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Scarfes Bar’s Arturo Burzio wins UK elit Martini Masters
London’s Arturo Burzio, assistant head bartender at Scares Bar at The Rosewood, has been announced as elit Martini Masters cocktail competition global finalist.
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by Oli Dodd
15 September, 2022

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CLASS Autumn 2022 edition launches

Class Autumn edition, celebrating 25 years of the magazine, has now launched. 
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by Hamish Smith
14 September, 2022

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Brown-Forman buys Gin Mare
Jack Daniel’s owner Brown-Forman has confirmed the purchase of gin brand Gin Mare from Spanish premium drinks company, Vantguard.
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by Oli Dodd
07 September, 2022

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Irish Distillers to build €250m distillery
Irish Distillers has outlined a €250 million investment plan to build a new distillery in Midleton Co. Cork.
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by Oli Dodd
07 September, 2022
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Mia Kumari wins Amaro Montenegro UK final
Mia Kumari of The American Bar at The Savoy was announced the winner of the global bartender competition the Vero Bartender UK final. 
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by Sponsored Content
06 September, 2022

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Healthy Hospo offers free course to tackle bar business hardship
Healthy Hospo is offering a free course to help bar owners and operators navigate the challenges impacting hospitality this winter.
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by Hamish Smith
06 September, 2022

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Amaro Montenegro announces date of UK final

Amaro Montenegro has announced The Vero Bartender UK final will take place on September 5th, during which finalists from around the country will compete for the title of UK Vero Bartender. 
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by Sponsored Content
02 September, 2022

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Panda & Sons among winners of Naked Malt’s global bartender competition
Panda and Sons has been named as one of the winners of Naked Malt’s global bartending competition Live Naked Bar Swap.
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by Oli Dodd
30 August, 2022

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Q&A with The House of Suntory's DOJO Programme Masters
Class interviews two of the House of Suntory DOJO Masterclass Masters, starting with Kevin O’Duffy, Senior Tea Master from Urasenke Chado.
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by Sponsored Content
30 August, 2022

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Campari Group buys stake in Howler Head bourbon
Campari Group has acquired an initial 15% interest in Howler Head Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, after the signing and closing of an agreement with Catalyst Spirits.
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by Eleanor Yates
25 August, 2022

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The Avenue launches online bartending competition Battle of the Bottle
Streaming platform The Avenue has launched an online cocktail competition to take place this October with a top prize of $10,000.
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by Oli Dodd
25 August, 2022

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Stranger & Sons partner with Healthy Hospo on new health and wellbeing platform
Indian gin brand Stanger & Sons has partnered with industry non-profit Healthy Hospo to invest in a new education platform that focuses on health and well-being.
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by Oli Dodd
25 August, 2022

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Pineapple Club launches Faces of the Industry menu
The Pineapple Club has launched a new menu - Faces of the Industry - which aims to celebrate diversity in the bar trade. 
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by Hamish Smith
22 August, 2022
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Ian Burrell on the return of RumFest
Following a return to a physical event in 2021, RumFest is coming back in October for three days of tastings, talks and masterclasses. CLASS caught up with founder Ian Burrell as the festivities approach.
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by Sponsored Content
22 August, 2022

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St James Bar to launch first menu under head bartender Angelo Sparvoli
St James Bar at Sofitel London St James has announced the launch of a new menu, its first under the stewardship of head bartender Angelo Sparvoli.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Hacha announced return of Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Competitions
London-based agaveria Hacha has announced the third iteration of Britain’s Best Tequila Cocktail and Britain’s Best Mezcal Cocktail Competitions this Mexican Independence Day, 16 September.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Tattu London’s Phoenix Bar launches new menu
Phoenix Bar at Tattu London has launched its first new bar menu under the direction of former Lyaness bar manager, Will Meredith.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Raffaele Di Monaco appointed House of Suntory UK brand ambassador
Edrington UK has announced the appointment of Raffaele Di Monaco as the latest brand ambassador for the House of Suntory.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2022

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Hi-Spirits' Classic Cocktail Competition returns for 2022
Hi-Spirits, announces the return of the Classic Cocktail Competition, with a twist. Calling on UK bartenders to submit their twists of classic cocktails found in the ‘Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails’ book, authored by Jake Burger. 
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by Sponsored Content
16 August, 2022

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Henson’s Bar launched new internationally inspired menu
Soho-based Henson’s Bar at Mimi’s Hotel has launched a new menu featuring spirits from across the globe.
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by Oli Dodd
11 August, 2022

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Mai Tai Challenge finalists announced
St Lucian rum brand Chairman’s Reserve has announced the four finalists in its nationwide Mai Tai Challenge.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2022

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The Drinks Trust launches bartending programme in Greater Manchester

The Drinks Trust’s Develop programme has announced its first-ever bartending certificate in Greater Manchester provided by Mixology School.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2022

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Glenmorangie Talks open registrations for nationwide tour with Three Sheets
Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is coming to a city near you in partnership with Three Sheets to open the floor to discussing Whisky, Drinks & People.
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by Sponsored Content
05 August, 2022

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Nightcap to launch a bar training academy
Nightcap, the cocktail bar group which owns the Cocktail Club, Adventure Bar Group and Barrio Familia, has announced the launch of a dedicated bar academy.
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by Oli Dodd
04 August, 2022

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Cavita’s basement mezcaleria opens in Marylebone
Following the launch of her debut London restaurant Cavita, head chef and owner Adriana Cavita has announced the opening of its basement cocktail bar and mezcaleria, Mayahuel.
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by Oli Dodd
04 August, 2022
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Rich Woods partners with BrewDog to launch speakeasy
Rich Woods, the former co-owner of London’s Scout, will launch Lost Property Office at Waterloo Station on August 18.
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by Hamish Smith
01 August, 2022

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Zetter Townhouse Marylebone appoints new director of mixology
Boutique hotel, Zetter Townhouse Marylebone has announced the appointment of Gregorio Soriente as its new director of mixology.
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by Oli Dodd
28 July, 2022

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Staffing remains UK’s obstacle to post-pandemic recovery
The recruitment and retention of talent remains hospitality’s greatest challenge for post-pandemic recovery according to the new Barclays’ UK Hospitality Challenges report.
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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022

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Lyaness announces summer lineup for Sunday Lyan series
London bar Lyaness has announced that it will be continuing its Sunday Lyan collaboration series with partnerships with Edinburgh’s Panda & Sons and Liverpool’s Present Company.
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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022

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Whitebox Cocktails launches a canned Margarita
Whitebox Cocktails, the canned cocktail company created by industry figures Alex Lawrence, Pietro Collina, Roman Shabodalov, and Jack Wareing, has announced the addition of a canned Margarita to its range.
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by Oli Dodd
27 July, 2022