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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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”
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”
Whisky and Oyster Pop-Up Bar Launches in London For Start of Native Oyster Season
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and The Mother Shuckers open The Pearl Dram Whisky & Oyster Bar WHAT: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has joined forces with oyster mixologists, The Mother Shuckers, to open a pop-up bar offering paired combinations of whiskies and oysters. The Pearl Dram Saloon will debunk the myth of pairing brown spirits withContinue reading “Whisky and Oyster Pop-Up Bar Launches in London For Start of Native Oyster Season”
Sacred Tasting Notes
Sacred is a name that has been part of the London distillery scene for the past few years, and one feature that takes pride over them all is the fascinating story behind its creation. Sacred Microdistillery was established in London in 2009 by Ian Hart and Hilary Whitney. Their initial idea of creating gin hasContinue reading “Sacred Tasting Notes”
Chase Distillery at Henley Royal Regatta
Every year almost half a million people flood the banks of Henley on Thames, for the Royal Regatta – and this year the Henley Champagne and Cocktail Club will be throwing a party worthy of the Royal event. The bar, situated at the halfway point, will be an oasis of cocktails designed by award winningContinue reading “Chase Distillery at Henley Royal Regatta”
Rum Lovers Need Apply!!
Returning to the UK’s capital this October, the world famous UK RumFest will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2013 and will offer visitors to London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre the chance to embark on a voyage of rum discovery. Featuring a brand new two-tiered ticketing structure, the seventh annual UK RumFest willContinue reading “Rum Lovers Need Apply!!”
Dodd’s Gin Tasting Notes
The London Distillery Company is one of only five London distillers and is London’s first whisky distillery since Lea Valley closed over a century ago. Dodd’s Gin is the first gin to come through its doors since its founding year of 2011 between Darren Rook and Nick Taylor. The story and inspiration to the companies release of Dodd’sContinue reading “Dodd’s Gin Tasting Notes”
Sipsmith
Two brands are credited for the resurgence in British distilling, and one in particular broke a 189 year run and became the first copper-pot based distillery to start-up in London back in 2009 (Beefeater being the last in 1820). So how did Sipsmith come to break this, and more importantly, become a staple in manyContinue reading “Sipsmith”
The London Distillery Company Releases Dodd’s Gin
The London Distillery Company has announced the release of its first London-crafted gin. Developed at the new distillery in Battersea, London, Dodd’s Gin pays tribute to Ralph Dodd, an 18th century born entrepreneur and engineer, who formed The Intended London Distillery Company in 1807. Dodd’s business prospectus detailed his commitment to produce Genuine British SpiritsContinue reading “The London Distillery Company Releases Dodd’s Gin”
