Final Four Named In 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 final four venues who will be participating in the final of the current Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai campaign. The final, to be held at The Magic Roundabout, one of the cities iconic pop-up sites in London, willContinue reading “Final Four Named In The Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Campaign”

Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the Spirit results of the 2016 Competition, revealing a record year for entries into the Competition, with a 17% increase in entries, lead by the Scotch, Worldwide Whiskey and Gin categories. The top 200 winners of the Spirits Competition will be showcased at the annual Spirits TastingContinue reading “Whiskies And Gin Soar In A Record Year For IWSC Spirit Entries”

Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio

Spirit Cartel, purveyors of fine liqueur, introduces the sublimely delectable Pyrat XO Reserve Rum to its portfolio of premium spirits. The culmination of discovery, experimentation and refinement, Pyrat XO Reserve Rum (40% ABV) is already a cult favourite with bartenders and is available to buy from The Cartel to the on trade and luxury offContinue reading “Spirit Cartel Adds Another Treasure To Its Portfolio”

Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador

Distinctive, Camden-born, HALF HITCH® gin, announces Brand Ambassadors Maya Tarrant and Martin Bilsborough to drive growth and advocacy in the on-trade; and to build brand awareness through innovative educational programmes across London and key UK cities. The role of HALF HITCH® gin Brand Ambassadors required candidates with extensive knowledge of both the brand and the widerContinue reading “Top Bartenders Join Half Hitch Gin As UK Brand Ambassador”

Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile

Spirits innovator Emporia Brands and Hoxton Gin creator Gerry Calabrese are re-imagining the Hoxton scene as they release the new expression of the gin that has been called ‘the most distinctive gin in the world’. Launching August 2016, the new expression of Hoxton, now offered at 40% abv, enjoyed a sneak preview at this year’sContinue reading “Hoxton Gin Reimagined With New Stylish Profile”

Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner

Glenfiddich’s first global competition to find the world’s most experimental bartender kicked off with the UK being the first country to crown their winner, Shea Campbell from Orchid, Aberdeen. True to Glenfiddich’s maverick family values, the global search aims to recognise and reward forward thinking bartenders who collaborate with ‘mavericks’ outside the traditional drinks world,Continue reading “Glenfiddich’s Inaugral Experimental Bartender Competition Crowns Its UK Winner”

Beyond Bourbon: The Global Thirst for American Whiskey

-American-whiskey.com on the category’s staggering growth and the reasons behind it- The facts: On the rocks, in the mix, classic and complex – the multifaceted American whiskey category has enjoyed continuous global market growth over the last five years, increasing by 12% a year since 2009. *Distilled Spirits Council of the US, 2015 Exports toContinue reading “Beyond Bourbon: The Global Thirst for American Whiskey”

Gabriele Manfredi Plants His Roots In The UK

Spirit Cartel welcomes renowned bartender and cocktail master Gabriele Manfredi into the growing fold as new UK Brand Ambassador for Greek spirit brand Roots. Originating from Milan in Italy, Gabriele made waves in the drinks industry six years ago when he joined the bar team at the Artesian at The Langham, London. He has sinceContinue reading “Gabriele Manfredi Plants His Roots In The UK”

All Aboard The Appleton Estate Rum Bus For An Authentic Taste Of Jamaica

WHAT: The Appleton Estate Rum Bus is inviting you aboard as it visits Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest food festival, at Circus Field Blackheath on the 8th -10th July. Serving up the very best in Jamaican rum cocktails made with Appleton Estate aged golden rum, and sips of the luxury Appleton Estate 21 Year Old,Continue reading “All Aboard The Appleton Estate Rum Bus For An Authentic Taste Of Jamaica”

Brand New Look For Koko Kanu Revealed

The UK’s leading premium flavoured white rum is set for continued growth in the UK as a distinctive new packaging inspired by the golden era of travel is released to the trade. The new design for Koko Kanu – an aged Jamaican rum blended with coconut flavour – is set to capture the attention ofContinue reading “Brand New Look For Koko Kanu Revealed”