Alcohol
The World of Cognac
Today, the global Cognac market represents nearly 150 million bottles and is worth 1.7 billion Euros. 4 bottles of Cognac are consumed every second in the world.
Disaronno Versace Sour cocktail available exclusively at The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London
A cocktail created to mark an exclusive collaboration between Disaronno and Versace will be available exclusively at The Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London from Monday 20th October until Christmas 2014.
Healthier cocktails at Plateau in collaboration with FAIR
This month, Canary Wharf restaurant Plateau, will be launching a range of healthier cocktails in collaboration with FAIR., the world's first Fair Trade Certified spirits brand.
JW Steakhouse unveils world's first hand-selected single barrel bourbon
Bourbon and steak-lovers rejoice as the world's number one bourbon Jim Beam, and leading American steakhouse JW Steakhouse at Grosvenor House, join forces to bring southern American character to a whole new level in the heart of London, unveiling the first ever Jim Beam single barrel bourbon to be hand selected and exported from the USA to anywhere in the world.
New Street Wine Shop host exclusive Dalmore Whisky tasting
On Thursday 16th October, New Street Wine Shop will host an exclusive Dalmore Whisky tasting experience with Dalmore’s Master Distiller and renowned whisky blender, Richard ‘The Nose’ Paterson.
Revolucion De Cuba hits the streets for Cuba Libre cocktail giveaway
Manchester’s Revolucion De Cuba has exclusively teamed up with awarding winning premium rum label, Bacardi to celebrate the bank holiday weekend in style.
‘Warm-weather drinkers’ endangering UK roads
More than half (54%) of drink drivers offend during the summer months, according to new research from Confused.com.
Sloe Gin World Championships
The George pub in Frant, East Sussex near Tunbridge Wells is to again host the Sloe Gin World Championships on Wednesday 10th December from 1.00pm.
Freeze, squeeze and enjoy a delicious summer drink
Rumour has it that we’re set to have the hottest Summer on record – but come rain or shine British sun seekers will be looking for something new and refreshing to enjoy.
A journey through gin at Danesfield House
Danesfield House is calling all gin connoisseurs to join them on Thursday 24 July 2014 for a Gin Tasting Evening with Drink Expert Joel Harrison, plus three course dinner and tasting session.
An evening of specially selected Bourbon at the Athenaeum Whisky Social
On July 4th, as America celebrates Independence Day, the Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments will re-commence their popular Whisky Socials, aptly offering guests the chance to sample the delights of some of the world’s finest Bourbon Whisky from Rock Town Distillery, Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Rivoli Bar at the Ritz London presents The Tallulah
On 20th May, the award-winning Rivoli Bar at The Ritz London will launch an exquisite and visually striking cocktail as part of its new summer menu. Served in an extraordinary bespoke ‘glass slipper’, The Tallulah has been created by head bartender Walter Pintus, and commemorates the moment in Ritz history back in 1951 when American actress Tallulah Bankhead sipped champagne from her slipper during a press conference to celebrate her arrival in London.
One in three are ’round-dodgers’
One in three Brits admit to ‘dodging’ rounds in the pub, a study has revealed. Researchers found millions of drinkers admit to hiding in toilets, sneaking outside for a cigarette or even leaving the pub completely to get out of having to get some drinks in.
Make a splash this Spring with Smirnoff cocktail recipes
Smirnoff has created a unique range of versatile cocktail recipes to complement the freshest, seasonal, foods available this spring. At their peak of flavour these ingredients can be used to serve up delicious tasting drinks that work perfectly with seasonal menus, making this an ideal time of year to give these recipes a shot.
World's blenders to sniff out top dram
Ten of the world’s top Whisky blenders will assemble at The Scotch Whisky Experience this May, as the International Spirits Challenge returns to the Capital.