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Cocktails inspired by Music Legends

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Here’s a cool cocktail/music hook up – a menu of bespoke cocktails inspired by the likes of Calivin Harris (just about to become the first artist in history to rack up nine top 10 hits from one album), Jay-Z, Justin … Continue reading

Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve Sweeps the Board

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Following its global launch in June, Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve has recently received a host of prestigious awards in some of the industry’s most respected competitions. The new gin expression, which is uniquely rested in Jean de Lillet oak barrels, received … Continue reading

Chalking up the Firsts

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Patience Gould meets Master Distiller Desmond Payne in his HQ at the Beefeater Distillery in London, to discuss the launch of the ultra premium gin Burrough’s Reserve – and to taste it too! Since the launch of Beefeater 24 back … Continue reading

A Milestone for Bombay Sapphire’s New Home at Laverstoke Mill

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The end of August marks an important milestone in the history of Bombay Sapphire for that is when the first production run will take place at its new home, Laverstoke Mill, deep in the heart of the Hampshire countryside. Since … Continue reading

The Latest Edinburgh Festival Drinking Spots

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Edinburgh is a proper drinker’s city and, whilst seasoned Festivalgoers will have their favourite watering holes, the Edinburgh bar scene is so dynamic there’s always somewhere new. Many of the big venues are impossibly crowded as Edinburgh’s population trebles so … Continue reading

Hendrick’s Gin Discovers New even More Unusual Botanical

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After days of trekking through the Venezuelan rainforest in pursuit of the extraordinary, the Hendrick’s Perilous Botanical Quest team came back safe and sound. Dirty, scratched, bruised, and pounds lighter than when they left, the team are immensely excited to … Continue reading

Big Congratulations for Spirited Awards Winners

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It’s great to see so many good pals on the list of this year’s Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Congratulations all! American Bartender of the Year: Charles Joly Bartender of the Year: Jack McGarry, The Dead Rabbit Best American Brand Ambassador: Todd … Continue reading

Hendricks Carnival of Knowledge Hits the Edinburgh Fringe

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How much are we looking forward to this! The delightfully diverting Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – will offer intellectual sustenance to all minds at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe from 8th – 11th  August … Continue reading

A Brand New App for Cocktail Enthusiasts

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Lovely Gin Monkey and Blue Crow Media have come up with a fun way to advance you inner cocktail geekness. Cocktail Challenge helps turn anyone into a cocktail connoisseur with entertaining, yet challenging levels of play dedicated to everything you … Continue reading

Gilbert’s Gin Garden Opens in Time for British Summer

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We know where we’ll be now that the sun has finally come out. Gilbert’s Gin Garden at the magnificent St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the brainchild of the Gilbert Scott Bar and our favourite Hendrick’s Gin.  It’s just opened with … Continue reading