Author Archive for Simon
Global Rematch Beeyatch Live Leaderboard
Rematch Beeyatch goes global and BarLifeUK is bringing you a live updated leaderboard from all the comps.
Book Review – The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan
Since its launch last year, copies of Jim Meehan’s first cocktail book have been harder to find than a successful American Tiki team.
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey launched
It’s bee-n around in the US for over a year now but Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey has finally buzzed over to the UK shores.
Win a trip to Kentucky with Buffalo Trace
The Buffalo Trace Migration competition is back for 2012 and gives 6 people the chance to win a VIP trip to Kentucky plus lots of monthly goodies.
Rum Blenders Unite
At the recent Manchester Boutique Bar Show Banks Rum held a rum blending session, now it’s time to see how the created blends have turned out.
ninetyeight bar & lounge looking for staff
Shoreditch venue ninetyeight bar & lounge are looking for an experienced bar/floor manager and bar/floor staff.
Robin Webb Wins Sloane’s Gin Competition Final
The final saw bartenders from all over England and Scotland who had battled through their heats competing to take out the prize of a trip to Amsterdam and some spending cash.
Old English Gin launched
Henrik’s latest adventure saw him aim to launch a gin with the taste and look of a product from 1783
The Last Word Twist – Edinburgh Winner and Glasgow Finalists Announced
We predicted a titanic battle when the Edinburgh finalists in the Chartreuse Last Word Twist competition were announced and that’s exactly what we got.
Smith & Cross Traditional Jamaican Rum Launches
The rum itself is a mix of Wedderburn and Plummer pot still distillates aiming to recreate the flavourful and aromatic style that made Jamaica rum famous back in the day.
G’Vine Competition UK Preliminaries and Wild Card Details
The G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program (GCP) takes place over several different sections each earning you points towards the prize of a trip to Cognac for 5 days with Gaz Regan, Philip Duff and the other finalists.
Hudson American Whiskey range hits the UK
Last week BarLifeUK sat down with Hudson Whiskey to try the range and have a chat with one of the owners.
Win a Trip to Tales of the Cocktail with Bulldog Gin
5 days in New Orleans during Tales courtesy of Bulldog Gin and the opportunity to mix it up with America’s finest.
Banks 7 Golden Age Rum Launch
Yesterday I found myself standing on the terrace at the Oxo Tower looking out over a sunny London sipping a drink made by Jim Meehan and chatting to Banks Rums Masterblender Arnaud de Trabuc, it was turning into a good day.
Vodka One – The Industry’s First Draught Vodka
Vodka One’s innovative draught system delivers one serve of vodka in one second at one degree centigrade.
Herradura Tequila Masterclass with Ruben Aceves Vidrio
Attending a tequila tasting at 11:30 on a Thursday morning is one of the things that makes my mum think I have a drinking problem.
Become a Bollywood Star with Disaronno
With what has to be one of the coolest prizes out there at the moment, Disaronno is giving bartenders the opportunity to win a part in a Bollywood production.
The Last Word Twist – Aberdeen winner and Edinburgh Finalists announced
As the Chartreuse Last Word Twist competition moves across Scotland BarLifeUK can announce the Aberdeen winner as well as the Edinburgh finalists.
Elements 8 Rum Spice Route
Last week BarLifeUK joined Elements 8 Rum for a night of exploring their modern ‘Spice Route’ around some of London’s best bars.
Bar manager wanted for the opening of the 1st cocktail bar in Cognac
Fancy managing the first cocktail bar in Cognac? The François Premier Hotel is after an experienced bar manager to head up their new bar.
Heat Finalists Announced for Appleton Bartender Challenge
Following a huge reaction to the 2012 Appleton Bartender Challenge the final 72 competitors to make it through to the heats have been announced – full list below.
Ocho Curado – The First Ever Agave Infused Tequila
It is rare in this industry that a totally new concept is launched, Tomas Estes has done just that with an infusion of 100% agave Ocho Blanco tequila with pure cooked agave fibres.
Sloane’s Gin ‘Twisted Traditions’ National Cocktail Competition
With heats taking place in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow over the coming few weeks and the final in London in April it’s time to act to get involved.
Cocktails in the City Manchester 2012
On April 4th the Great Hall at Manchester Town Hall will see 19 bars and 400 cocktail enthusiasts celebrating Manchester’s vibrant cocktail scene.
Great cocktail books now available on iTunes and Amazon
The wonderfully lovely folk over at Mixellany have launched some of their most popular books on iTunes and Amazon (for Kindle).
The Last Word Twist Competition is back for 2012
Following on from a hugely successful launch at the end of 2011 Chartreuse have bought back the ‘Who Will Have The Last Word’ competition for 2012. Visiting numerous cities and countless bars across the country Chartreuse really are bringing this competition to you.
Domaine De Canton World Cocktail Competition
Want to win $10,000 and a trip to the beautiful island of St Martin? If so then the Domaine De Canton World Cocktail Competition is for you.
The Cointreau Academie On The Road
The Cointreau Academie: Reverse osmosis, Dita Von Teese, orange peels and the origins of Triple Sec…
Full Time Manager/Mixologist role in Maldives
Full Time Position available ASAP. Bar Manager/Mixologist role in Maldives at luxury property.
Unique Opportunity to Advertise in Gaz Regan’s New books
A unique opportunity to advertise your company, brand or bar within the pages of the 2012 editions of gaz regan’s Annual Manual for Bartenders, and/or 101 Best New Cocktails.
Urgent bar staff and cocktail wait staff positions in Earl’s Court
Miss Q’s require talented bar staff and fun loving cocktail waitresses for our funky American inspired rock ‘n’ roll themed venue, here in Earl’s Court.
Grand Marnier Le Grand Bal Results
You don’t often get the opportunity to try 8 cocktails from 8 of the best bars in the south of England all in one room – Grand Marnier Le Grand Bal gave us just that chance.
La Hermosa: A Legacy Journey
Zdenek Kastanek invited BarLifeUK to Quo Vadis to hear about his Bacardi Legacy cocktail, Le Hermosa, and the journey he has been on so far.
The Seminars of Bar Convent Berlin
The two days of Bar Convent Berlin saw 35 seminars, tastings and demonstrations across 4 theatres by 40 international speakers: BarlifeUK look back at some of our favourites.
Win a Skiing Trip with Chartreuse
Chartreuse is offering you the chance to win a fantastic skiing trip to the Alps.
BarLin – A Look at Some of Berlin’s Best Bars
As sure as a sore head follows a night out with John Gakuru, a tour of the local bars must follow the first day of a trade show…
Ocho Tequila Tasting with Tomas Estes and Julio Bermejo
Ocho Tequila, Tomas Estes and Julio Bermejo DJ’ing, Dre Masso’s new place L.T.D @ The Social…. Wild Agave couldn’t keep us away.
Berlin Bar Convent – The best show in Europe?
Before our recent trip to Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) we asked a few previous attendees what they thought of it, the general consensus was it is the best show in Europe. A fair claim?
Bar Convent Berlin – A Preamble
Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) kicks off in 2 hours but before all the talks, tastings and general bettering of ourselves begins Berlin has given us two nights of great entertainment.
The Jameson Apartment – Pop-up Cinematic Speakeasy
Next week isn’t just Bar Convent Berlin and London Cocktail Week it’s also the start of the BFI Film Festival and Jameson is running a fantastic sounding pop-up cinematic speakeasy.
