I do love a good vodka. I’ve worked with several over the years, but I’m always on the look out for a vodka that takes the vodka category and shakes it like a mad man. Sauvelle, I believe, had done just that. It may be because I’m a sucker for marketing and creativity (it isContinue reading “Sauvelle”
Tag Archives: vodka
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”
Beluga
‘Made with Pride’. It’s great to read this statement when looking into a brand for the first time. It evokes feelings of wonder as you ponder the craftsmanship that has been placed into creating the liquid. The question is though, does it actually define the brand? Or is it a loose term to gain someContinue reading “Beluga”
The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds
Last week saw the first northern edition of Cocktails in the City in Leeds as they took over the town hall for two evenings and invited 20 of the cities best and brightest bars to create and impress the sold out crowds! In attendance was yours truly, and after being invited to judge the bestContinue reading “The Winners and Shakers at Cocktails in the City, Leeds”
Cellar Trends Expands Portfolio
Family run distributor, Cellar Trends, is set to continue its successes in 2016 with the addition of two brands to its ever-expanding portfolio. From the 11th April, Cellar Trends will handle all sales, distribution and marketing for Underberg® and Grasovka Vodka, joining the wider Underberg portfolio of Asbach, XuXu and Pitu which CT have distributedContinue reading “Cellar Trends Expands Portfolio”
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”
Emporia Brands Appoint New Staritsky & Levitsky UK Brand Ambassador
Emporia Brands are proud to announce that Staritsky & Levitsky, the first super-premium vodka produced and distilled in the birthplace of grain vodka, Ukraine, has appointed Dainius Kazlauskas as its UK Brand Ambassador. Working with Emporia Brands, the vodka brands UK distributor, Dainius will be touring the UK over the coming months, visiting Manchester, Newcastle,Continue reading “Emporia Brands Appoint New Staritsky & Levitsky UK Brand Ambassador”
LUX
Vodka is a fickle category, Marmite so-to-speak. You can speak to some and they will despise all its worth. Speak to others and they will praise to the vodka Gods. Some drink it straight, some only in cocktails and mixers. Creating a premium vodka in this day and age means you need to be eye-catching,Continue reading “LUX”
Outerspace
The shape and look of a bottle can really define a brand in the modern age, but does the liquid ever hold up to balance out the product? We’ve had Crystal Head within a skull, Mamont shaped like a tusk and 666 portrayed within a Devil likened bottle, but how about an alien head? OuterspaceContinue reading “Outerspace”
Retox And Refuel At Soho’s Hottest Hotel
Offering an escape from detox season, W London – Leicester Square has announced the launch of an immersive event series that pushes the boundaries of music, design and taste. The Vitamin Mix Series will help guests retox and refuel in the New Year, in collaboration with up-and-coming Art collective Increments, and London juicery Imbibery. KickingContinue reading “Retox And Refuel At Soho’s Hottest Hotel”
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