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Cardiff’s Pennyroyal launches rum with Chairman’s Reserve

Rum brand Chairman’s Reserve has partnered with Cardiff cocktail bar Pennyroyal to develop a limited-edition rum blend for the Chairman’s Reserve Masters Selection series.

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by Oli Dodd
14 December, 2022

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Desmond Payne becomes Beefeater master distiller emeritus

Beefeater has announced that Desmond Payne MBE will be the brand’s first-ever master distiller emeritus in January 2023.

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by Eleanor Yates
09 December, 2022

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Filippos Filippopoulos on why you don't need the sun to serve aperitivo

Filippos Filippopoulos is gaining a following in Leeds for his Tabula Rasa aperitivo bar. He tells Hamish Smith how it all came about

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by Hamish Smith
06 December, 2022

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elit Named Best Vodka of The Year at Beverage Tasting Institute Awards

Stoli Group has announced that platinum winning, ultra-premium vodka elit, was named Best Vodka of the Year in 2022 by Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). This is an eleventh time platinum win for elit, a score unbeaten by any other vodka.

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by Sponsored Content
05 December, 2022

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CLASS Winter 2022 edition launches

Class Winter edition 2022 - Aperitivo Time! - has now launched.

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by Hamish Smith
05 December, 2022

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Hospitality report finds 'brand' to be key to recruitment

Code Hospitality, the hospitality industry network, has released its fourth official survey of the industry as a place to work, for 2022.

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by Hamish Smith
02 December, 2022

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Rémy Cointreau partners with ecoSpirits in the UK

Rémy Cointreau has announced it has partnered with ecoSpirits to launch a closed loop distribution service in the UK from January 2023.

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by Oli Dodd
01 December, 2022

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Jägermeister Meister Hunter 2022 winner revealed

Carrie Smith from Hoot the Redeemer in Edinburgh has won the Meister Hunter 2022 competition and received £3,000 cash and entry into the exclusive Hubertus Circle.

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by Sponsored Content
30 November, 2022

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Chateau Denmark to open cocktail bar Thirteen

Soho hotel Chateau Denmark has announced the opening of a new cocktail bar, Thirteen.

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by Hamish Smith
28 November, 2022

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Alexandre Gabriel gives update on Plantation name change

Maison Ferrand-owned brand Plantation Rum has registered two new names but “can’t give an exact date” on the renaming, founder and master blender Alexandre Gabriel has revealed in an interview with Drinks International.

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by Oli Dodd
24 November, 2022

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Funkidory to open second venue

Peckham neighbourhood bar Funkidory has announced the launch of a second site, set to open in Camberwell at the beginning of next year.

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by Oli Dodd
23 November, 2022

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Schofields to take over Tom Kerridge’s Stock Exchange Hotel restaurant

The Schofield brothers will enter the restaurant space, taking over Tom Kerridge’s restaurant at the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester from February 2023.

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by Hamish Smith
16 November, 2022

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Lyaness to launch its fourth menu

London’s Lyaness, the bar created by Ryan Chetiyawardana, has announced the launch of a new menu exploring how food and drink has shaped our cultural outlook over generations.

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by Oli Dodd
10 November, 2022

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The Drinks Trust’s Energy Crisis Fund opens for applications

The Drinks Trust’s Energy Crisis Fund, aimed at supporting industry colleagues struggling to pay gas and electricity bills and otherwise unable to heat and power their homes this winter, is now open for applications.

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by Hamish Smith
07 November, 2022

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East London Liquor Company joins Mangrove

Mangrove Global, the UK spirits distributor, has announced the addition of East London Liquor Company to its portfolio.

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by Eleanor Yates
03 November, 2022

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Diageo buys Texas' Balcones Distilling

Diageo has announced the acquisition of Balcones Distilling (‘Balcones’), a Texas craft distiller and one of the leading producers of American single malt whisky in the United States.

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by Eleanor Yates
03 November, 2022

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Chockie Tom launches indigenous ingredients masterclass

Pop-up bar Don's Farmacia will host an indigenous ingredients masterclass with bartender and indigenous educator Chockie Tom.

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by Hamish Smith
03 November, 2022

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Arturo Burzio on representing the UK at the global elit Martini Masters

Class speaks to Scarfes Bar’s Arturo Burzio, winner of the UK elit Martini Masters, as he prepares for the global final in Athens later this month.

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by Sponsored Content
03 November, 2022

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Tony Pescatori to open new London bar

Tony Pescatori, previously of Nightjar, will open Alma in London this November.

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by Hamish Smith
02 November, 2022

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Brewdog Distilling Co launches vodka made from waste beer

Brewdog Distilling Co has announced the launch of a new portfolio of vodkas produced using beer that doesn’t meet the brewery’s standards for release.

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by Oli Dodd
25 October, 2022

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Scapegrace releases first whiskies

New Zealand’s Scapegrace has announced the release of its first whiskies, a limited-edition range of single malts.

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by Hamish Smith
25 October, 2022

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Eve Bar appoints new leadership team

Eve Bar, situated under the Michelin-starred Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, has announced a new leadership team.

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by Hamish Smith
25 October, 2022

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Class to celebrate 25 years at LCW event today

Class will celebrate 25 years of the magazine at a drinks event at London Cocktail Week today.

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by Hamish Smith
18 October, 2022

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Jägermeister Meister Hunter 2022 finalists announced

Following six regional heats held throughout September, the 2022 Meister Hunter finalists have been selected.

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by Sponsored Content
13 October, 2022

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Think Rum line-up announced

Rum education day Think Rum is returning next month, after a hiatus during the pandemic.

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by Lucy Britner
13 October, 2022

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Giffard West Cup winner on ‘huge’ career step

Benoit Bouillard, winner of the Giffard West Cup 2022, says that the competition could make a “huge” difference to his career behind the bar.

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by Shay Waterworth
13 October, 2022

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25 Year of CLASS exhibition opens at LCW

CLASS opens its showcase of 25 years of the magazine today at the Little Cocktail Village in Devonshire Square near Liverpool Street.

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by Hamish Smith
13 October, 2022

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Scarfes Bar bartender wins inaugural Cardrona Club Competition in New Zealand

Scarfes Bar’s Francesco Cercato has been crowned winner at the inaugural Cardona Club Competition in New Zealand which saw six of the UK’s best bartenders take on six of New Zealand’s best.

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by Oli Dodd
10 October, 2022

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Brown-Forman acquires Diplomático Rum

American drinks group Brown-Forman has announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Diplomático Rum from Destillers United Group S. L., adding the family of brands to its portfolio and acquiring a production facility in Panama.

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by Oli Dodd
07 October, 2022

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Fred Sirieix named UK ambassador for G’Vine French gin

G’Vine gin, the French gin made with grapes, has announced Fred Sirieix as their first ever UK ambassador.

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by Eleanor Yates
04 October, 2022