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Hacha and Vault Aperitivo launch limited-edition white vermouth designed for agave spirits

Hacha, recently named the UK’s Best Specialist Bar at the Class Bar Awards, has partnered with aperitivo brand Vault to launch a limited-edition white vermouth designed for agave spirits.

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Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast

Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.

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Nobu launches tequila

Nobu has collaborated with QUI Tequila to launch a limited-edition aged tequila available for both on and off-trade sales.

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Monica Berg to curate and host Le Bar Rouge at Cocktail Spirits with Campari Academy

Multi-award-winning bartender and operator Monica Berg will curate and host Le Bar Rouge, the educational platform at Cocktails Spirits in Paris, in her role as creative director at the Campari Academy.

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Class Bar Awards 2023: Reaction from the winners

Tuesday's Class Bar Awards saw the best of the UK bar industry celebrated at Battersea Arts Centre in London. Class caught up with some of the winners on the night to get their reaction.

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Chelsie Bailey's first Savoy menu revealed ahead of launch

The American Bar at the Savoy has launched its new cocktail menu - the first by its new head bartender Chelsie Bailey.

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Class Bar Awards winners announced

CLASS magazine has announced its highly anticipated CLASS Bar Awards 2023, with bars from Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and London taking the largest share of awards. 

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The Gothic Bar opens in Kings Cross

The Gothic Bar has opened alongside The Midland Grand Dining Room as part of the latest phase of the regeneration of Kings Cross, London.

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The Pinnacle Guide publishes its newly formed criteria

The Pinnacle Guide has published its framework for rewarding excellence in the best bars in the world.

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All you need to know about 1 Hotel Mayfair's Dover Yard bar

1 Hotel is making its debut in London this July, with Dover Yard the Mayfair site's flagship bar. Hamish Smith speaks to the hotel's new director of bars Matteo Carretta about what we can expect.

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Franklin & Sons teams up with So Let’s Talk for mental health awareness

Franklin & Sons has announced a partnership with hospitality support organisation So Let’s Talk for a series of educational events throughout mental health awareness week.

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World Class GB announces top 10 finalists

Diageo GB has announced the top 10 finalists of its 2023 World Class competition. 

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Chairman's Reserve's Spice Lab comp opens for entries

Chairman’s Reserve Rum has announced the return of its competition: The Chairman’s Spice Lab.

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Roma Bar Show returns this May for its third edition

The Roma Bar Show returns on the 29th and 30th of May, at the historic Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome and will host hundreds of brands and operators from the international spirits industry. 

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Jack Sotti partners with Watson family to launch Chablis-inspired gin

Drinks consultant Jack Sotti has partnered with Alex Watson, actress sister Emma Watson and winemaker father Chris Watson to launch the Chablis-inspired gin, Renais, this summer.

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Matthew Dakers to open 11th & Social in Norwich

London bartender Matthew Dakers is to open his first venue, 11th & Social, in Norwich. 

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50 Best launches Bareksten Best Bar Design Award

The World's 50 Best Bars has unveiled a brand-new award that will celebrate the best in bar design – The Bareksten Best Bar Design Award. 

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Fortnum & Mason's revamped bar to allow guests to create cocktails

Fortnum & Mason in London is to relaunch its third-floor bar 3’6 on May 1st, and in doing so will throw open the cocktail-making process to its guests.

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Cocktails in the City to return for 2023

London cocktail festival Cocktails in the City has announced it will be returning to Bedford Square Gardens across three weekends this summer.

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Sonia Elia joins Cocchi as brand advocacy manager

Former Hilton Park Lane bartender Sonia Elia has joined Cocchi in a newly-created brand advocacy manager role, as the Italian aromatised wine brand seeks to strengthen ties with the on-trade.

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Chairman Reserve Spiced: an authentic spiced rum

Class chats to Dave Marsland, UK brand ambassador for Saint Lucia Distillers, about why authenticity matters when it comes to spiced rum. 

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Crystal Head vodka extends deadline for Creative Spirit Challenge 2023

Crystal Head vodka's Creative Spirit Challenge, which is returning this year after a four-year hiatus, has extended its deadline for entries.

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The best of the best in the BBAs 2023

To conclude our highlights of the BBAs 2023 we have our best of the best list - the top 10 products from the entire BBAs competition, which is headed by ths year's Supreme Champion. 

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The best tonic waters from the BBAs 2023

Tonic water is the last category we come to in the BBAs, but is no less important than the others. Here's the top five from a jam-packed tonic water judging session. 

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Why old whisky became the preserve of investors not bartenders

Hamish Smith interviews Isabel Graham-Yooll, auction director at Whisky.Auction, about the brands and categories that have rocketed in value at whisky auctions – and learns why.

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The best ciders from the BBAs 2023

Cider doesn't have a big role in cocktail bars, but it's still on a good number of menus. Here are our panel's top five picks from our cider session. 

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Adam Handling’s Eve Bar unveils new technique-driven menu

Eve Bar, the subterranean bar beneath the Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling, has announced the launch of a new zero-waste menu, Technique. 

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New venue and date for the Class Bar Awards 2023

The Class Bar Awards 2023 will now take place on May 23rd at Battersea Arts Centre in South London.

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The best non-abv spirits from the BBAs 2023

Judges thought the Non-abv category in the BBAs showed great progress this year. Here we summarise the results. 

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The best softs and mixers from the BBAs 2023

We turn next to the softs and mixers category in the BBAs, where one brand dominates.