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The G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program is back for 2012
Win $3000, trips to Berlin Bar Convent and Tales of the Cocktail, and a year’s supply of G’Vine for your bar with the 2012 GCP.
Bathtub Gin by Master of Malt
Bathtub Gin is lightly tinted by the botanicals, and with a flavour which is both bold, and perfumed all at once.
Boutique Bar Show: New Products on Show
Boutique Bar Show has everything you could possibly ask for this year including the opportunity to try some brand new products to hit the UK bar market.
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.
Win an Engraved Bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin
Already one of the most recognisable bottles on the back bar, these personalised bottles are very rare and winning one also has the pleasing side effect of letting you (responsibly) drink the one you already have in your collection.
G’Vine Connoisseurs Program Final
The finals of the 2011 G’Vine Connoisseurs Program (GCP) took place in Cognac with a couple of our favourite bartenders representing the UK and trying to take out the fantastic grand prize.
Win Tickets to The Gincident on the Barge 2
One thing stands out amongst man’s achievements, even more amazing than Frank Lampard – It is the Gincident.
G’Vine Gin Connoisseur Program Finalists Announced
Jill Saunders from the Savoy Hotel and Terry Cashman from The Hoxton Pony will be winging their way to France on June 13th for a week of challenges in Cognac during the G’Vibe GCP final.
The Savoy’s Jill Saunders Cleans Up at the G’Vine GCP Comp
The mix of practical cocktail-creation and almost academic sector knowledge required, means that the eventual GCP winner will thoroughly deserve the great prize.
G’Vine Gin Conoisseur Program Awaiting Your Entry
The French countryside plays heavily in both the gin’s flavour and heritage, and so Gin Conoisseur Program finalists will be taken there when the competition comes to a climax.
Kammerling’s Ginseng Spirit Running Late but Worth the Wait
Production of Alex Kammerling’s new lovely liquid has been delayed by over-zealous Chinese customs officers, however the JubJub tasting goes ahead and the spirit is well received…
No. 209 Gin Duel Winners Headed for San Francisco
Two UK bartenders will be mixing cocktails in California after seeing off strong competition to win the London final of the No. 209 Gin Duel.
No. 209 Gin Duel – Northern Heat Results
Bartenders from the North West have put their mixology skills to the test in the latest heat of the No.209 Gin Duel, aiming to win trip to San Francisco.
Gin 209 Duel at Boutique Bar Show London
Fourteen plucky bartenders will be competing for the chance to win a five day trip to the Napa Valley with No 209 Gin on day one of the Boutique Bar Show in London.
Book review – The Bartender’s GIN Compendium by Gaz Regan
Gaz Regan’s latest book is an absolute must for any drink lovers bookcase. Rarely has a ‘spirit’ book been such a joy to read, from the outset Gaz’s personality jumps off the page.
Gin Picture Quiz
BarLifeUK Picture Quiz – Look at the pictures and say what you see. This week Mother’s Ruin gets the picture quiz treatment.
Dear Prudence – Visiting the Sipsmith Distillery
In a quiet, residential Hammersmith street, something wonderful is happening…
Aldi’s Oliver Cromwell Bags IWSC Gin Trophy
Oliver Cromwell 1599 Premium Gin is scheduled for launch this September, and will be available in stores nationwide and is expected to retail for less that £10.
The Liquorists and the Gincident on the barge
In ye olden days, gin was drunk on board ship by the officers, whilst the rankers glugged rum. With this in mind, the most recent Liquorists session was the order of the day.
World Gin Day
Get your junipers at the ready because this Saturday, 12th June is World Gin Day. That’s right a whole day just for the celebration of all things Gin based.
No.3 London Dry Gin
With the seemingly nonstop amount of new gins being launched at the moment BarLifeUK gave Inspirits latest offering a try
World Cup Cocktails: Second Half
As we all know football is a game of two halves, and cocktail shakers are an implement of two halves – coincidence? We don’t think so. Welcome to World Cup Cocktails Part Deux
World Cup Cocktails
The World Cup could be time to capitalise on nationalistic leanings, so BarLifeUK has come up with a World Cup of Cocktails. No country is left unmolested!
Best of the Best Northern Bartender Comp
Northern Restaurant and Bar culminated on Tuesday 13th April with the Beefeater 24 sponsored ‘Best of the Best Northern Bartender Competition’.
It’s Gin Jim but not as we know it
News has reached the desk (or bar as the case may be) of BarLifeUK that Hayman’s Distillers have added a Sloe Gin to their already impressive portfolio…
