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Get Your Gin On with The Juniper Society at Graphic Bar
London’s undisputed Queen of Gin, Sarah Mitchell, would like to invite you to join The Juniper Society.
The Training Team American Whiskey Roadshows
Bacardi Brown Forman Brands’ Training Team are turning their attention to one of BarLifeUK’s favourite sectors this month – American whiskey
Are You Experienced? An Evening in the Whistling Shop Cocktail Emporium
The history of rum in six parts, with added voodoo skulls and camp costumes
The Liquorists’ Whisky Trail
Up the stairs to Epernay we sauntered and nestled comfortably into some wingbacks. Our final venue for our final dram, and what a drop, the epic Drambuie 15
The first Annual C.U.B.As – Chester’s Ultimate Bar Awards
We realised that we have so many talented bar tenders and fantastic bars in Chester, we should tell them how fantastic they are by awarding them.
Bacardi Launch ‘Oakheart’ Spiced Rum Drink
Bacardi Oakheart is a blend of Bacardi Superior and Gold rums, aged in new American oak, that comes in at 35% ABV
A look at the Remaining Trade Shows in 2011
Well, the first half of the year saw some of the biggest events in the bartender’s calendar, but there are still plenty more to come in 2011.
Bols Foam launch
In a world as innovative as the bar industry with new cocktails and techniques, twists and rediscovered classics constantly appearing, it is surprising how rarely a new product launch can truly be called innovative.
Chasing the White Dog by Max Watman
In Chasing the White Dog, Watman chronicles his own attempts to distil moonshine (something that is illegal in the US under any circumstances, and carries heavy federal penalties if you are caught).
Macca Cleans Up at the First BarLifeUK Industry Poker Night
“If, after the first twenty minutes, you don’t know who the sucker at the table is, it’s you.”
The Training Team at Imbibe Live! 2011
BarLifeUK have seen the Training Team in action a few times now, and they always put on an entertaining show, blending practical knowledge with theory and sometimes a little science. We particularly enjoyed the ‘Around the World in 6 Drinks’ and ‘Seasoned, Toasted and Charred’ sessions
West Indies Queer England’s Pitch at the Big Cricket Punch-Up
The headline of this story is a reference to Dreadlock Holiday by 10CC, not the Windies’ sexual orientation.
BarLifeUK Industry Poker Night with Monkey Shoulder
“Nobody is always a winner, and anybody who says he is, is either a liar or doesn’t play poker.” – Amarillo Slim
BBFB Training Team Back on the Road
Nationwide dates announced for Bacardi Brown Forman Brands (BBFB) Training Team Roadshows
The Big Cricket Punch-Up with El Dorado Rum and The King’s Ginger
England Vs The West Indies (and the rest of the world) industry teams, with punch and BBQ food in aid of charity – What’s not to love?
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Gains Maple-Matured Offering
The newest addition to the Woodford Reserve Master Collection range, Maple Wood Finish, undergoes a secondary maturation in sugar maple wood barrels.
Beachbum Berry’s TIKIBIZA Bar School
Last July, the Beachbum was transported to a magical place where every cocktail was a lovingly constructed medley of exotic tastes.
Rock The Farm – Festival dedicated to Bartenders
Rock The Farm is a FREE two-day event hosted by Herefordshire based distillery, Chase. The aim of the event is to give something back to bartenders and the bar industry
Jacob Briars Takes on the Cachaca World
But reckons John Gakuru could take him in a fight…
Huge Collection of Vintage Cocktail Books Goes on Sale
Spanish collector sells library of over 300 rare and early-edition cocktail tomes
BarLifeUK Nominated at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards
BarLifeUK represents the UK in the Spirited Awards ‘Best Cocktail Writing’ category
Bacardi Brown Forman Named a Top 5 Place to Work
The Great Places to Work Institute (we promise this isn’t a made-up organisation) placed BBFB within the top 5 places to work in the UK, at number 4 – A first for a spirits company.
Elements 8 Rum Moves to Cask Liquid Marketing
After five years of development by its founders, Elements 8 is now moving to Cask Liquid Marketing, the new brand development company formed by Stuart Ekins, formerly of Inspirit Brands. There will be no increase in pricing as a result of the distribution change.
Facebook email alerts from BarLifeUK (and how to stop them)
Facebook has recently started sending email alerts every time someone posts in a group. Here’s how to switch them off…
Uncle Jack’s Got a New Suit
BarLifeUK stick by the belief that you will always have a good night in a bar that has wax-encrusted Jack bottle candle-holders on its tables.
Fantastic Job Opportunities with Cellar Trends
Cellar Trends are offering three people an excellent opportunity to join their Italian Spirits Specialist team working across their Italian brands Campari, Aperol, Cinzano, Frangelico and Illyquore.
Bacardi Launch True Originals Video Website for Bartenders
True Originals currently has over 120 uploads for you to watch, with more promised, and you can log in using your Facebook account to comment on the clips and see who else is a member
There’s More to Midori than Meets the Eye
Midori: The chances are there’s a bottle on your back bar. The chances also are you haven’t used it a whole lot recently and you aren’t entirely sure what to do with it or perhaps even where to start with it. Fear not folks a man is on a mission to help you.
Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards 2011 Close in 1 Week
Love a bar, bartender, cocktail menu, product or indeed bar industry website above all others? Then nominate them for this year’s Spirited Awards.
Is Dub Dub London’s Funniest Bartender?
Everyone likes bad jokes…
Joseph Cartron Announce New Bottle Design
Amathus Drinks latest Master Class was held recently at Crazy Bear in Covent Garden and was hosted by Benoit de Truchis of Joseph Cartron.
11th San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Results
Over 140 spirits won double gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and we have a list of them here:
Finlandia Unveil New Melting Ice Bottle
The bottle sits well in the hand and will attract the eye when standing on the back bar.
World Class Tequila Session
BarLifeUK attended the World Class Tequila London session at Loungelover which, as we have come to expect, furnished us with some great drinks, informative speakers and a chance to catch up with a lot of industry friends over a Paloma or two.
Russian Standard and First Drinks Brands Part Company
Russian Standard and William Grant & Sons are to end their joint distribution agreement, with no word as yet of a replacement UK distributor for the vodka brand.
Purl Team to Open Worship Street Gin Palace
“The drinks will be quite different to Purl, which is all about theatre and multi-sensory drinks using dry ice or coming in several parts for the guest to construct at their table”
The BBFB Training Team Brighton Roadshow
In a rare display of good timing, BarLifeUK picked Brighton as the Training Team roadshow to attend on what turned out to be the first warm day of the year.
It’s World Class Tequila time
Now is your final chance to take advantage of the current cycle of excellent World Class sessions being put on by Diageo’s Reserve Brands
Create a Cocktail with Ceylon Arrack and Save a Baby Elephant
Do your good deed for the day – create a Ceylon Arrack cocktail, save a baby elephant and make David Attenborough proud…
Liverpool Bar Community Raising Funds for Japan
Aloha bar and Shelterbox.org join forces to raise money for Japan by drinking Tiki cocktails, and YOU can get involved too…
