Tio Pepe Challenge 2019 opens for entries
Bartenders across the UK are being invited to demonstrate their mixology flair and sherry cocktail making skills in the annual Tio Pepe Challenge. Organised by Spanish producer Gonzalez Byass, the international competition presents an opportunity for bartenders and mixologists from all over the world to discover the endless possibilities of sherry and to express their …
Port of Leith Distillery releases first two spirits
Edinburgh-based Port of Leith Distillery has launched a gin and sherry ahead of the construction of its £11 million distillery next year. The two new spirits sett out to celebrate the maritime and distilling heritage of Edinburgh’s historic Leith district. Lind & Lime Gin has been distilled with seven botanicals, combining flavours of lime and …
Bars and restaurants celebrate sherry with London trail
Bars and restaurants around London are set to celebrate one of Andalusia’s finest exports with a Sherry Trail to tie in with International Sherry Week. Set out on a special map, 47 sherry hotspots around the capital are taking part, helping consumers to explore the different styles of sherry and sample it in cocktails. Participating …
Drinks start-up looks to cocktails in bid to reinvent sherry
A new drinks start-up has pledged to shake up the sherry category by tapping into the booming aperitif trend and promoting it for cocktails. Xeco Wines has released its first sherry, a fino, as part of its ambitions for a “total reinvention” of the category away from being “granny’s favourite tipple”. Xeco Fino is crisp …
Croft adds twist to sherry with ready-mixed long drink
Croft Twist, a sparkling ready-mixed long drink inspired by Andalusia’s traditional rebujito, has been launched by Gonzalez Byass UK. It blends natural, fresh elderflower, lemon and mint cordials with Croft Fino sherry and water. The gently sparkling drink is recommended for serving with a garnish of basil or mint and lots of ice. It is …
Harveys names winning bartender in sherry cocktail competition
Robyn Wilkie (pictured right) of Mash London has been announced as winner of Harveys Remix – a competition for UK bartenders held in Jerez in southern Spain. Her cocktail, Caballo Cartunjano, matched the competition’s goal to find a new recipe that would allow consumers to enjoy sherry in a new and exciting way. It was …
New website to promote sherry including bars and cocktails
A new website has been launched to promote sherry, including ideas for cocktail recipes and pairings and a searchable list of bars and restaurants. The completely new-look site at www.sherry.org offers a wide range of advice on serving and using sherry for bartenders, chefs, sommeliers and the wine trade as well as consumers. It also …
Harveys challenges bartenders to create sherry cocktails for Jerez trip
Bartenders are being called on to demonstrate their skills at making cocktails with sherry in a new competition for Harveys. Distributor Maxxium UK is running the Harveys Sherry Remix competition to find cocktails that are contemporary and encourage today’s UK consumer to discover sherry in an exciting new way. Three finalists will be chosen to …
Harveys to launch premium cream sherry in UK
Maxxium UK is introducing Signature by Harveys, a premium cream sherry that is a complex blend of sherries aged for an average of 12 years. It combines the character and structure of olorosos, the elegant and pungent aroma of finos and amontillados and the sweetness of Pedro Ximénez. Its maturity is reflected in its deep, …
Bartender off to Jerez after winning Harveys Cobbler Challenge
Bartender Andrew Loudon (pictured) of London bar Satan’s Whiskers is heading off to Jerez in southern Spain after winning the first Harveys Cobbler Challenge. He won the competition with his Denmark Street cocktail, an inventive twist on the classic sherry cobbler, using homemade walnut milk syrup, fresh pink lady apple juice and rose water. He …
