Johnnie Walker releases blend with whiskies from ‘ghost’ distilleries
Diageo Reserve has launched the first in a series of special releases for Johnnie Walker that are made with irreplaceable whiskies from lost, or “ghost”, distilleries. The first is Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare which is a blend of eight scotch whiskies, including three from the silent distilleries of Cambus, Pittyvaich and Brora. …
NTIA partners Bristol venue for event on protecting night-time economy
An event to explore how the night-time economy can exist alongside urban development is to be held at Bristol music venue Thekla which is campaigning to safeguard its future. Led by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), the event on Wednesday December 6 will explore the issues that venues face from the increasing numbers of …
Scottish gin adds Christmas tree botanical for winter release
Dunnet Bay Distillery, the UK’s most northerly mainland distillery, has launched its latest seasonal release, Winter Edition Rock Rose Gin. Providing a festive flavour profile, it is made with the “hero” botanical of spruce tips, with elements of Rock Rose’s original recipe scaled down to allow the earthy and slightly citrusy notes from the spruce …
Bartenders win trip to Tennessee in Jack Daniel’s campaign
Three bartenders are off to Tennessee to learn more about whiskey after winning a competition run by Jack Daniel’s in the north-west. Josh Davies from The Hedonist Project in Leeds, Tatjana Titimova from Epernay in Manchester and Charlotte Coyle from Filter & Fox in Liverpool were picked by judges in the latest Tennessee Calling campaign. …
Slug & Lettuce introduces new menus for winter
Stonegate Pub Company has responded to rising demand for vegan dishes as part of its new food and drink menu at its Slug & Lettuce bars. With the number of vegans in Britain rising by 360% over the past 10 years, the latest menu has expanded its vegan dishes ranging from the Vegan’s Full English …
Gallo extends E&J Brandy range with apple flavour
The makers of Gallo wines have added a new expression for their E&J Brandy from California, promoted for creating seasonal mulled drinks. E&J Apple combines the smooth taste of the brandy with apple liqueur, offering a sweet, crisp, juicy apple flavour with a hint of vanilla, caramel and citrus. It has ABV of 35%. E&J …
