It was a glitteirng evening at Jamaica House in the island's capital, Kingston. A balmy evening in a superb setting. The Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, more than played her part in launching Appleton Estate Jamaican Independence Reserve, which coincides with the island's celebrations to mark ithe anniversary of 50 years of independence.
Brands Report 2022: Irish whiskey
05 January, 2022
If you had to bet your house on one brand topping a list, it would probably be Jameson in the Irish whiskey category.
Brands Report 2022: Gin
05 January, 2022
Topping gin for seven of the last nine years, Tanqueray is once again king gin. The Diageo brand, famed for its juniper forward Tanqueray London Dry and Tanqueray No. Ten gins, was the house choice in 25% of the world’s best bars.
Brands Report 2022: Rum
04 January, 2022
The usual crowd have populated this year’s bestselling rum list. In fact, nine of the 10 brands remain a constant, with the first seven in the ranking identical to the previous year.
The Essence House returns to Covent Garden for London Cocktail Week
14 September, 2021
The London Essence Company has announced that The Essence House pop-up is returning to Covent Garden throughout October for London Cocktail Week 2021.
Brands Report: Vodka
04 January, 2018
There’s been little change in the best sellers, with the top brands all holding, says Hamish Smith
Barack Obama has White House brewery
15 August, 2012
The Obama administration has confirmed that there is a microbrewery at the White House which produces a beer called White House Honey Ale.
Ireland: Longueville House Cider launches
24 January, 2012
County Cork-based hotel, Longueville House, has launched a premium cider to the Irish market.
Mumm releases 2002 champagne in UK and Italy
12 October, 2010
G H Mumm has released its 2002 vintage champagne to the UK and Italy.
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Tess Posthumus
Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
