J Wray & Nephew has revealed its first major consumer campaign for its premium Jamaican coconut rum, Koko Kanu. The campaign follows continued on-trade popularity and will see the UK’s only full strength coconut rum extend its focus to secure Koko Kanu listings nationally in the grocery and convenience channels. A series of consumerContinue reading “J Wray & Nephew Announces First UK Campaign For Premium Coconut Rum, Koko Kanu”
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Sohocello Brought To You By Chase Distillery And Pizza Pilgrims
Grown in Amalfi, distilled in England, and born in Soho, this month (June) sees the launch of Sohocello – the strictly limited-edition fruit of an exclusive collaboration between the world-renowned Chase Distillery and Soho favourites, Pizza Pilgrims. Sohocello is a continent apart from the sickly-sweet, mass-produced limoncello familiar to holidaymakers. Fusing single-origin Amalfi lemons withContinue reading “Sohocello Brought To You By Chase Distillery And Pizza Pilgrims”
Sailor Jerry Launches UK Initiative To Get Bartenders A Day Off And Find The ‘Nation’s Favourite Bartender’
Sailor Jerry is taking a bold step. For the first time in UK history, it is launching an initiative to show bartenders some appreciation for all that they do for its patrons. The spiced rum brand is campaigning for 100,000 signatures to bring a petition to parliament and have Bartender Appreciation Day (B.A.D.) recognised asContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Launches UK Initiative To Get Bartenders A Day Off And Find The ‘Nation’s Favourite Bartender’”
‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’
The new single malt distillery under construction at Kingsbarns in Fife has passed another milestone in its development with the completion of the roof of the re-furbished listed building. Director William Wemyss visited the site last week to put one of the last of the roof tiles into place. Joining him were the Distillery FounderContinue reading “‘From Dream To Dram’. New Fife Distillery At Kingsbarns Is ‘Topping Out’”
The Aperol Spritz Social Returns To Manchester
The Aperol Spritz Social is set to return to Spinningfields, Manchester on 3rd-6th July with a new look for a long weekend of good times and front row Wimbledon action on the big screen. Following 2013’s smash-hit success, Italy’s favourite drink once again takes up residence on the Hardman Square Lawns for what is shapingContinue reading “The Aperol Spritz Social Returns To Manchester”
Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer
This summer, Leblon Natural Cane Cachaça, a national treasure of Brazil, is bringing a splash of South American spirit to the UK with its delicious artisanal cocktails and must-visit experiences. Handcrafted and produced at Maison Leblon in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s fertile agricultural heartland, Leblon Cachaça is already a favourite tipple in top culinary venues inContinue reading “Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer”
Rumbullion! XO – The World’s First Super-Premium Spiced Rum
UK Drinks Distributor Maverick Drinks is proud to announce the launch of the world’s first super-premium spiced rum, Rumbullion! XO. This fabulous spirit is a 15-year-old version of Professor Cornelius Ampleforth’s award-winning spiced rum which was launched to critical acclaim in 2011. Based on a blend of top-quality, rich 15-year-old Caribbean rum, Rumbullion! XO isContinue reading “Rumbullion! XO – The World’s First Super-Premium Spiced Rum”
Sibling Distillery Enjoy Their Launch Party
The 4th of June marked the beginning of a new era in gin making, as the four siblings who have co-founded Sibling Distillery held a party for the launch of their Sibling Triple Distilled Gin. Upon arrival, there was a queue to the door of Lily Gins – a recently opened cocktail bar with anContinue reading “Sibling Distillery Enjoy Their Launch Party”
Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio
In celebration of an exciting summer of football, Absolut vodka introduces a new limited edition bottle – Absolut Rio. Absolut Rio will be available exclusively at Sainsbury’s out now (RRP £22). To celebrate the very best of Rio de Janeiro, Absolut collaborated with the visionary Brazilian designer Oskar Metsavaht to transform the bottle by payingContinue reading “Absolut Captures the Brazilian Spirit with a New Limited Edition – Absolut Rio”
‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery
In spring 2014 Sibling Distillery is launching its first premium small batch Gin. Based in the Battledown area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the company is owned and run by four siblings, all under 23. the This young quartet has accumulated a total of over 30 years of experience in the drinks and catering industries, growing upContinue reading “‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery”
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