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All you need to know about Manchester Rum Festival

Dave Marsland’s sixth annual Manchester Rum Festival is on the horizon. He reveals the stats and highlights of the July event

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19 June, 2023

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Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast

Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.

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25 May, 2023

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Crystal Head vodka extends deadline for Creative Spirit Challenge 2023

Crystal Head vodka's Creative Spirit Challenge, which is returning this year after a four-year hiatus, has extended its deadline for entries.

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04 May, 2023

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Roma Bar Show returns this May for its third edition

The Roma Bar Show returns on the 29th and 30th of May, at the historic Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome and will host hundreds of brands and operators from the international spirits industry.

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03 May, 2023

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Chairman Reserve Spiced: an authentic spiced rum

Class chats to Dave Marsland, UK brand ambassador for Saint Lucia Distillers, about why authenticity matters when it comes to spiced rum.

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19 April, 2023

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Zonin UK to host portfolio tasting

Zonin UK is proud to announce its upcoming portfolio tasting at the Kia Oval in London on May 16th.

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12 April, 2023

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Project #173 launches comp to create new flavour

Project #173, founded by Atom Labs, has announced the launch of a competition that will see someone create a flavoured rum of their own design.

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28 March, 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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21 February, 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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16 January, 2023

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Franklin & Sons launches ‘Drinks In Trade’ video series

Franklin & Sons is celebrating the remarkably independent and vibrant hospitality industry with the launch of its new vodcast series ‘Drinks In Trade.’

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14 December, 2022

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Zonin: refined over 2,000 years

Michele Zonin, seventh-generation family member and vice-president of Zonin1821, looks at the history and modernity of a classic Italian wine.

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14 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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05 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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30 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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03 November, 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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13 October, 2022

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Benoit Bouillard wins Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition

Giffard has announced Benoit Bouillard from Monsieur Moutarde in Dijon, France as the winner of the West Cup 2022.

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30 September, 2022

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Sign up to attend the Fernet-Branca Barback Games

The 4th UK edition of the Fernet-Branca Barback Games competition, celebrating some of the heroes of UK hospitality, returns this autumn.

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22 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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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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02 September, 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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30 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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22 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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16 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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05 August, 2022

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Glenmorangie launches HighBallers competition

Following the success of the Glenmorangie x Three Sheets sessions, Glenmorangie has announced the launch of The Glenmorangie X HighBallers competition.

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26 July, 2022

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Franklin & Sons promotes the Paloma in £10k giveaway

Franklin & Sons has partnered with Patrón Tequila to give away £10,000 of free cocktail kits across the UK to mark National Tequila Day.

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21 July, 2022

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An interview with Cognac Frapin

Class speaks to Thomas Soret from Cognac Frapin about its unique production and hears of two new launches.

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16 June, 2022

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Franklin & Sons rebrands and extends soda range

Franklin & Sons has re-imagined its visual identity with a modern, clean look and feel, inspiring consumers to focus on the remarkable flavours to be discovered inside the bottle.

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26 May, 2022

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Journey to Joy: Appleton Estate competition returns

Appleton Estate, the bestselling Jamaica Rum, has today announced the return of its legendary nationwide mixology competition – newly named, Journey to Joy.

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26 May, 2022

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Staying true to the Seychelles - the story of Takamaka rum

Determined to make rum with authenticity, two brothers have created the national spirit of the remote archipelago, and in their latest St André Series they have introduced new dimensions.

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11 May, 2022

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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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21 April, 2022