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The best of the north: Manchester’s Bars Awards 2019 winners revealed
Last night, the good barfolk of Manchester congregated under the flashing neon lights of Bunny Jackson’s to recognise some of…
‘We want in!’ – Production-only sherry municipalities request to be granted DO labelling
Wine cooperatives located in the Spanish municipalities of Chiclana, Chipiona and Trebujena – production-only areas of the sherry region – have demanded…
P(our) symposium to be held in London for the first time
Not–for–profit organization P(our) is set to host its 2019 symposium in London for the first time. The event, which will…
Dewar’s launches Double Double range
Blended Scotch whisky brand Dewar’s has launched Double Double, a range that it is describing as its ‘first big innovation…
Isabelle Legeron MW on setting standards for natural wine
Raw Wine was held last week in London, presenting labels from 150 natural, organic and biodynamic winegrowers to both consumers…
Goodbye Dandelyan: Remembering the World’s Best Bar
As Dandelyan closed its doors for good at midnight on Sunday 17 March 2019, the London bar scene lost a…
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Brooklyn Brewery brings Defender IPA to the UK
New York-based Brooklyn Brewery is set to launch its Defender IPA to the UK on-trade at the end of March.…
Beluga Vodka opens applications for 2019 Signature bartending programme
Prepare your finest glassware and ready the caviar: Beluga Vodka is back once more with its Beluga Signature programme. With…
Diageo’s Ketel One Vodka unveils new Ketel One Botanical range
Diageo Reserve’s vodka Ketel One has launched Botanical, a collection of fruit-infused spirits distilled with botanicals, in an effort to satisfy…
Raj Parr: From sommelier to Pinot Noir icon
His small-volume Santa Rita Pinots are an elegant rebuke to those who think Californian wine is all big brands, big…
Copa de Jerez finals return to sherry country with amped-up programme of events
You’ve already got your calendar marked for the finals of the 15th annual Copa de Jerez competition on 28-29 May…
M Restaurant group sets starting salary to £10 for all staff
London-based M Restaurant group has introduced a starting wage of £10 hourly for all its employees in and outside London – £1.79…
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Agave gets a fresh look at Deano Moncrieffe’s new bar
Buckle up, kids, for a unique style of agave bar is coming to London, and this time it’s being brought…
Jitka Auermüllerová of 67 Pall Mall wins UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019
Jitka Auermüllerová from 67 Pall Mall in London was named winner of the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2019, beating runners-up…
Pay less, drink better: Wines that taste twice as good as their price tag
It’s harder than ever to find wines that really deliver. Harder, but not impossible… We asked 25 somms to pick…
Shakes & the City 2019: Let battle commence
That’s right, possums – Shakes & the City, the competition that establishes which thriving metropolis is the best cocktail city…
Promotion: Funkin’s bartender training programme returns for 2019
Top-level bartenders are thirsty – for great drinks, yes, but even more, for drinks knowledge. That’s why fruit purée and…
Canned wine brand The Uncommon makes on-trade debut
English canned wine brand The Uncommon is entering the UK on-trade for the first time by partnering with London merchant Jascots.…