Selfridges Exchange Square, Manchester has unveiled a luxurious new-look to its first floor Wine Shop with 50% more space and an extensive increase in its selection of fine wines and exclusive high-end spirits. Weekly spirits tastings will take place from mid-September with a large selection of new brands on offer. Selfridges is doubling its vodkaContinue reading “Selfridges Unveils New-Look Wine Shop”
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The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival
The second instalment of the Liquor Market is coming back to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival this September 27th as artisan, craft and boutique spirits make their way to Elixir Tonics & Treats. First held at the annual festival last year, the success has prompted curator Dave Marsland of Drinks Enthusiast to host anotherContinue reading “The Artisan Liquor Market Returns To The Manchester Food And Drink Festival”
Diageo Still Popping Up At The Edinburgh Fringe
Get yourself to Edinburgh and check out a whole host of pop-up bars from Diageo – Tanqueray Secret Garden 56 North, Tanqueray Gin and Diageo World Class are delighted to present the “Secret Garden”. Located behind the home of Scottish Gin at 56 North this previously unused space is being transformed into a summer gardenContinue reading “Diageo Still Popping Up At The Edinburgh Fringe”
Lidl Clean Up At International Spirits Awards… / New Hybrid Spirit Trend
23rd July saw the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), announce the winners of its 2014 spirits competition. The IWSC now in its 45th year promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Over 70 Gold Outstanding medals were awarded this year across the globe. Supermarket Lidl impressed judges andContinue reading “Lidl Clean Up At International Spirits Awards… / New Hybrid Spirit Trend”
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”
Australasia Late Lounge Review
Australasia is bang in the middle of Manchester’s Spinningfields, the elite area full of businesses, retailers and residential folk. I’ve worked with them in the past as it is seen as one of the places to, well, be seen, which has been great to attract consumers towards a variety of brands that I work alongside. AContinue reading “Australasia Late Lounge Review”
A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs
Guest writer Keeley Watts experienced once of my spirit evenings a few weeks back. Take a look at what she thought of the expressions I had on offer; Most drink related events in the North West tend to take place in Manchester City Centre. This is great for me as I live there so canContinue reading “A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs”
Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux visited this years Northern Restaurant and Bar in Manchester to offer us her view on the highlights to look out for; On Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th of March, the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show was in full swing. The North’s biggest hospitality event, NRB played host to scores of exhibitors,Continue reading “Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK”
Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy
A new collaboration is in place between Drinks Enthusiast and Mullen Bartending, as they bring to Manchester a monthly evening of tutored tastings within new Manchester City Centre speakeasy The Fitzgerald. Held every first Tuesday of the month over the next five months, Dave Marsland, aka Drinks Enthusiast, will be hosting an informal, relaxed chatContinue reading “Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy”
Innovative Creative Agency Independents United Launches Distill Ventures
Innovative creative agency Independents United launches Distill Ventures, the worldʼs first accelerator dedicated to helping startup spirits businesses go further, faster. The programme, created in collaboration with Diageo, the worldʼs biggest premium spirits company and Independents United, is committed to giving entrepreneurs in the alcoholic drinks category the opportunity to grow the great premium spritsContinue reading “Innovative Creative Agency Independents United Launches Distill Ventures”
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