Fast Eddie Felson-inspired games bar opens its doors in Glasgow
Following a half million-pound investment in the site, a new pool bar inspired by the eight-ball stick hero Fast Eddie Felson has opened in Glasgow. Located in the heart of the city, on the first floor above sister venue Walkabout on Reinfield Street, the new-look site features pool tables and various games packages, complemented by …
Shaun Hall named Funkin Innovation Champion
Bartender Shaun Hall (pictured) from Vice & Co in Lincoln has been crowned Funkin Innovation Champion 2018. Earlier this year, fruit purée brand Funkin opened up the Funkin Innovation competition to bartenders, asking them to create an original serve which would be a top seller in 2019 and easy to replicate. The cocktail had to …
UK launch for Corazón Single Estate Tequilas
Drinks distributor Hi-Spirits is launching a four-strong line-up of Corazón Single Estate Tequilas in the UK on and off-trade. Corazón is owned by Sazerac, whose portfolio also spans brands including Southern Comfort, Buffalo Trace, Fireball and Paddy Whiskey. The tequila, which is single estate-cultivated, distilled and hand-bottled, is produced by the “environmentally and socially responsible” …
Salcombe collaborates with Mark Hix for Voyager Series
Salcombe Gin has unveiled the second gin from its limited-edition Voyager Series, developed in collaboration with chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix MBE (pictured). Named ‘Mischief’ after one of the famous Salcombe Fruit Schooners built in 1856, this Salcombe Gin Voyager Series release follows ‘Arabella’, which was developed in collaboration with Michael Caines MBE …
