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Glenmorangie committed to a sustainability project in 2014 with Heriot-Watt University and the Marine Conservation Society known as the Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project (DEEP). Hamish Torrie, director of corporate social responsibility, The Glenmorangie Company, said: “Glenmorangie’s distillery has stood on the banks of the Dornoch Firth for over 170 years – and we want to ensure that the Firth’s pristine habitat will be preserved and…

The competition, which is now in its ninth year, employed the efforts of 10,000 bartenders worldwide and aims to find a cocktail that can be sold as a Bacardi modern classic. The global final was contested by bartenders from 36 markets over three days in Berlin, which was reduced to eight bartenders after the first two days of competition. The Belgian bartender (pictured centre) works…

Two days of semi-finals saw 38 bartenders make drinks on stage in front of a live audience which was also broadcast to eight varieties of social media networks in China. Monica Berg, who was on the judging panel, said: “I think it’s insane, 200,000 people watching in China is amazing. It’s incredible for all of the competing bartenders and their drinks. “There were a few…

Burrell was on the panel of judges who assessed the first 19 contestants and believes the standards have risen since the competition last took place in San Francisco in 2016. Burrell said: “People have definitely raised their games, I can see a lot of bartenders have tweaked their recipes and gone for things that are quite simple but still slightly exciting. “There wasn’t much difference…

The two companies have teamed together to give away 400 holidays worth up to £1,000 from July and will continue to do so for four months. Paul Condron, marketing director at Magners, said: “Our Seize the Summer squad have kicked things off early in London but will be making their way around the country in the coming weeks, encouraging people to have proper…

THE BASICS Where: Olympia, London W14 8UX When: 22-24 May 2017 What: Wine fair specialising in on-trade retail Visitors est: 10,000 Opening times: Monday May 22: 10:00-18:30 Tuesday May 23: 09:30-17:30 Wednesday May 24: 09:30-17:30 ________________________________________ THIS YEAR’S LONDON Wine Fair will represent more than 40 countries from around the world, have 10,000 varieties of wine on display and host debates on Brexit, making it…

Hayman’s gin was first distilled in London more than 150 years ago and the new distillery will be housed within a period brick warehouse in Balham, South West London The first batches of Hayman’s flagship London Dry Gin is scheduled to come off the stills in Autumn 2017, following a refurbishment of the site. Christopher Hayman, who runs the business, said: “I’ve made no secret…

The new innovative was created by London-based agency, Hot Pickle, and has targeted the travel retail sector by inviting visitors to sign up for a three beer tasting experience lasting approximately 20 minutes. The tasting experience will focus on a range of Guinness beers and offer consumers an insight into the brand. Gavin Krenski, Guinness global content creation and innovation director, said: “The Guinness Export…

Invivo has partnered with nationwide US distributor, Seaview Imports to infiltrate its new market and since the launch in the US, Invivo has begun working with wine retailer, Kroger who will also be introducing Invivo to its customers.  Tim Lightbourne, cofounder at Invivo, said: “The US is a key market for Invivo and we’re looking forward to showing the best thing to come out of…

Sparetap claims to be five times cheaper for breweries to deliver its product than wholesalers, which will allow bar and restaurant managers to stock premium beer at better prices. Founder, Dom Thorpe, created Sparetap after quitting his role as a brewery manager in response to ‘frustrated restaurants’ who failed to buy successfully from wholesalers. Thorpe said: “The big vision for Sparetap is to create choice…