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Alfresco 64 sits 800 feet above sea level on the 64th floor of the Tower Club at the Lebua hotel, and offers a whisky drinking experience overlooking the Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya river. Chivas Regal, maker of premium blended scotch whisky, is the main brand serving up the 200sqm bar. Guests will be able to sample signature blends from Chivas Regal such as Chivas…

The Bavarian-style lager was first brewed by Meantime in 2004, to replicate the beer originally brewed in 19th century Germany. London Helles, 4.2% ABV has been brewed using German Hallertau Blanc hops alongside Spalt Select hops and will be available in on-trade outlets throughout London. Ciaran Giblin, brewmaster at Meantime Brewing Company, said: “Our original Meantime Helles was one of our most popular beers since…

As part of its new sustainability programme – Together Towards ZERO, the Carlsberg Group has set out to deliver emission reductions that go beyond the base level of ambition set out in the Paris Agreement on climate change. Cees ‘t Hart, CEO of the Carlsberg Group, said: “Global challenges such as climate change and water scarcity require strong collective action, and with Together Towards ZERO…

Mote won the 2015 World Class Bartender of the Year national final in Canada, and describes herself as a mixologist, sommelier, writer, spirit and cocktail judge, international spirits diplomat and is the co-owner of Bittered Sling Bitters, an international portfolio of cocktail bitters. Speaking of her new role, Mote said: “I’m hugely passionate about the role this program plays in heroing the craft of bartending…

With an ABV of 4.1%, the session IPA Goose Island says it has a bright hop aroma with tropical and mandarin notes and a medium-to-low bitterness. Goose Midway will be launched in kegs only for wholesalers and on-trade establishments across the UK from the beginning of June. Josh Smith, European brand ambassador at Goose Island, said: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Goose Midway.

As well as regulating rum, Burrell talked to DI at the Bacardi Legacy cocktail competition in Berlin about why he believes that rum has an ‘old man stigma’ and why it is important for brands to host such events. Burrell said: “Rum has an old man stigma, a pirate’s drink which can only be drunk with coke. But some of the rum cocktails produced here…

The mixed reality experience has been created by Microsoft HoloLens and will be accompanied by the voice of Baptiste Loiseau, the cellar master at Rémy Martin. Consumers will be invited to drink Cognac Grande Champagne and Cognac Petite Champagne whilst wearing a headset and being educated by Loiseau about the vineyards and story of the brand. Augustin Depardon, Rémy Martin global executive director, said: “To…

In addition to Puni, Magnetic will also be distributing Vestal Vodka, which produces a range of artisan vodkas at a small family-owned distillery in Poland. Magnetic is already in the process of creating a new look for this premium vodka – accentuating its distinctive approach to ingredients and ‘terroir’. Magnetic is based in London’s Shoreditch and is also offering a consultancy service called ‘M2’ – which will…

The Norwegian is bar supervisor at HIMKOK in Oslo and has owned H. Butlers Bartending School for nearly 12 years, but still believes there is room for more female influence within the industry. Speaking to DI at the Bacardi Legacy cocktail competition where she was a judge, Berg said: “I think it’s important to agree that this is a discussion we need to have, and…

Williams has worked in global supply chain management for more than 25 years and will be responsible for Quintessential Brands’ group manufacturing operations including L&L in France, First Ireland Spirits in Ireland and G&J Distillers in the UK. Warren Scott, CEO at Quintessential Brands Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Simon to our senior management team.  “He was recently recognised as one of the…