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Campari Group completes Picon deal
Campari Group has completed the acquisition of the bitter aperitif brand Picon from Diageo.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022
Blinker cocktails

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Dan Berger to open Blinker in Manchester
Dan Berger, formerly head of bars at London’s The Ned and bars manager at The Gordon Ramsay Group, has returned to Manchester to launch a new venue on Spring Gardens.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022
Class Bar Awards

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Last call for Class Bar Awards tickets
With the Class Bar Awards 2022 less than three weeks away, time is running out to register for your ticket.
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by Hamish Smith
12 May, 2022

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Meaningful Drinking announces Deaf Awareness Week fundraising event
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, Meaningful Drinking has partnered with Franklin and Sons and Morena London for a fundraising and Deaf awareness event in aid of Deafroots. 
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by Oli Dodd
11 May, 2022

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Matthias Ingelmann and Matt Varona launch verjus importer
Matthias Ingelmann, bar manager at KOL Mezcaleria, and Matt Varona, beverage manager for KOL’s parent company MJMK, have launched IV Drinks with the aim to bring high quality, affordable verjus to the UK.
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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022

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Chairman’s Reserve Mai Tai Challenge returns to the UK after two-year hiatus
St Lucian rum brand, Chairman’s Reserve, has announced that its Mai Tai Challenge will be returning for 2022 for the first time since 2019.
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by Oli Dodd
04 May, 2022
Mr Fogg's Apothecary

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Mr Fogg's Apothecary in Mayfair to launch
Inception Group - the company behind Mr Fogg's, Cahoots, Barts and other concept bars - has announced Mr Fogg’s Apothecary will launch this June in Mayfair.
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by Hamish Smith
04 May, 2022

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Schofields to open bar at Gary Neville's Stock Exchange Hotel
Joe and Daniel Schofield, owners of Schofield’s Bar and Atomeca, have announced the launch of a new hotel bar in Manchester alongside wine expert James Brandwood.
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by Oli Dodd
03 May, 2022

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Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives
UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.
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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022

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Stoli launches limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka
Stoli Group has announced the launch of a limited-edition Ukrainian-themed vodka with all set to go to World Central Kitchen’s meals for Ukrainian refugees.
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by Oli Dodd
28 April, 2022
Attaboy

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Schofield’s to host New York's Attaboy
Schofield’s Bar in Manchester will host legendary New York City bar Attaboy next month.
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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2022
Takamaka St Andre Series

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Seychelles rum Takamaka to launch St André Series in the UK

Takamaka rum from the Seychelles will launch the St André Series in the UK next month. 
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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2022
Roma Bar Show

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Roma Bar Show returns for 2022 for two days of in-person events
After a very successful first edition, Roma Bar Show is back for the second time and promises to bring together the best of the Italian and international hospitality industry for a two-day event.
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by Sponsored Content
21 April, 2022

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The world’s bestselling rum lands in the UK
The world’s bestselling rum, Tanduay, will be available for the first time in the UK this month, through Emporia Brands.
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by Hamish Smith
20 April, 2022

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World Class heads to Sydney in 2022
Diageo World Class will host the 13th edition of its global finals in Sydney, Australia from 12-15 September this year.
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by Shay Waterworth
19 April, 2022

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Pietro Collina announces summer of bar takeovers following NoMad departure
Pietro Collina and Veronica Di Pietrantonio have announced The Love of Hospitality Tour, a four-stop bar that will see the pair host masterclasses and events at some of Latin America’s most celebrated bars.
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by Oli Dodd
12 April, 2022

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Amaro Montenegro opens applications for its annual bartending competition
Italian Amaro brand Amaro Montenegro has announced the return of The Vero Bartender, its annual cocktail competition, after a two-year hiatus.
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by Oli Dodd
12 April, 2022

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Destilería Serrallés launches Don Q in UK
Puerto Rican rum producer, Distillería Serrallés has launched its portfolio of aged Don Q Rums in the UK.
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by Oli Dodd
08 April, 2022

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Michter's Classroom opens for registration
Registrations for the Classroom event in association with Michter's Distillery are now open. 
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by Hamish Smith
06 April, 2022

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Ukraine fundraiser calls on bartenders' help
A fundraiser has launched calling on bartenders around the world to create a cocktail dedicated to Ukraine.
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by Hamish Smith
04 April, 2022

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Last call for Nc’nean Creations 2022 competition entries
Tomorrow (March 31 ) is the final day to enter Nc’nean Creations 2022 cocktail competition. 
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by Hamish Smith
30 March, 2022

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The best ciders from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
30 March, 2022
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Newton’s Bar to open in Wandsworth
Gravity Southside in Wandsworth opens its first dedicated cocktail bar this April - Newton’s Bar.
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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2022

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Funkidory launches koserat mead

Peckham bar Funkidory has launched a mead in collaboration with Gosnells of London Mead Company.
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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2022

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The best of the rest from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2022

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The best tonic waters from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2022
Beer BBAs

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The best beers from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2022

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The best softs and mixers from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
25 March, 2022

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Eric Yu invests in Ojo de Dios mezcal
Bar entrepreneur Eric Yu has invested in mezcal brand Ojo de Dios, with an agreement in place to promote the brand in the UK.
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by Hamish Smith
24 March, 2022

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The best non-abv spirits from the BBAs 2022
The Bartenders' Brand Awards, now in its fifth year, is our annual product testing - by bartenders, for bartenders. 
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by Hamish Smith
22 March, 2022