The 350th anniversary of racing at Newmarket has been celebrated with the birth of a new artisan gin, distilled in Newmarket by Master Distiller, Dr. John Walters, of the English Spirit Distillery. Originally produced for the luxury Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket, The Newmarket Gin is handcrafted from local botanicals, including juniper, coriander,Continue reading “The Newmarket Gin – A New Thoroughbred Among Artisans”
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KOVAL
KOVAL: Common Eastern European surname meaning “blacksmith,” but in some dialects it also means someone who “forges ahead.” Forges ahead? That seems, to me, to sum up KOVAL and all I have witnessed from the brand since its official UK launch with new distributor Emporia Brands. I thought that I’d sit down and dive intoContinue reading “KOVAL”
X-Gin
Cocoa has turned up in many a spirit over the years now, from bitters to wine to liqueurs. But for my palate, it’s a first to experience within a gin, and as expected, Belgium are the host to what is named X-Gin. The name X-Gin refers to the origin of the cocoa beans themselves, usedContinue reading “X-Gin”
Lauvia Set to Bring The Art of Armagnac to The Boutique Bar Show
Spirits innovator Emporia Brands is working once again in collaboration with the Boutique Bar Show as the UK importer offers bartenders and influencers an opportunity to experience Lauvia in Manchester on May 18th. Armagnac Lauvia is produced in the heart of the Gascony region of France, from the Uni blanc, Baco blanc and Folle grapes,Continue reading “Lauvia Set to Bring The Art of Armagnac to The Boutique Bar Show”
Firestarter
Gimmick bottles have been a staple in the spirits industry for the last couple of years. Whether bottled within a skull, an alien, a devil, a tusk, oil drums or pistols, you sometimes need to stand out to be heard on the shelves. It’s amazing to say that all the examples above are vodka (withContinue reading “Firestarter”
Havana Club Brings Its Cuban Roots To Life With New 7 Year Old Bottle
Havana Club has unveiled a new design for its 7 Year Old expression which is renowned for putting Cuban rum on the map as the global leader of the super-premium rum category. The new Havana Club 7 bottle will be available to purchase from May. The new bottle celebrates Havana Club’s Cuban roots with aContinue reading “Havana Club Brings Its Cuban Roots To Life With New 7 Year Old Bottle”
St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the North of England
This April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range. Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland will be touring four Northern cities as he brings together the Chairman’s Reserve range, which includes Gold, Spiced, White Label and Forgotten Cask, the Admiral Rodney, and the latest edition ofContinue reading “St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the North of England”
Sailor Jerry Announces A New Range Of Collectable Bad-Ass Bottle Wraps
William Grant & Sons UK brand, Sailor Jerry, will be releasing a series of collectable, iconic flash art bottle wraps and cups throughout the duration of 2016. Released exclusively in the UK and Australia, the first two designs from this limited edition release will be hitting shelves from April, with the second two designs toContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Announces A New Range Of Collectable Bad-Ass Bottle Wraps”
Ketel One Launches Limited Edition Bottle To Honor 325 Years Of Distilling
To commemorate 325 years of family distilling excellence at the Nolet Distillery, where Carl Nolet Sr., 10th generation Master Distiller, first created Ketel One Vodka, a beautiful, new limited-edition bottle is being launched. Portraying the family’s history in an exclusive and elaborate design, the striking copper bottle will be available to buy from Harvey NicholsContinue reading “Ketel One Launches Limited Edition Bottle To Honor 325 Years Of Distilling”
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”
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