It’s a good day when you head to a tasting, knowing that you have never tried any of the expressions that will be put in front of you. It happened to me recently as Dictador launched itself in Manchester in collaboration with wholesaler Hammond’s of Knutsford. Nine to be tried, two of those gins andContinue reading “Dictador”
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Danny Whelan Of Kelvingrove Café Wins ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition
Danny Whelan, a rising star of Glasgow bartending, working at the Kelvingrove Café is the winner of the “Sprint to the Finish” cocktail competition and will receive tickets to a private box at the Commonwealth Games today when the 100m finals take place. In a closely contested competition Danny’s cocktail “Comerette Cooler” attracted the most ‘Likes’Continue reading “Danny Whelan Of Kelvingrove Café Wins ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition”
IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014
The 23rd July saw me travelling down to London to a rather prestigious event where some of the elite spirits would be showcased. A rather bold concept, but when you have the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2014 winners, who incidentally were announced that very morning for, in one room, it’s an honour toContinue reading “IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014”
Chairman’s Reserve ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition Announced
St Lucia Distillers, as a member of a Commonwealth Country, has organised a cocktail competition with a difference in Scotland. In conjunction with their UK distributors, Emporia Brands Ltd, they have invited a number of leading bartenders from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen to take part, competing for a chance to go to the 100m finalsContinue reading “Chairman’s Reserve ‘Sprint to the Finish’ Cocktail Competition Announced”
Celebrate Black Tot Day With Pusser’s Rum Grog
31st July sees Pusser’s Rum celebrate the historic Black Tot Day at The Beach in Camden’s Roundhouse. In honour of the event, navy seadogs and patrons alike can experience the classic naval cocktail, the Grog, with a special Pusser’s twist. How to make the ultimate Pusser’s Grog: 1) Pour 2oz of Pusser’s rum into glassContinue reading “Celebrate Black Tot Day With Pusser’s Rum Grog”
How To Celebrate National Pina Colada Day With Malibu
So it’s National Pina Colada Day on Thursday 10th July and the folks over at Malibu Rum have decided to embrace the spirit and go to town on the drink, bringing the Barbados vibes to the UK. Creating different variants from the classic colada to the Pina Co-lager they want to help you escape for aContinue reading “How To Celebrate National Pina Colada Day With Malibu”
Wood’s 100 Old Navy
Over the past month, I’ve been working with Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum, judging their national cocktail competition in association with the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild. It sees bartenders attempt to create a recipe that would promote the use of this export strength rum; a challenge that Is easier said than done. At the timeContinue reading “Wood’s 100 Old Navy”
El Ron Prohibido
A new rum has made it to the shores of the UK for the first time, but interestingly not from the Caribbean. Mexico is where El Ron Prohibido hails from and brings with it a rather simple story. It is said that during the 18th century, the Spanish ships reached America with sweet wine reservesContinue reading “El Ron Prohibido”
J Wray & Nephew Announces First UK Campaign For Premium Coconut Rum, Koko Kanu
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”
A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay
A look at the new Turtle Bay opening in Manchester, by guest writer Carmen Chapell Elkin. On Thursday 29th of June, Turtle Bay Manchester opened its doors for a Caribbean night to remember. The restaurant chain, which has branches all across the country, specialises in providing an exotic setting with delicious, spicy Caribbean flavours. TheContinue reading “A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay”
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