Author Archive for Editor
Andy Ives has over 10 years hospitality publishing to his name and has written for trade magazines such as CLASS and Theme. Most recently he worked as editor of Industry magazine (the Australian version of Theme), bars editor of Australian Bartender magazine, and launched (with Simon) www.4bars.com.au, which is now Australia’s leading bar industry website.
Spirited Awards 2013 Top Ten Finalists Announced
Congratulations to all the finalists, especially of course to our UK-based friends and colleagues.
Charlie Chaplin does Ichi-go ichi-e
Whatever your thoughts on some of the more ‘ethereal’ bartending philosophies out there, check out Charlie Chaplin’s shaking shoulder bob… I’m sure I’ve seen someone else do that.
Win Tickets to See Miles Kane Play the Zanzibar, Liverpool with J.D. Roots
On May 15th, Miles Kane (former co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets and The Rascals) will be playing The Zanzibar in Liverpool.
Introducing Barlife Magazine
The new, monthly drinks magazine for iPad, from the makers of BarLifeUK.com
Diplomatico World Tournament Bristol and London Results
The standard at each of the Diplomatico World Tournament (DWT) heats has been pretty stellar, which probably has something to do with the ultimate prize of $5000 and a trip to Venezuela.
Spectacular Exploding Barrel Prank / Hoax / Not Hoax / No Idea but it looks pretty cool
We don’t condone playing with fire or video cameras – no good will come of it…
Job Alert: Showcase Manager/Senior Brand Ambassador – Peroni Nastro Azzuro
Peroni Nastro Azzurro is the best-selling Italian premium lager worldwide, and is looking for an established senior brand ambassador to take the role of Showcase Manager, ideally based in London/South of England.
A Day on the Farm with Chase Distillery
If distilleries were people, Chase would be that guy at school who you liked despite him being naturally good at sport and popular with the ladies…
World Class Regional Heat Results – First Round
The first burst of regional heats for World Class 2013 have taken place, and the results are in…
The Disaronno Mixing Star Competition is Back
Win yourself and your Disaronno cocktail a starring role at the Venice International Film Festival
Nominations Open for the Spirited Awards, Tales of the Cocktail 2013
Here we go again kids, it’s awards nomination time…
Callooh Callay’s Jubjub bar becomes pop-up event space
Jubjub’s intimate space will now be hosting “experiential, transformational running for weeks at a time with different brands.”
How to Open a Wine Bottle With a Shoe
Pointless, but mildly interesting and we hadn’t seen it before.
Tom Vernon Answers Your Q&A Questions
In the first of two articles, we bring you the answers to your American Whiskey questions sent in to Tom Vernon
It’s Australia Day on Saturday – Time to Drink Some Coopers
Iconic Aussie brewer, Coopers, invites you to celebrate their 150th birthday and Australia Day this Saturday at Shoreditch Grind
How to Lose a Cocktail Competition
Expect fire, excessive sweating and a very sweary Salvatore Calabrese.
All Star Lanes Hold Manchester Recruitment Open Days
Bar and Bowling operator All Star Lanes will be holding two open recruitment sessions in Manchester this month
Win a Week in Venezuela & $5000 with the Diplomatico World Tournament
A once-in-a-lifetime South American odyssey & huge cheque await the winner of this epic comp
Merry Christmas from BarLifeUK
Please enjoy this video of a lovely young lady with our festive compliments (best enjoyed with sound).
Bacardi’s Three Most Promising on the Journey So Far
The Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition UK final takes place on February 7th. We spend some time with Bacardi’s Three Most Promising and talk turkey.
Monin Cup – International Final Results
Bristol’s William Humphery competes against 26 other bartenders in Monin’s international cup final
The Alternative Bar Awards 2012 – Live Results Update
Refresh this page from 8pm UK time onwards to find out who has been humiliated for what, and why…
Notting Hill Rum Club Returns at Trailer Happiness
Notting Hill Rum Club is returning to Trailer Happiness, with the first session on Monday, December 10th 2012.
Don’t Be This Guy
Think before you flair…
Chase Distillery Launch Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin
Herefordshire distillers create single estate English gin
Q&A with Brown-Forman American Whiskey Ambassador Tom Vernon
Submit a question for Tom, and you could win a twin a Woodford Reserve Cask Rye Pack
Master of Malt Release ‘Ginvent Calendar’ for Christmas
Priced a shade under £80, we think this will make a great Christmas present, and with 24 samples, should provide a good view of the current gin market.
London’s Tim Robinson Wins Luxardo Masters of Maraschino Scotland 2012
This is the first time Luxardo have brought their Masters of Maraschino competition to Scotland, but the nation’s bartenders immediately embraced it.
Team Newcastle Win Glasgow Great Brugal Rumble
Geordie’s bag £500 cash prize and North of the Border bragging rights in Great Brugal Rumble Northern Heat
Win an (empty) Jack Daniel’s Barrel For Your Bar
BarLifeUK have long been of the opinion that you are destined for a good night when you walk into a bar that uses Jack Daniel’s barrels for tables
Win A Ski Trip in France with the Chartreuse Outrageous Recipes Comp
Simply submit your recipe, and Chartreuse Ambassador, Matthew Dakers, will come to your bar and judge it on your home turf.
OnLocation: One Night in Brighton
BarLifeUK and Jose Cuervo Tradicional tour Brighton in order to bring you some of the town’s best bars. We also ate fish & chips and played in the arcades.
Submit Your Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Now
The Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition Deadline for Entries is This Monday (22nd) at 5pm – Submit Your Entry Now
42Below Cocktail World Cup 2012 Video
A great video of the epic 42Below CWC Finals week in New Zealand
William Humphery, Susie Wong Win Monin Cocktail Cup UK Final
Bristol’s William Humphrey will represent the UK at the Monin Cocktail Cup 2012 Global final in Paris
Free Trade Tickets to UK Rumfest 2012
Win one of 50 trade tickets to UK Rumfest 2012
Buffalo Trace Prohibition Pop-Up Opens for London Cocktail Week
The ‘Bourbon Empire’ will offer bourbon tasting sessions hosted by Buffalo Trace’s master blender, Drew Mayville.
Is the 42Below Cocktail World Cup Final All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
Yes. Until you have a 42Below puffer jacket hanging up in your wardrobe, you haven’t experienced the best this industry has to offer
World Class Begins Next Week
Find out how you can take part in World Class 2012/13 – A global cocktail competition of epic proportions
Barchick Wants to See Your Shaker Face
Our friends over at Barchick.com are about to kick off a ‘shaker face’ competition with Jagermeister.
