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CLASS Winter 2024 launches
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19 December, 2024
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Andy Kerr and Tom Gibson to launch Parasol in Dalston
The Sun Tavern's Andy Kerr will team up with Tom Gibson from Ruby's to open Parasol in Dalston in spring 2025.
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12 December, 2024
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CLASS speaks to Glencairn Crystal
CLASS interviews Darren McGinn, business development executive at Glencairn Crystal
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09 December, 2024
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Introducing Cheeky Swank’s Blue Razz Vodka
Cheeky Swank, the rapidly growing UK-based spirits brand, is proud to unveil its newest creation – Blue Razz Vodka. Bold, vibrant, and bursting with flavour, Blue Razz captures the tangy sweetness of ripe blue raspberry, delivering a taste sensation like no other. Perfect for mixing, sipping, or elevating your cocktails, this innovative vodka is set to become the star of any drinks menu.
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03 December, 2024
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The Watermark Bar to close its doors
The Watermark Bar in Leeds will close on January 1st 2025, CLASS can reveal.
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26 November, 2024
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Groucho Club closes amid police investigation
Legendary London venue The Groucho Club has had its licence removed after police announced they ere investigating whether the venue was the scene of a serious criminal offence.
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27 November, 2024
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Mr Lyan launches cocktail seasoning range
Ryan Chetiyawardana - aka Mr Lyan - has launched a range of cocktail seasonings called Three Families.
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25 November, 2024
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William Grant & Sons UK announces 1887 Collective members
William Grant & Sons UK is thrilled to announce the relaunch of its esteemed 1887 Collective, now entering its seventh year with a fresh new look and an exciting first-ever Industry Nomination process.
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21 November, 2024
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Tales of the Cocktail releases 2025 dates
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has annouced that the 23rd conference will return to The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans from July 20-25, 2025.
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19 November, 2024
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Julian de Feral takes on Nomad role
Julian de Feral, the London-based bar consultant and Milk & Honey alumnus, has become the UK brand ambassador for Nomad Outland Whisky.
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19 November, 2024
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Michael Vachon to leave Maverick Drinks
Michael Vachon is to leave Maverick Drinks – the craft spirits distributor he co-founded in 2013 - at the end of this year, Class can exclusively reveal.
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13 November, 2024
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Stuart McCluskey opens Little Capo
Stuart McCluskey, previously of Bon Vivant Group, has opened Little Capo in Edinburgh’s New Town.
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08 November, 2024
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Project Halcyon announces anniversary events
Project Halcyon is Manchester is celebrating its second birthday with a pair of events with Little Red Door, a 10-time member of The World's 50 Best Bars.
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15 November, 2024
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The American Bar marks 135 years with Liquid Moments menu
The Savoy’s American Bar in London has launched its latest menu, Liquid Moments.
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13 November, 2024
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The Drinks Trust appoints new CEO
Hospitality charity The Drinks Trust has appointed Nicky Burston as its new CEO, following the departure of Ross Carter in October.
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07 November, 2024
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BCB London venue and dates announced
Trade fair organiser RX has announced that the first BCB London show will take place at Tobacco Dock in Wapping, London from 30th June to 1st July 2025.
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07 November, 2024
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Cressida Lawlor to open Ego Death
Cressida Lawlor has left Sexy Fish Manchester to launch her first bar, Ego Death, which opens to the public on November 21st, CLASS can exclusively reveal.
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04 November, 2024
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Snowball anyone? It wouldn't be Christmas without Warninks Advocaat
Sip, sip, hooray! The most wonderful time of the year is officially here. So, be it decorating the home, watching festive films to playing games, make sure a Snowball cocktail is in hand. Because one thing is certain: it wouldn’t be Christmas without Warninks Advocaat!
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04 November, 2024
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The Savoy 135th anniversary celebration in pictures
This October, The Savoy marked its 135th anniversary with a pair of celebrations in its American and Beaufort bars. In attendance were some of the hotel’s most notable alumni alongside a raft of global industry glitterati.
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30 October, 2024
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Master of Malt announces festive Mix & Match
Master of Malt Trade announces their festive Mix & Match offer - featuring some of the biggest spirits brands in the world.
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28 October, 2024
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UK budget a “betrayal” to scotch whisky
In the Labour government’s first budget in 14 years, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that duty on alcohol would increase in line with the Retail Price Index in the new year.
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31 October, 2024
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Mexico City’s Handshake Speakeasy named 50 Best’s World’s Best Bar
Handshake Speakeasy from Mexico City has taken top spot in The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, with the UK contributing five bars to the list which was unveiled this evening as part of a live awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain.
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22 October, 2024
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1887 Collective is returning for its 7th year
The William Grant & Son’s Advocacy team is bringing back its fabled 1887 Collective for its 7th year. For those in the know, the excitement is no doubt already brewing!
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17 October, 2024
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Tabula Rasa to host anniversary events
Filippos Filippopoulos’s Leeds bar Tabula Rasa will celebrate its third birthday with a series of events.
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16 October, 2024
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TT Liquor closes
TT Liquor in Shoreditch has announced it has closed due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
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08 October, 2024
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London contributes four bars to The World's 50 Best's 51-100 list
London has contributed four bars to The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list, with Erik Lorincz's Kwant the highest performing among them.
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08 October, 2024
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Lyndon Higginson departs The Liars Group
Lyndon Higginson has parted ways with The Liars Group, the portfolio of bars he co-founded.
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30 September, 2024
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Iain Mcpherson named Bartenders' Bartender by The World's 50 Best Bars
Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons in Edinburgh, Scotland has been announced as winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, sponsored by Perrier.
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25 September, 2024
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Marcis Dzelzainis to launch Muse at RSA House
Muse, a new cocktail bar from the mind of Marcis Dzelzainis, will open its doors this November at RSA House in London, serving sustainable British cocktails in collaboration with Idyll Drinks.
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25 September, 2024
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William Grant & Sons to buy The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt from Edrington
William Grant & Sons has has reached an agreement to purchase The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from Edrington.
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24 September, 2024