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Spirited Awards 2013 Top Ten Finalists Announced
Congratulations to all the finalists, especially of course to our UK-based friends and colleagues.
Introducing Barlife Magazine
The new, monthly drinks magazine for iPad, from the makers of BarLifeUK.com
Win a trip to Mexico with Centinela Tequila
The Centinela Cocktail Cup will see three heats across the UK with the winner of each heat getting a trip to Mexico for the UK final.
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…
Jamie Jones: Barrel Age This.
Barrel Ageing: find out what all the HOOP-la is about.
G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program 2013 Live For Entries
The 2013 G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program (GCP) is looking for two UK representatives to take on the world in Cognac.
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
Bacardi Legacy UK Final Results
Last night 100s of bartenders descend on London to see who will represent the UK at this year’s Global Bacardi Legacy Final.
Nominations Open for the Spirited Awards, Tales of the Cocktail 2013
Here we go again kids, it’s awards nomination time…
Win a Trip to Ibiza and £4.5K with the Gin Mare Cocktail Competition
The winner of each of the Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspiration heats will be heading to Ibiza for the UK Final and then the chance to win £4.5K.
Mandarine Napoleon Barrel Aged Cocktail Competition Final
Was it a world first? Were we part of history in the making? We’re not entirely sure, but the drinks were great at the Mandarine Napoleon Barrel Aged Cocktail Competition.
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
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
4 Days in Guyana with El Dorado Rum
There is nothing like the majesty of mother nature to give you pause for thought, and when it comes to mother nature, Kaieteur Falls in Guyana is one of her most impressive children.
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.
OnLocation: One Night in Manchester
Surviving a night out in Manchester is one thing, remembering it so we can tell you all about it is something else. BarLifeUK and Jose Cuervo Tradicional discover where to go in Manchester.
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.
Tropical Storm in a Punch Cup: Richard Tring Wins Appleton Estate Bartender Challenge Global Final
Even Hurricane Sandy can’t keep Richard Tring off the winner’s podium.
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
Unmasking a bootlegger: Stephen Myers of Ilegal Mezcal
Bitters&Twisted’s Dan Priseman speaks to the man behind Ilegal Mezcal (and an impressive moustache) – Stephen Myers
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.
Manadarine Napoleon Finalists in Belgium
Five of the UK’s finest bartenders, a Eurostar to Brussels and three days of great food and drink.
The Great Brugal Rumble Southern Final Results
Punch & Judy, Pirates, a Fun Fair, Tennis, a Tiger and Bill & Ted – It can only be The Great Brugal Rumble.
The New York Distilling Company and The Shanty
Here are a few things you should know about The New York Distilling Company (NYDC) that make it unique within the growing crowd of craft distilleries in the US.
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
Gin Mare Mediterranean Inspiration UK Final in Ibiza
You know life is good when you find yourself judging a cocktail competition in Ibiza overlooking the sea, basking in sunshine.
USA Crowned Masters of Mixology at 2012 42Below Cocktail World Cup
UK team secure a well-deserved third place, NZ come home in second.
El Dorado Swizzle Competition Winner Announced
Alex Proudfoot from Raoul’s in Oxford has Swizzled himself onto a plane to Guyana with El Dorado Rum.
Win a trip to Nicaragua with Flor de Cana
Entries for the Flor de Cana Grand 7 Florito Cocktail Competition are now open – Three Trips to Nicaragua are up for grabs.
OnLocation: One Night in Bristol
Our new OnLocation feature profiles bars in each of the UK’s different cities. First up, we hit the road with Jose Cuervo Tradicional in Bristol.
Absinthe – A Distiller’s Perspective
T. A. Breaux continues his Absinthe journey with part 2 of his epic 4 part series: The Pros and Cons of the Absinthe Revival
Bacardi Softball: LCC Beat Old Timers in Barca Final
London Cocktail Club beat the Old Timers and win a trip to Barcelona, courtesy of the Bacardi Classic Softball Tournament.
East London Win 42Below Cocktail World Cup UK Final, Scotland Bag Wildcard Spot
Rest of the World… Watch out. The UK is coming for the 42Below Cocktail World Cup.
Absinthe: Understanding the Controversial Spirit and its Place in Modern Times
Part 1 of a 4 part article by T. A. Breaux entitled: The Pros and Cons of the Absinthe Revival.
Bacardi Say: “Hey badda badda, swing badda badda”
The Bacardi Classics softball tournament brings 1950s Havana to Finsbury Park this Sunday.
42Below Cocktail World Cup Regional Teams Announced
The 42Below UK showdown is looming. Teams from all over the country will be competing for the chance to represent the UK in a week-long NZ final. We bring you the winning CWC teams and drinks.
The Pisco Kid
Chris Dennis takes a look at a true New World spirit – Pisco.
