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Pernod launches chili-infused bourbon distillate
Pernod Ricard UK has launched Horse with No Name, a bourbon and habanero chili distillate, created by Monkey 47 founder Alexander Stein.
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by Hamish Smith
27 September, 2021
Class magazine

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CLASS Autumn 2021 - The Hard Reset – launches
CLASS Autumn 2021 - The Hard Reset – has launched and is now available to subscribers to download here. If you're not receiving Class, it's free (to bartenders) – sign up for a digital or hard copy here.
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by Hamish Smith
22 September, 2021
Savoia Americano

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Giuseppe Gallo launches Savoia

The founder of Italicus Giuseppe Gallo has turned his attention to the Americano category with the launch of wine-based aperitivo Savoia Americano, which is billed as a mid-point between a bitters liquor and red vermouth.
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by Hamish Smith
22 September, 2021
Surkinda Singh

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Pernod agrees to buy The Whisky Exchange and LCW
Pernod Ricard has agreed to buy UK-based e-commerce platform The Whisky Exchange and London Cocktail Week for an undisclosed fee.
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by Hamish Smith
21 September, 2021

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New South American-inspired bar to launch within The Mandrake hotel
Yopo, the South American restaurant at The Mandrake hotel, has announced the launch of the adjoining, Yopo bar.
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by Oli Dodd
16 September, 2021

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New baijiu-scotch hybrid spirit readies for launch
Kylin Spirits Group is to launch a new hybrid spirit made from scotch whisky and Chinese baijiu.
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by Hamish Smith
16 September, 2021

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Bar industry figures shine at Fortnum & Mason awards
Bartender Cas Oh and industry photographer Rob Lawson were among the winners of the annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards on Thursday.
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by Hamish Smith
13 September, 2021

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Diageo’s Distill Ventures invests in Komasa Kanosuke Distillery

Japanese whisky maker Komasa Kanosuke Distillery has confirmed that Diageo has made a minority investment in the company through its investment arm, Distill Ventures.
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by Oli Dodd
09 September, 2021

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Ali Burgess, Adam Papa, and Grant Neave launch lower abv spirit drink
Owners of Happiness Forgets, Ali Burgess and Adam Papa have partnered with former Monkey Shoulder brand ambassador Grant Neave to launch Twenty, a light spirit drink at 20% abv.
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by Oli Dodd
09 September, 2021

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Kano and Duppy Share launch Jamaican white rum
UK Musician Kano and Duppy Share Caribbean Rums have announced the release of a new 100% Jamaican white rum, Duppy White.
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by Oli Dodd
09 September, 2021

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Gleneagles Hotel releases single malt in partnership with The Glenturret
Gleneagles has collaborated with the neighbouring The Glenturret Distillery to produce an 11-year-old single malt.
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by Oli Dodd
08 September, 2021

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Reform business rates, urge trade bodies
UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have called on the government to reform business rates, suggesting the sector overpays by 300% relative to its turnover.
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by Hamish Smith
25 August, 2021

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Customers returned to hospitality in July quicker than last summer
More than half of consumers (56%) visited a hospitality venue in the first 10 days following ‘freedom day’ this July 19, a UK Hospitality survey has revealed.
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by Hamish Smith
25 August, 2021

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Claim your guest shift at the world's biggest cocktail festival
London Cocktail Week is offering its 2021 show as a free platform to bars across the UK this October.
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by Hamish Smith
24 August, 2021

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Domino Communications launches intern programme with The Drinks Trust
UK drinks public relations agency Domino Communications and The Drinks Community – the professional members platform from The Drinks Trust – have launched an internship for those working in the hospitality and drinks industry.
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by Shay Waterworth
17 August, 2021

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Creator of the Pornstar Martini, Douglas Ankrah passes
Douglas Ankrah, the inventor of the Pornstar Martini and creator of Soho’s LAB Bar has sadly passed away. 
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2021

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UK independent spirit distilleries hit £1.8 billion in turnover last year
The turnover of independent UK spirit distilleries grew by 8% to £1.8 billion according to a report by private equity investment firm, Growthdeck.
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by Oli Dodd
17 August, 2021

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Jamie Campbell announced as Brugal 1888’s new UK brand ambassador
Edrington UK has announced that Jamie Campbell has been appointed UK brand ambassador at Brugal 1888.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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Hacha launches competition to find Britain's best tequila and mezcal cocktails
London-based agaveria Hacha has launched a nationwide competition to find Britain's best tequila cocktail and best mezcal cocktail ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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Trailer Happiness to takeover Lyaness

Trailer Happiness has announced that they will be taking over Lyaness for one night only as part of the We Rum This City series.
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by Oli Dodd
16 August, 2021

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London Cocktail Club announces Bristol expansion
Drinks investment group Nightcap has announced a new Bristol venue for London Cocktail Club.
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by Oli Dodd
12 August, 2021

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MOJO to open sixth bar in Sheffield
Bar group, MOJO has announced further expansion plans to launch a new bar in Sheffield.
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by Oli Dodd
12 August, 2021

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Members cocktail bar Martinez opens on Soho’s Greek Street
Martinez members cocktail bar has opened on Soho’s Greek Street with a drinks offering designed by Dré Masso, Gary Sharpen and Sandrae Lawrence.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Monkey Shoulder launches cocktail delivery bartending competition
Blended Scotch whisky brand, Monkey Shoulder has launched Monkey Bars, a new competition giving bartenders the opportunity to create their own cocktail delivery brand.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Avallen launches new packaging showcasing its carbon footprint
Calvados brand Avallen has redesigned its label to showcase its carbon footprint in a bid to be a sustainability paragon for the drinks industry.
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by Oli Dodd
10 August, 2021

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Hospitality £100bn down after horror 15 months

UK hospitality businesses have suffered a £100bn drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in the 15 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA.
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by Hamish Smith
03 August, 2021

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The Gibson and Dima’s Vodka launch range of RTD cocktails
The Gibson and Dima’s Vodka have paired up to release a new range of ready-to-drink vodka cocktails.
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by Oli Dodd
02 August, 2021

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Global Bartending and Asahi launch worldwide bartender training programme
Global Bartending and Asahi Europe & International have collaborated to launch Every Serve Matters, a global bartending training programme focussing on beer quality and the perfect serve.
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by Oli Dodd
30 July, 2021

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Bandra Bhai cocktail den opens under Pali Hill
Bandra Bhai cocktail bar, inspired by the smuggling dens of 1970s India, has opened underneath Pali Hill restaurant on Mortimer Street, London.
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by Oli Dodd
29 July, 2021
Bar World 100

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London bartenders star in Drinks International's Bar World 100 list
Monica Berg of Tayēr + Elementary in London has been voted the most influential international bar industry figure in Drinks International’s Bar World 100 2021.
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by Hamish Smith
22 July, 2021