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KOL Mezcaleria to kick off agave-focussed takeover series with Athens’ Barro Negro
KOL Mezcaleria has announced a series of six events, inviting some of the world’s leading agave-focussed bars to takeover the London bar with a limited-edition menu.
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by Oli Dodd
24 February, 2023

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Agricole education platform readies for first session
Spiribam-UK, owners of Rhum J.M and Clement, has announced the launch of ‘AgriSchool’, an in-person, category education event for bartenders interested in rhum agricole.
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by Hamish Smith
23 February, 2023

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Industry veteran Wayne Collins passes
Tributes have poured in from the drinks industry following the passing of veteran bartender Wayne Collins.
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by Shay Waterworth
23 February, 2023

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Campari Academy opens doors to education hub in London
Campari Group has opened a Campari Academy educational facility in the company’s new regional headquarters in central London.
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by Oli Dodd
21 February, 2023

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Connaught Bar launches new menu to mark its 15th birthday
The Connaught Bar has unveiled a new menu, Synergia, to mark the Mayfair institution’s 15th anniversary.
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by Oli Dodd
21 February, 2023

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Whitebox launches canned whisky highball
Whitebox Cocktails, the first bartender-operated RTD cocktail brand, has announced the launch of a new canned serve, a take on the classic highball.
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by Oli Dodd
21 February, 2023

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No.3 Gin Global Cocktail Competition Launches
No.3 Gin has announced the return of the Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition for 2023, launching on 20th February.
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by Sponsored Content
21 February, 2023
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Hannah Lanfear joins Speciality Drinks

On-trade supplier Speciality Drinks has appointed spirits educator Hannah Lanfear as advocacy manager,  a newly created role. 
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by Hamish Smith
15 February, 2023

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Nottingham’s Cottonmouth closes its doors
One of Nottingham’s most respected cocktail bars, Cottonmouth, has closed its doors.
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by Hamish Smith
14 February, 2023

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Birmingham's Pineapple Club to close
Samuel Boulton has announced The Pineapple Club will close after mounting costs made the business unprofitable. 
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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2023

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French group GBH acquires Mangrove

French group GBH, the owner of Spiribam brands, has bought UK distributor Mangrove Global.
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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2023

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Amaro Bar's Elon Soddu to launch second site
Elon Soddu, owner of Kensington’s Amaro Bar, has confirmed plans for a second venue in Earl’s Court, west London.
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by Hamish Smith
13 February, 2023

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Last chance to enter the CLASS Bar Awards 2023
The CLASS Bar Awards, which returns on Tuesday 9th May in London, closes for submissions at middnight tonight. 
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by Hamish Smith
10 February, 2023

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Empirical launches two new spirits
Flavour company Empirical has announced the UK launch of its two latest spirits, SOKA (43% abv) and Symphony 6 (40% abv).
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by Eleanor Yates
10 February, 2023

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Woodford Reserve appoints Elizabeth McCall as master distiller
Woodford Reserve has appointed Elizabeth McCall as master distiller, the third in the bourbon brand’s 26-year history, succeeding Chris Morris, who will assume the role of master distiller emeritus.
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by Eleanor Yates
10 February, 2023

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Hoxton Spirits rebrands and expands range
Hoxton Spirits, best known for its tropical gin, has added three new spirits to its range: a Spritz, Spiced Whisky and a Dry gin.
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by Hamish Smith
09 February, 2023

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The Drinks Trust launches 2023 industry survey
The Drinks Trust has launched its annual industry survey, aimed at better understanding the hospitality community and how best to support the individuals who work within it.
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by Hamish Smith
06 February, 2023

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Josh Powell launches Crowdfunder for new venue
Josh Powell, owner of The Natural Philosopher in East London, has created a Crowdfunder for a new bar concept, Penumbra.
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by Hamish Smith
03 February, 2023

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Scarfes Bar marks ten years with global takeover tour
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London celebrates its 10th birthday this year by embarking on a global bar tour.
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by Hamish Smith
03 February, 2023
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Iain McPherson unveils 'Sous Pression' technique as new sub-zero menu launches
Iain McPherson’s Panda & Sons in Edinburgh has launched its new menu, Transcend, and in doing so has introduced its latest innovation in cocktail-making technique.
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by Hamish Smith
02 February, 2023

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London Cocktail Week confirms 2023 dates
London Cocktail Week will run from 12-22 October this year. 
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by Hamish Smith
30 January, 2023

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Hybrid agaveria-izakaya concept Viajante87 opens in Notting Hill
Restaurateur Markus Thesleff has opened cocktail bar Viajante87 in Notting Hill.
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by Hamish Smith
26 January, 2023

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The Dorchester unveils renovated ground floor with two new bars
Following a year-long renovation, Mayfair’s Dorchester hotel has unveiled its ground floor complete with a reimagined Vesper Bar and new Artists’ Bar.
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by Oli Dodd
23 January, 2023
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Eric Yu and Dre Masso’s latest bar Lucy Wong readies for launch
Bar entrepreneur Eric Yu of the Breakfast Club is about to open his latest concept, Lucy Wong, with his long-time drinksmith Dré Masso behind the cocktail menu.
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by Hamish Smith
23 January, 2023

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Research: more hospitality businesses closed in 2022 than in Covid-hit 2021
Hospitality recorded the closure of 4,809 premises in 2022, or 4.5% of the total at the end of 2021, according to new market research. 
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by Hamish Smith
23 January, 2023

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Tickets go live for NRB show

Registration for free trade tickets to the Northern Restaurant & Bar 2023 has opened. 
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by Hamish Smith
19 January, 2023

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Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry launches Total Tiki Online
Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry – one of the world’s foremost experts on tiki – has launched the digital resource Total Tiki Online.
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by Hamish Smith
17 January, 2023

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Diageo to buy Filipino rum Don Papa

Diageo has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum for an initial €260 million.
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by Eleanor Yates
17 January, 2023

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Sweeties at The Standard “relaunches”
Sweeties at The Standard – reviewed in the Winter edition of CLASS – has “relaunched” with a new beverage consultant and menu.
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by Hamish Smith
16 January, 2023

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Exploring the vineyards of Castello do Albola
Winemaker and director of Castello do Albola, Alessandro Gallo, shares his joy in a winemaking region of major historic importance.
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by Sponsored Content
16 January, 2023