Australian vermouth launches four new signature serves and charity initiative for 10th birthday Leading Australian quaffing vermouth Regal Rogue is celebrating its tenth birthday this year, with the launch of four new signature serves alongside a charity initiative. Using the same mantra that the brand launched with in 2011, ‘Fearlessly Handcrafted’, Regal Rogue is turning the classic Americano cocktail on its head for 2021, with the creation of The Australiano. The new signature serves are vermouth forward, yet instead of the classic equal parts of vermouth, Campari and two-parts soda, The Au ..read more

Hi-Spirits, one of the UK’s leading spirit distributors, announces the launch of Jung & Wulff, a range of limited-edition, luxury rums, sourced from around the globe. 2021 sees three Jung & Wulff variants launch in the UK in the form of Trinidad No. 1, Guyana No. 2 and Barbados No. 3 rum. The name Jung & Wulff is a reference to L.E Jung and Frederick Wulff, legendary pioneers of the spirits industry. Early visionaries, Jung and Wulff were committed to importing the best tasting spirits from around the world into New Orleans. As past owners of The Sazerac House and Peychaud’s Bitter ..read more

Pioneering Scotch whisky brand, John Crabbie & Co, is building upon its award winning Independent Bottling credentials and continuing its legacy of innovation with the launch of a new single cask, 28 YO Speyside Single Malt, of which just 260 bottles will be released. One of the brand’s oldest expressions to date, this rare, 1992 Speyside Single Malt has been matured for 28 years in a single cask from an unnamed distillery in the Glenlivet Valley of Speyside. It boasts fresh fruit aromas on the nose, with hints of spicy oak, toffee apples and chocolate caramels on the palate, all rounded ..read more

A remarkable story reaches its eighth anniversary during September as The Art School continues its journey at the fore of Liverpool’s fine-dining scene. Chef Patron Paul Askew’s vision remains the same today as when he first had the keys to the prestigious Sugnall Street restaurant – to create by the seasons and sustainably, and to develop long-lasting relationships with the farmers, artisans and producers who surround the city region.  As Paul’s 40th anniversary in gastronomy comes to a close in September, he’s being feeling reflective during the last few days with the passing of Queen E ..read more

As December 2022 opens into the last few weeks toward Christmas, it will mark Barnacle’s remarkable first year in Liverpool. The intimate Scouse brasserie has already established itself in a unique gastronomic sweet-spot – casual fine-dining whose ethos is embedded in sustainability, provenance and seasonality. Nestled in the mezzanine of Duke Street Market, Barnacle has already been garlanded with inclusion into the Michelin Guide. This Christmas, their brand-new two and three course festive menus are complimented by special Christmas Eve and New Year’s dining experiences. Saturday 24th Decem ..read more

Located in the Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote is headed up by Lisa Goodwin-Allen and has long been known for its adventurous seasonal menus using local ingredients and delicious produce. As Autumn brings itself upon us, Executive Chef Lisa has designed a new Autumn Gourmet Menu in fitting with the season – and celebrates World Vegetarian Day on 1stOctober with a new seasonal 5-Course Autumn Vegetarian Gourmet Menu. An award-winning wine list has been curated to complement both menu dishes by the outstanding wine team. The new 5-Course Autumn Vegetarian Gourme ..read more

A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Bromborough! Pina Loca is set to open on Bromborough’s Allport Lane later this month. Situated at the site formerly occupied by McColl’s convenience store, but best remembered as Dillons Newsagents. Pina Loca plans to bring a slice of Latin flare to Bromborough with their take on Mexican classics as well as a mouth-watering choice of Mexican inspired small plates. Not to mention a wine and cocktail menu that will have you thinking you’re in Mexico! Pina Loca, or “crazy pineapple” as its name translates, is the brain child of Babul Miah, a name synonymous w ..read more

Amaro Montenegro, Italy’s leading premium amaro liqueur, launches a Don’t Drink and Ride campaign along with the racing department of the Bologna motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Corse. As the ‘Team Spirit Partner’ of the iconic Italian motorcycle brand, Amaro Montenegro emphasises the human factor at the base of every successful team that helps to create bonds that are strengthened in victories and difficulties. The partnership between the two Bolognese brands is based on the bond that is created in a team, the importance of small details and the shared moments that transfor ..read more

Today Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget in the House of Commons and there’s a fair bit to get your teeth into. Here’s the 86 guide to the Budget 2021 for the Hospitality industry: Duties on alcohol to be frozen for second year running No additional duties on spirits, wine, cider or beer 5% reduced VAT rate for hospitality firms to be maintained until 30 th September 2021 12.5% VAT rate to apply from July until the end of March 2022 Business rates holiday for firms in England will continue until June Business rates discount of 75% from July until the end of March 2022 Business restart ..read more

Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the dates for Tales of the Cocktail® 2021 (TOTC). The world’s largest cocktail conference will return for its 19th year from September 20 – 23, 2021 in a digital format that will be available free of charge to cocktail professionals and enthusiasts across the globe, with supplemental physical activations in key cities around the globe, wherever safe and feasible. Additionally, The Foundation opens up its annual seminar process today for the 2021 conference. September 2020 marked the Foundation’s first foray into converting it ..read more