Irish whiskey summer cocktail ideas from Roe & Co
A new range of perfect serves for the summer have been developed by Diageo Reserve for its premium Irish whiskey Roe & Co. Designed to help operators capitalise on Irish whiskey over the summer months, the suggestions are also intended to highlight the versatility of the spirit. They were developed by European brand ambassador Peter …
Entrepreneurs invest in developing two new Dorset bars
Two Dorset entrepreneurs are planning to open a new wine and ale bar after relocating their Wimborne gin bar to larger premises. Kate and Gordon Compston plan to open their new bar, Harwood & Co, in Broadstone, north of Poole, in the autumn, in the Costa Coffee premises on the Broadway. The licence approval has …
Look east: Baba bar and restaurant brings a taste of the Levant to Edinburgh
Levantine-influenced bar and restaurant Baba has opened at The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square hotel. Pictures by Gareth Gardner, Marc Millar and Julian Franklin The flavours and styles of the eastern Mediterranean infuse the food, cocktails and design of new bar and restaurant Baba in Edinburgh. It has been created as part of the £25million transformation …
New drinks agency launches with gin, rum and whisky
A new company specialising in premium spirits has been launched by leading drinks industry figures, aiming to build a variety of brands in the UK. Tortuga Brands is headed by managing director Gary Hazell and board director Peter Davie who both have many years of success in the UK and international drinks industry between them. …
Big Drop Brewing Co launches low-alcohol sour beer
Big Drop Brewing Co continues to break new ground for low-ABV drinks with the launch of a sour beer. Big Drop Sour is a 0.5% ABV beer, inspired by the Berliner Weisse style. It is delicate and refreshing, with a citrus aroma and a smooth, juicy tartness in the finish. Described as crisp, dry and …
