The 100% agave tequila from the Orendain family, one of the original founders of the Tequila industry, Batanga is now available to UK wholesalers from Emporia Brands. Established in 1926 by Don Eduardo Orendain, Batanga Tequila is traditionally distilled using 100% agave grown on one estate in the heart of Jalisco in Mexico. The OrendainContinue reading “Batanga Tequila Launches In The UK From The Orendain Family”
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Raise a glass to the Margarita with Patrón Tequila in global search for 2019’s Margarita of the Year
Honouring the iconic tequila cocktail, Patrón Tequila kicked off 2019’s ‘Margarita of the Year’ campaign on International Margarita Day, starting a global search for the perfect twist on the classic Margarita recipe. Now in its fifth year, the bar has been raised with eight new recipes from across the globe, each offering a refreshing twist on the iconic cocktail.Continue reading “Raise a glass to the Margarita with Patrón Tequila in global search for 2019’s Margarita of the Year”
The ‘Tahona Society Collective Spirit’ Crowns Winners Of First-Ever Sustainable Competition
A mental health network for the hospitality industry in Canada, created by Alex Black and Makenzie Chilton from Vancouver, Canada, has been announced as the winning concept at the first ever The Tahona Society Collective Spirit hosted by Altos Tequila in Mexico this week. The start-up competition challenged 15 bartender finalists to present new projectContinue reading “The ‘Tahona Society Collective Spirit’ Crowns Winners Of First-Ever Sustainable Competition”
Winner Announced At 1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition
Callum Baines from Treacle Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh has been crowned the winner of 1800 Tequila’s Visionaries Competition. Bartenders across the UK were tasked with creating a cocktail that demonstrates what we will be drinking in 20 years’ time. The five other finalists included; Amy Swanton from The Aviator Hotel, Farnborough, Jonathan Shaw from OneContinue reading “Winner Announced At 1800 Visionaries Cocktail Competition”
Newly Launched Mezcal Steals the Agave Crown
While spirit connoisseurs have been excited in recent times by the tequila revolution, something far more exquisite has been sweeping the awards at the recent International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Arguably the biggest news to emerge from the IWSC was that a mezcal, not a tequila, had taken top honours in the agave categoryContinue reading “Newly Launched Mezcal Steals the Agave Crown”
Altos Tequila Launches The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017
Altos Tequila is inviting bartenders across the world to increase their understanding of Tequila, perfect their mixology skills and gain international exposure by entering the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017. Considered the world’s leading Tequila education programme, national heats are set to begin this month ahead of the global finale in Mexico in September. FoundedContinue reading “Altos Tequila Launches The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017”
Estancia
Estancia is one of a handful of brands leading the way in the teachings of Raicilla, one of the many branches from Mezcal. When talking Mezcal, it encompasses such subcategories as Tequila, Sotol and Bacanora. Raicilla is also within these, seen as the softer, less smoky variation, closer to the Mezcal style, than that of Sotol whichContinue reading “Estancia”
Agave Tequila Another Go: Tequila & Mezcal Fest Returns For Its Third Year
Raise a toast to Mexico’s much loved (and often misunderstood) liquid export as Tequila & Mezcal Fest makes a triumphant return on 17th and 18th September 2016 for a third consecutive year, and is the UK’s first ever and only festival dedicated exclusively to showcasing the very best bits of Mexico in what continues toContinue reading “Agave Tequila Another Go: Tequila & Mezcal Fest Returns For Its Third Year”
Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition Winner Announced with Tequila Casco Viejo
The winner for Northern Restaurant & Bar’s annual cocktail competition, sponsored by Tequila Casco Viejo, has been announced and wins a once in a lifetime VIP visit to Arandas in Mexico. Competitors had been asked to submit one unique drink, containing a minimum of 35 ml of either Tequila Casco Viejo Blanco or Reposado, andContinue reading “Northern Restaurant & Bar Cocktail Competition Winner Announced with Tequila Casco Viejo”
Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes
Here at Emporia Brands HQ, we asked a number of our award-winning brands to send us across their festive recipes, perfect to impress your friends and family with. Ron Prohibido – ‘the forbidden rum’ – is a unique premium Latino rum from Mexico. Made in a traditional 12 year solera with a unique combination ofContinue reading “Emporia Brands Release Their Festive Cocktail Recipes”
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