An intensive course culminating in a diploma qualification in rum is being introduced for professionals in the bar and drinks trade as well as rum enthusiasts. The Rum Experience University, featuring five days of education on the southern coast of Spain, has been put together by Ian Burrell, UK-based global rum ambassador and founder of …

David Rios (pictured) from The Jigger Cocktail bar in Bilbao was named Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2013 at last night’s global final. After months of events and competitions around the world, he represented Spain against 44 other bartenders in a series of challenges on board the boutique Azamara Club Cruise’s ship, …

Leading bartender JJ Goodman and his team will be serving up cocktails fit for a queen as part of the drinks line-up at the Coronation Festival this week. He will be demonstrating cocktails in the food and wine theatre at the festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace from July 11 to 14. The drinks …