The Balvenie releases latest in rare single malt bottlings
William Grant & Sons has revealed five extremely rare single cask single malt bottlings for The Balvenie in its latest release celebrating the skills of malt master David C Stewart. They form The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter 3: Secrets of the Stock Model which highlights the way in which David uses his experience, knowledge and …
Four Roses releases latest small-batch limited edition in UK
The latest small-batch limited-edition bourbon has been launched in the UK for Four Roses – and demand is expected to be high. Crafted by master distiller Brent Elliot, just 3,000 hand-numbered bottles of the 2017 release will be available across Europe including the UK. After the success of previous releases, UK distributor Spirit Cartel believes …
Double Dutch draws on seasonal flavours for new tonic
Premium mixer brand Double Dutch is expanding its range of innovative flavours with the launch of its first limited edition tonic, Spices & Oakwood. Experimenting with seasonal tastes and flavouring, it is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, star anise and nutmeg, giving a fruitiness to the palate, which is then balanced by sweet vanilla notes. …
Peter Dorelli creates 80s-inspired cocktail for London City Airport
Bartending legend Peter Dorelli has been enlisted to create a signature cocktail for London City Airport to mark its 30th birthday. Peter, who was head bartender at The American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London from 1984 to 2003, has devised a “retro” creation called The East End Flyer, inspired by aviation, London and …
Be At One bars axe plastic straws to protect environment
Be At One has replaced plastic straws with an environmentally friendly alternative for all drinks across its bars. It has switched to corn plastic straws that are fully compostable and biodegrade in just eight weeks – in contrast to traditional plastic straws that take many hundreds of years to decompose, bringing harm to the environment …
