s London Cocktail Week (6-12 October). Teaming up with London’s most luxurious hotel, The London EDITION, Drambuie will serve up a delicious array of palate-pleasing events in the hotel’s modern interpretation of a 19th-Century private club, the Punch Room.Continue reading “Drambuie Delivers The Punchline At London Cocktail Week”
More London Cocktail Week Events Announced
THE AMPERSAND HOTEL Raise a glass with The Ampersand Hotel’s London Cocktail Week Afternoon Tea Feast on cocktail-inspired pastries including mojito layer cake, pina colada custard tart, bellini chocolate cups, cosmopolitan jelly shots and white russian mini-babas Available from 4-12 October, £32.50 per person or £44.50 per person with a glass of champagne http://www.ampersandhotel.com/eat-and-drink-at-the-ampersand-hotel/the-drawing-rooms/book-now APEROContinue reading “More London Cocktail Week Events Announced”
Monin Trophy Up For Grabs At London Cocktail Week 2014
Monin UK is celebrating London Cocktail Week 2014 with a host of free events, competitions and master classes – including the UK Final of the prestigious Monin Cup. The syrup brand has also partnered with bars across the capital for a range of special LCW cocktail menus, showcasing its range of over 100 flavours. UPPLContinue reading “Monin Trophy Up For Grabs At London Cocktail Week 2014”
Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura
The taste of Trinidad comes to London Cocktail Week as Angostura creates Butterfly House A truly unique experience will be coming to this year’s esteemed London Cocktail Week as Angostura rum brings tropical Trinidad to London’s Shoreditch. Open from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th October, The Angostura Butterfly House will bring fluttering moments of joyContinue reading “Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura”
Hendrick’s Presents The World’s First Pedal-Powered Shaker For London Cocktail Week
To celebrate the highlight of the cocktail calendar, London Cocktail Week (6-12th October), Hendrick’s Gin are shaking things up with The Boneshaker – the world’s first pedal-powered cocktail shaker. This curious contraption will park up at Brooks B1886 in Seven Dials, as an invitation to discerning drinkers across the capital to lubricate the cogs ofContinue reading “Hendrick’s Presents The World’s First Pedal-Powered Shaker For London Cocktail Week”
New New Zealand Based Craft Beer Launches To The On-Trade
Monteith’s Brewing Company, the iconic and oldest craft brewery in New Zealand, made its debut in the UK on-trade on the 11th September by showcasing a range of four beers, available with immediate effect via HEINEKEN® UK. Established by Stewart Monteith in 1868 for the pioneering gold mining communities on the country’s South Island WestContinue reading “New New Zealand Based Craft Beer Launches To The On-Trade”
IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results
The 10th September saw the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce its Beautiful South wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia. A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632 medals. Eight Gold Outstanding medals were awarded in theContinue reading “IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results”
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