After weathering the storm of the pandemic, brands and hospitality venues are preparing for more uncertainty in 2023. After identifying many of last year’s drink trends correctly, we spoke to over 50 event planners, on trade venue managers, bartenders and drink brands owners from across the industry. Our drink trends 2023 report showcases our views on the drinks industry in 2023. How will the cost-of-living crisis impact the hospitality industry? Key Take Aways An increase in at home drinking Premiumisation will continue, though not at the same pace as 2022 Agave and rum will continue to ..read more

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Hospitality work rewards a whole boat load of different people with places for extroverts, introverts and everything in between. As leaders in the UK events and drinks scene, we’ve learned the characteristics of exceptional event staff over the years. Every staff member is unique of course, but if you’re hiring event staff and they don’t have any of the key attributes listed below, it might be time to reconsider. Communication Whether you’re working on a customer facing event like a brand activation or serving cocktails from a mobile cocktail bar at an event, communication is vital. Getting m ..read more

Wisher Vodka has a unique concept: the premium handcrafted Vodka named after a simple wish of the founders Kimberly LaRose and Emily Gillis-Terry is the first spirit launched in the Metaverse. Not sure what the Metaverse is? This Wired article explains it well, but in essence it’s a virtual online world. We recently caught up with LaRose and Gillis-Terry to discuss their innovative Go-to-Market approach, their first-ever product offering and their unique production process. What is Wisher Vodka? Tell us about Wisher Vodka and the team behind it? Kimberley: Wisher Vodka is a great-tasting, glu ..read more

Kirsten Grant Meikle knows a thing or two about whisky and drinks. A descendant of William Grant, founder of Glenfiddich Whisky, she began a career in wine working for renowned distributor Matthew Clark before joining the family business as Director of Prestige at William Grant & Sons UK. Few whisky companies have the rich history of Glenfiddich whisky. The brand launched in 1886 when William Grant and his children began building their distillery by hand, naming it the Gaelic word for “valley of the deer”. Since then it’s remained one of the few independent family owned whisky companies st ..read more

Kirsten Grant Meikle knows a thing or two about whisky and drinks. A descendant of William Grant, founder of Glenfiddich Whisky, she began a career in wine working for renowned distributor Matthew Clark before joining the family business as Director of Prestige at William Grant & Sons UK. Few whisky companies have the rich history of Glenfiddich whisky. The brand launched in 1886 when William Grant and his children began building their distillery by hand, naming it the Gaelic word for “valley of the deer”. Since then it’s remained one of the few independent family owned whisky companies st ..read more

In recent years the drinks industry and especially whisky has been all about digital. But Glengoyne Whisky’s recent activation replaces QR codes, augmented reality and NFTs with a focus on offline imbibing and reconnecting with loved ones. The Offline Edition We’ve all had that friend drift off mid-sentence to check their phone. Even worse is when they start scrolling when you’re the one talking (not that we’ve ever had that happen). Recent research conducted by Glengoyne shows just how much phones are interrupting our time with others. Over half of adults (52%) have forgotten what they are s ..read more

What event staff do you need at stadium events? What are the types of stadium staff? How many staff do you need at stadium events? As well as our work at luxury event venues, we’ve been lucky enough to work at some of the UK’s most prestigious stadiums. Trust us when we say that hiring for stadium events is very different to hiring for other parts of the hospitality sector like a bar or wedding venue. Below, we break down the staff you need to run a stadium event successfully, and what to look for when hiring. What types of stadium event are there? When we say stadium events, you’ll likely thi ..read more

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Galaxy Bar in Dubai is one of the most beautiful venues we’ve event seen. An exquisite marble bar sits under a ceiling decorated with glowing lights, imitating the night sky. Situated in the heart of Dubai’s International Financial Centre, this intimate bar’s design is a nod to classical Greek architecture. This influence extends to the menu, drawing inspiration from the constellations and Greek mythology. The Greek spirit Metaxa appears in a number of recipes throughout. Since opening in 2019, the bar has won numerous accolades, noted by Campari as “One to Watch” in 2020. After reaching the 5 ..read more