Six bars listed in the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ – Dandelyan in London (#2); Indulge in Taipei (#28); Imperial in Tel Aviv (#50); Bramble in Edinburgh (#52); Ruby in Copenhagen (#58) and Red Frog in Lisbon (#92) – will take part in the ‘swap’ whereby selected bartenders switch locations for four days of liberation and education. During their visit, bartenders will be immersed in…
The range comprises: a 12-year-old (40% abv), which is expected to retail for around £48 or US$60, a 28-year-old (42% abv, £500/$675), 40-year-old (48.9% abv, £3,000/$4,000) and a 50-year-old (47.9% abv, £10,000/$13,000). The latter two are available from August. Keynote flavours of Fettercairn, which is a key single malt for the Whyte & Mackay’s standard blended whisky, are described as: “Tropical fruits, soft spice and…
The two-day final started with a day of trials in Edinburgh, followed by a second day of challenges at the well known Gleneagles Hotel. The first challenge took place at the Edinburgh Grand Hotel. Designed to test the bartenders’ hospitality skills and their ability to create a welcoming experience, competitors were required to create the ‘Perfect Welcome Cocktail’ and experience using a base of Ketel…
_______________________________________ GIN HAS SHAKEN OFF an unfashionable image to become one of the fastest-growing spirit categories in duty free. In 2016, gin grew 5.1%, ahead of scotch, vodka, gin and rum, according to the IWSR. Totalling around 1.27m cases, the gin category is still less than half the size of the duty free vodka sector, but with more craft brands entering…
Beer and rugby have been in a long- term relationship spanning more than 170 years. Since the game developed its first set of rules in 1845, rugby club bars around the world have filled up with players and supporters after a match to drink beer, mostly responsibly, and sing songs in unison. However, this relationship is evolving. Rugby players have a reputation for being big,…
Organisers the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) say he will share his views on how the industry can thrive and still position itself as an indispensable component in every traveller’s journey. As part of a strong element on the travel and tourism outlook in Africa. The association says the MEADFA* conference will also hear from the former CEO of SA Express Airways and aviation consultant Inati…
IMW chairman Jane Masters MW said: “This fifth generation business has been at the forefront of driving wine quality and international trade for decades. The company is committed to environmental conservation and shares our mission to promote excellence interaction and learning across the global wine community.” The institute said: “From its origins as winegrowers in 1870, Familia Torres has combined tradition and innovation with the…
Last year, Diageo Reserve introduced ‘World Class Roadshows’ – an “educational tour of Britain, aimed at providing bartenders with the skills and tools necessary to become a World Class bartender”. This year bartenders are invited to participate in a series of training sessions across the UK – World Class Studios. The first of eleven World Class Studios which took place in west London last Monday…
______________________________________________ IN 2016 THE CHAMPAGNE market saw a slight drop in overall shipments from 312.6m to 306.1m bottles, pretty much reversing the small increase of the previous year. As is typical in a period of recession, the major brands have mostly performed fairly well and their share of the total market actually grew slightly to a 10-year high of 71.7% in…
Where does Brisbane figure in terms of the Australian bar scene? When one thinks Australian hospitality, almost immediately thoughts head to places such as Sydney and Melbourne, the economical and cultural hubs of this fine country. Home to such bars as Black Pearl, The Baxter Inn, Eau De Vie Melbourne and Bulletin Place. All bars that have not only dominated the Australian Hospitality Awards scene…
