Stylish new bottle confirms Berkeley Square as ultra-premium gin
Quintessential Brands has unveiled a new look for Berkeley Square London Dry Gin, confirming it as an ultra-premium expression inspired by London’s Mayfair. The new bottle evokes the timeless style of the upmarket district, inspired by the architecture of the area including Berkeley Square itself. The decanter bottle now has a name plaque, rather than …
Historic Italian vermouth revived by makers of Cocchi
The historic Chazalettes brand of vermouth has been revived and introduced to the UK market through a partnership with Speciality Brands. Chazalettes Vermouth di Torino has been brought back by Giovanni Chazalettes with the Bava family of Piedmont winemakers who are best known for their Cocchi range of aperitifs and vermouths. With three different expressions, …
Mahiki’s Georgi Radev set to open tropical rum bar in London
Georgi Radev, formerly part of the team behind London’s Mahiki bar, is preparing to open a new tropical-inspired bar dedicated to rum. With Sam Robson and Steve Kyprianou, he is creating Laki Kane – the Polynesian for “lucky person” – across two floors in Upper Street in Islington in London in the former premises of …
Berry Bros & Rudd releases own-label whisky blends
Berry Bros & Rudd has launched a new selection of own-label whiskies presenting classic styles of scotch. The four blended malt whiskies include an Islay and a Speyside as well as the distinctive cask styles of sherry and peat. The line-up will be expanded as different flavours and finishes are required. Each expression has been …
Glenfiddich crafts new serve to champion the Highball
William Grant & Sons is championing a new Highball serve for Glenfiddich whisky, including the debut of a Highballer machine for bars. Devised by Glenfiddich malt master Brian Kinsman, the recipe combines Glenfiddich 12 Year Old with a premium soda water and a lemon twist over ice. It is inspired by the classic Highball pairing …
Berkshire’s Siren creates coffee IPA with US craft brewer
An IPA created through a collaboration between Berkshire’s Siren Craft Brew and Reuben’s Brews in Seattle has been released in the UK. Home from Home Coffee IPA combines ingredients and ideas from both sides of the Atlantic, including unique house yeast strains and favoured grain combinations. The partnership sourced Ethiopian Biftu Gudina coffee for sweet, …
