New company to handle Jägermeister in the UK
A new company has been set up to market and distribute Jägermeister in the UK, run by an experienced team from the drinks industry. Mast-Jägermeister UK, which will take over distribution from May 6, aims to build on the German herbal liqueur’s growth and position as the UK’s third best-selling spirit. The new set-up marks …
UK winner announced for Bols Around the World
Elliot Ball (pictured) of London bar Steam & Rye has won a place to represent the UK at the Bols Around the World global semi-finals in Amsterdam. Along with 17 other contenders from outside the UK, he was selected from over 3,000 bartenders in 76 countries who entered the international competition. Elliot came up with …
Industry news round-up: April 28, 2014
Our weekly round-up of industry news, for April 22 to 28, 2014 Bars sign up for Sherry Week Bars and restaurants in the UK are signing up to take part in International Sherry Week, celebrating the Spanish wine with cocktails, food and flamenco. Organised by a team of sherry educators, it will run from June …
Jose Cuervo turns bar Mexican for summer
Jose Cuervo tequila has teamed up with a London hotel bar to transform its rooftop terrace into Cuervo’s Cantina for the summer. The rooftop Skylounge bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London at Tower Hill will be transformed from May 2, offering bespoke Jose Cuervo cocktails alongside Mexican food. Cocktails will include Palomas, Mexican …
China’s premium moutai spirit introduced to UK
A premium expression of Chinese spirit baijiu has been introduced to the UK through spirits specialist Mangrove. Kweichow Maotaizhen is a moutai – a baijiu made by the only non-government-owned distillery in China and is one of very few to gain a licence to export. Moutai can only be made in the town of the …
Bars sign up to be part of International Sherry Week
Bars and restaurants in the UK are signing up to take part in International Sherry Week, celebrating the Spanish wine with cocktails, food and flamenco. Organised by a team of sherry educators and experts, it will run from June 2 to 8, featuring events across the UK and the rest of the world. To take …
Uncommon beers join UK importer’s Californian line-up
Canned beers from Uncommon Brewers has been added to the growing portfolio of Californian craft beers available in the UK through importer Left Coast Distribution. The brewer’s 473ml cans of Golden State Ale, Baltic Porter and Siamese Twin brings the number of Golden State beers in Left Coast’s range to 22. It is also exclusive …
French Riviera inspires bar’s summer revamp
A taste of the French Riviera is coming to the heart of the City of London this summer with the transformation of the bar and outdoor terrace at Coq d’Argent. Taking residency from the beginning of May through to September, it will be a luxurious retreat called Yacht d’Argent, evoking the lavish super-yachts moored along …
TSA relaunched as Black Wolf with new beers
Traditional Scottish Ales (TSA) is being relaunched this week as Black Wolf Brewery alongside a new range of craft beers in bottle, keg and cask. TSA, which has been operating for seven years in Stirlingshire, has been rebranded by owner VC2 Brands after expansion of its management team with the addition of director and investor …
