The Red Collection, a range of rare single malt Scotch whiskies, inspired by the significance of the colour red throughout the history of the brand, features a curated selection of ongoing aged expressions and occasional high aged guest releases. The Macallan master whisky maker, Kirsteen Campbell, said: “The Macallan 77 Years Old is an incredible new high aged guest expression for The Red Collection, which…

The bar’s co-owners, Sergio Leanza and Anna Fairhead-Benitez, will launch their biggest venue so far in South London’s Camberwell, with plans to continue Funkidory’s passion for hospitality and high-quality cocktails.  Speaking to Class Magazine, Leanza said: “The new site is going to be a New York-style basement, a relaxed vibe, somewhere you can kick back and know you’re in good hands. No hooks or…

The expansion will create up to 50 new jobs, with the London-Laurel County Economic Development Authority (LLCEDA) selling its 80-hectare Rowland Acres Industrial Park to Sazerac for land to build the warehouses.  With work beginning on the project in the coming weeks, it also includes a 72,000-square-foot expansion of Robinson Stave and Cumberland Cooperage, which Sazerac acquired in 2014, aiming to increase production capacity…

My mum was a single mother who migrated from Colombia in 1975 when she was pregnant with me. I was born in London, so I was the first-generation British-Colombian in the family. She was an au pair but also worked in restaurants and bars on the weekends and during that time she would often take me with her, so I grew up familiar with the…

The custom-built Old Fashioned Trolley will be primarily stationed at the Bourbon Bar, located in JW Steakhouse, which is home to the largest selection of Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbons in the UK. Robert Sreter, Bourbon expert at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London said: “The new Old Fashioned Trolley pays homage to an iconic cocktail by name and nature, and the partnership with Buffalo…

Lixir has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, having met social and environmental standards, a step in line with its other achievements, including being certified carbon neutral by Planet Mark in 2021 and its charity partnership with Just A Drop. Chris Turner, executive director of B Lab UK said: “We are pleased to have B Corps of all…

Beaujolais Nouveau, a vin de primeur, is fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale, making it differ from other French wines as it is drunk almost immediately after harvesting. The red wine, made from Gamay grapes, begins a race to get the first bottles out to markets around the world.  The wine is sold in 110 countries around…

Recognised for its array of fun themed menus and innovative events, the new collection of cocktails will be presented in the style of letter, with each cocktail unveiling a story from the past.  From key historical figures, to secret code words and poetic citations, the menu is an ode to the past, led by the head of bars for Callooh Callay, Emily Chipperfield.

The eight-minute campaign film, ‘The Spirit of 1926’ celebrates her quiet heroism and legacy, set in Speyside, Scotland, primarily at The Macallan’s 485-acre Estate. Jaume Ferras, global creative director for The Macallan and a producer of the film, said: “We uncovered Janet Harbinson’s story when researching the background to The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926 and we knew we had to share it…

Imbued with 34 natural herbs and botanical, Amaro Santoni was inspired by an original recipe of Gabriello Santoni, who started the Santoni brand in 1960, as the company, in early 2021, began its long term collaboration with Luca Missaglia as managing director partner and Simone Caporale as global brand ambassador. Missaglia said: “We are extremely excited to work with the Liana Collection to…