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Autumn Budget 2021: Sunak announces alcohol duty overhaul
In the Autumn Budget to Parliament, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced to simplify alcohol duties in a new system that will see taxed according to their alcohol content.
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by Oli Dodd
28 October, 2021

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The Drinks Trust partners with Equal Measures
The Drinks Trust has announced its partnership with Equal Measures to offer educational courses and mentoring to individuals, as well as supporting businesses to improve their internal practices. 
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by Oli Dodd
27 October, 2021
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Fentimans launches Crafted for Mixing campaign with Joe Schofield
Fentimans has unveiled the first edition of a new multi-part mixer campaign, Crafted for Mixing, telling the stories, inspiration and journeys behind the craft of the world’s best chefs and bartenders.
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by Sponsored Content
26 October, 2021

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MOJO Sheffield launch raises over £7,000 for PACT
Bar group MOJO celebrated the launch of its first Sheffield venue by raising over £7,000 for the Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia (PACT). 
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by Oli Dodd
20 October, 2021

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Fundraiser to be held in tribute to Douglas Ankrah
A fundraiser has been announced in celebration of Douglas Ankrah, the Lab co-founder and inventor of the Pornstar Martini, who sadly passed away in August.
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by Oli Dodd
19 October, 2021

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WSTA calls on the government to freeze alcohol duty
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) is calling on the government to cut alcohol duty as booze is set to hit record prices over the festive period.
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by Oli Dodd
19 October, 2021

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Fever-Tree becomes carbon neutral in the UK
Fever-Tree has announced that all mixers sold in the UK are now carbon neutral, the brand’s first step towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral across all regions by 2025.
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by Oli Dodd
18 October, 2021

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Spirits Network invites UK bartender to audition for new cocktail competition
New York-based media company NBTV Studios has announced the launch of the streaming platform, Spirits Network, and is inviting UK bartenders to audition for its inaugural UK programme, Shake Off.
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by Oli Dodd
18 October, 2021

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Former Zetter Townhouse bartender launches The Bottled Cocktail Company

Kievan Nemati, the former bar manager at Zetter Townhouse, has launched The Bottled Cocktail Company with a range of bottled classic cocktails.
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by Oli Dodd
07 October, 2021

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Coupette and Maison Sassy collaborate to launch new calvados range
World-renowned cocktail bar, Coupette has teamed up with French cider house, Maison Sassy to create the brand’s first calvados.
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by Oli Dodd
07 October, 2021

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Streaming platform Spirits Network to launch with cocktail competition
Media company NBTV Studios has announced the UK soft launch of Spirits Network, claimed to be “the world’s first shoppable entertainment streaming network”.
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by Hamish Smith
07 October, 2021

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Bartenders' Brand Awards 2022 opens for entries
Entries for the CLASS Bartenders’ Brand Awards 2022 are now open.
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by Hamish Smith
07 October, 2021

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Fords Gin to host a series of Martini and oyster events for London Cocktail Week
London-based Fords Gin has announced a series of pop-up events for London Cocktail Week pairing Martinis with oysters.
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by Oli Dodd
05 October, 2021
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Bars, parties, education and launches - the highlights of LCW
London Cocktail Week - once again extended to the whole month of October 2021 - starts tomorrow. CLASS spoke to the organisers of LCW to get a lowdown on key trade events.  
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by Hamish Smith
30 September, 2021

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NoMad London to host series of trade-only talks starring industry legends
NoMad London and Healthy Hospo have announced The Bartender Dialogues Sessions, a trade-only series of talks aimed at industry professionals.
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by Oli Dodd
29 September, 2021

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Two Schmucks to takeover Lyaness during London Cocktail Week
World-renowned cocktail bar, Two Schmucks will be taking over London’s Lyaness for a fully immersive ‘Five Star Dive Bar’ experience on 7 and 8 October.
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by Oli Dodd
29 September, 2021

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Ron Santiago de Cuba Añejo 8-year-old launches
Hot off the heels of the 3-variant relaunch of Ron Santiago de Cuba™ this summer, comes a completely new liquid to the UK, Germany, Italy, Baltics and Cuba markets.
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by Sponsored Content
29 September, 2021

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MOJO Sheffield to open in October with charity launch party
Mojo Sheffield will open on Friday 15 October, with a “huge party” planned in its honour.
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by Hamish Smith
29 September, 2021
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American Bar to return with midweek opening hours
The Savoy’s American Bar will reopen on Monday 4 October 2021, after a long period of closure.
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by Hamish Smith
29 September, 2021

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Meet the mentors behind Edrington UK's new advocacy programme, CREATE
CREATE, the new advocacy programme by Edrington UK in support of the UK trade, is a competition like no other. Partnering with six of Manchester’s finest bars and restaurants, CREATE aims to highlight the strength in collaboration between the kitchen, front of house, and the bartending teams.
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by Sponsored Content
28 September, 2021

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Government urged to consult industry over tipping legislation
UKhospitality has urged the government to consult the hospitality industry before drawing up tipping legislation.
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by Hamish Smith
27 September, 2021
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Pernod launches chili-infused bourbon distillate
Pernod Ricard UK has launched Horse with No Name, a bourbon and habanero chili distillate, created by Monkey 47 founder Alexander Stein.
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by Hamish Smith
27 September, 2021
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CLASS Autumn 2021 - The Hard Reset – launches
CLASS Autumn 2021 - The Hard Reset – has launched and is now available to subscribers to download here. If you're not receiving Class, it's free (to bartenders) – sign up for a digital or hard copy here.
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by Hamish Smith
22 September, 2021
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Giuseppe Gallo launches Savoia

The founder of Italicus Giuseppe Gallo has turned his attention to the Americano category with the launch of wine-based aperitivo Savoia Americano, which is billed as a mid-point between a bitters liquor and red vermouth.
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by Hamish Smith
22 September, 2021
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Pernod agrees to buy The Whisky Exchange and LCW
Pernod Ricard has agreed to buy UK-based e-commerce platform The Whisky Exchange and London Cocktail Week for an undisclosed fee.
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by Hamish Smith
21 September, 2021

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New South American-inspired bar to launch within The Mandrake hotel
Yopo, the South American restaurant at The Mandrake hotel, has announced the launch of the adjoining, Yopo bar.
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by Oli Dodd
16 September, 2021

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New baijiu-scotch hybrid spirit readies for launch
Kylin Spirits Group is to launch a new hybrid spirit made from scotch whisky and Chinese baijiu.
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by Hamish Smith
16 September, 2021

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Bar industry figures shine at Fortnum & Mason awards
Bartender Cas Oh and industry photographer Rob Lawson were among the winners of the annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards on Thursday.
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by Hamish Smith
13 September, 2021

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Diageo’s Distill Ventures invests in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery

Japanese whisky maker Komasa Kanosuke Distillery has confirmed that Diageo has made a minority investment in the company through its investment arm, Distill Ventures.
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by Oli Dodd
09 September, 2021

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Ali Burgess, Adam Papa, and Grant Neave launch lower abv spirit drink
Owners of Happiness Forgets, Ali Burgess and Adam Papa have partnered with former Monkey Shoulder brand ambassador Grant Neave to launch Twenty, a light spirit drink at 20% abv.
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by Oli Dodd
09 September, 2021