Whiskey hour: The luck, and misfortune, of the Irish
At its peak, Irish whiskey ruled the whisk(e)y world. So how come in the early 2000s there were only three distilleries left in Ireland? Read More
Liquid goodness – how to make dessert pay
Dessert is an important part of the dining experience, but often an overlooked opportunity to sell drinks. The UK seems to have a growing sweet tooth – NPD group insights show that for the year ending September 2015, diners ate a record 1.5 billion servings of items in the ‘sweet bakery’ and ‘dessert’ categories. Read More
Cocktails to shake off the cold
The UK’s love for mixed drinks has never been stronger and it’s predicted that the cocktail market will account for 10% of spirits sales by 2020. So why not welcome the colder winter months by upselling with some comforting cocktails?
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Smoke signals: adding depth and flavour to drinks with smoke
Chefs and mixologists have started getting more adventurous when it comes to adding a smoky element to their creations. We visited Birmingham’s Harborne Kitchen to find out how they’ve been thinking beyond the barbecue to add complexity and bring a dose of theatre to the table.
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In the hot seat with… Massimiliano Bua
We met up with Massimiliano “Papa Massi” Bua, Head Mixologist at the O2 Arena to find out what’s hot in the world of cocktails this summer. Read More
Cities Uncovered – Glasgow versus Edinburgh
The UK is awash with exciting food and wine hot spots, from Leeds and Liverpool, to Birmingham and Brighton. Whether you’re looking for a new site, a new job or simply a place to eat, drink and get inspired, follow our Cities Uncovered series for the inside scoop on the UK’s top foodie destinations. In this edition, we have the ... Read More
Shining stars: Recognising our award-winning producers
Our producers have been collecting trophies across the globe in the past few months, from the International Wine and Spirits Competition to the Grocer Awards to the Rum Masters. We celebrate a selection of our award-winnning producers.
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Inside the White Rum Renaissance
A look at Plantation's 3 Star White Rum, which includes a premium 12-year-old Jamaican rum.
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Introducing Plantation 3 Stars White Rum
Plantation 3 Stars White Rum is the latest releases from one of the most innovative distillers around.
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Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula Original Cognac
A 21st-century mixing Cognac, perfect for spirit-forward styles of cocktails.
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Cocktail Recipe: Hot Buttered Rum by Trailer Happiness
The Hot Buttered Rum takes its inspiration from the Tiki drinks which ruled the world in the 50s and 60s.
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Citadelle Gin - The World’s Only Charentais Copper Pot Distilled Gin
Citadelle Gin was born in the late 18th century, when Louis XVI authorised two distillers to make gin in Dunkirk.
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Introducing Averna
The Averna story began in 1859, when friars gave Salvatore Averna the recipe. Salvatore produced the bitter at home for his guests, but it was not until his son, Francesco, presented the bitters at fairs around Europe that the modern story of Averna started.
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The Regan Report and Cocktail Recipes
Three cocktail recipes based on spirits that made a stir in 2013 according to The Regan Report. Read More
Use Your Head Cosmo
Make your drinks merchandise work for you by using your crystal head as a cocktail decanter.
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Sangria #1
Time for sunshine, and time for summery cocktails. Try one of our recipes from Bibendum's Taste of Summer range.
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Sangria #2
The sun is coming out, and the Sangria is flowing! Try one of our recipes from Bibendum's Taste of Summer range.
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Sangria #3
Cocktails are so popular during the summer. Try one of our Sangria recipes to entice your customers.
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