The contestants will create cocktails using sustainable ingredients, techniques and carbon neutral Flor de Caña rum. Industry professionals will judge the cocktails on the history and inspiration, the use of sustainable ingredients and techniques, level of creativity and its flavour and appearance. Participants will also have access to courses taught by industry experts on sustainability topics and ethical practices behind the bar. The winner of…

With the aim of bringing the hospitality community back together, the WG&S UK brand ambassadors and their team of seven bartenders will compete in a medley of team challenges throughout the day.  Sarah Berardi, co-host and Hendrick’s Gin UK brand ambassador, said: “Nothing brings the bartending community together more than a measure of in-person, head-to-head, healthy competition. No doubt after the last few years we’ve…

Pinot Noir is the grape variety which Bollinger forged its global reputation with and the brand currently ranks number three in Drinks International’s World’s Most Admired Champagne Brands.  Charles-Armand de Belenet, general manager of Champagne Bollinger said: “This cuvée made entirely of Pinot Noir is ingrained in what had become the very essence of our House – an inimitable vision of an iconic…

The winning cocktail of the Graham’s Blend Series, ‘Red Curtain’, combined Blend Nº12 with Camus VS cognac and a homemade red currant cordial, finished with a spoon of Carpano Botanic Bitter. Charlotte Symington, senior marketing manager at Symington Family Estates said: “We created the Blend Series to unlock the potential we know port has within the world of mixology, so it’s been especially gratifying to…

The ambitious plan will involve the execution of a roadmap comprising several projects which will see Midleton Distillery phase out the use of fossil fuels to power its operation, putting them on track to become Ireland’s first and largest carbon neutral distillery. Part of the carbon neutral roadmap will benefit from grant aid provided by Enterprise Ireland with the first three phases alone expecting to…

The expansion comes as BrewDog extends its franchise agreement with Indian partner Ace Hospitality, which already operates two venues in Mumbai. James Brown, managing director of BrewDog’s bar business said: “The craft beer scene is young and dynamic, and the response from the local community has been incredible so far.” The plans include a flagship site in Dehli, with openings in Gurugram and Hyderabad next…