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Angus Winchester leaves the Dark Horse and Crying Wolf

Angus Winchester has left Wild West Group, which owns the Dark Horse Bar in Bath and Crying Wolf in Bristol, having spent two years with the group as as director of drinks & people, focussing on training and its beverage programme.

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by Hamish Smith
01 May, 2024

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19 UK bars awarded pins in first Pinnacle Guide list

The Pinnacle Guide has launched its inaugural list, with 19 UK bars - more than half of those recognised - awarded 'Pins'.

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by Hamish Smith
01 May, 2024

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Grey Goose releases new vodka

Grey Goose has announced the launch of Altius, a limited-edition vodka produced with Alpine spring water and winter wheat and filtered at sub-freezing temperatures.

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by Hamish Smith
01 May, 2024

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The best world whiskies from the BBAs 2024

The BBAs world whisky category takes in all whiskies outside of American, Irish and Scotch - here's the top 5 from the session.

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by Hamish Smith
30 April, 2024

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Lyaness bartender Lexie Constantinescu passes

Lyaness bartender Alexandra ‘Lexie’ Constantinescu has passed away while on holiday in Cuba after competing in a cocktail competition.

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by Shay Waterworth
29 April, 2024

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Chris Edwards to launch Sister Ray in Liverpool

Hospitality operator Chris Edwards will launch café bar Sister Ray in Liverpool this May, promising to marry “laid back European cafe culture” with “New York bar scene vibes”.

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by Hamish Smith
29 April, 2024

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Sushisamba opens Samba Room lounge bar

Sushisamba in the City of London has opened Samba Room, a new 39th-floor cocktail lounge bar.

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by Hamish Smith
29 April, 2024

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The best non-abv spirits from the BBAs 2024

The non-abv spirits category is burgeoning. These were the big winners in the BBAs 2024.

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by Hamish Smith
25 April, 2024

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Callooh Callay launches nostalgia-themed menu

Cocktail bar Callooh Callay has launched McMenu, a drinks list designed to take guests on a nostalgic trip through the lens of well-known food and drink brands.

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by Hamish Smith
24 April, 2024

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The best liqueurs from the BBAs 2024

This week's instalment of the Bartenders' Brand Awards is the liqueurs category.

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by Hamish Smith
23 April, 2024

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Plans for Schofield’s London revealed

Joe and Daniel Schofield have begun the process of rolling out the Schofield's Bar brand, with plans afoot for a sequel venue in London, CLASS can exclusively reveal.

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by Hamish Smith
15 April, 2024

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The best tonics from the BBAs 2024

In today's instalment of the BBAs, we narrow in on the tonic session.

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by Hamish Smith
19 April, 2024

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KOL Mezcaleria to unveil new range of house agave spirits

KOL Mezcaleria will next week unveil a new series of bottlings that explores little-known artisanal Mexican spirits.

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by Hamish Smith
12 April, 2024

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The best mixers from the BBAs 2024

Today in our BBAs highlights comes mixers, syrups and soft drinks.

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by Hamish Smith
08 April, 2024

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What’s on? Insider tips for the Edinburgh Bar Show

As media partner to the Edinburgh Bar Show, CLASS has asked its founders Iain McPherson, Jamie Faulds and Gary Anderson for their highlights of the inaugural three-day event (April 8-10).

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by Hamish Smith
04 April, 2024

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Scarfes pivots to classical approach in new menu: From Scratch

Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has shifted its emphasis from playful signatures to a more classical approach in its latest menu: From Scratch.

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by Hamish Smith
04 April, 2024

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The Natural Philosopher to celebrate tenth birthday

Josh Powell’s Natural Philosopher will mark its tenth birthday this month with a party that celebrates the best cocktails of the East London bar’s decade in business.

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by Hamish Smith
03 April, 2024

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The best agave spirits from the BBAs 2024

Today's instalment of the Bartenders' Brand Awards sees the highlights of our agave spirits session.

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by Hamish Smith
03 April, 2024

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The best gins from the BBAs 2024

In today's BBAs highlights we feature the best of our gin session.

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by Hamish Smith
28 March, 2024

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The BAB Awards - the results

The BAB (Birmingham Association of Bartenders) Awards took place this week at Eighteen, an X+why space on the 18th floor of 103 Colmore Row with much of Birmingham’s hospitality scene in attendance.

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by Hamish Smith
26 March, 2024

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Gender equality platform The Ada Coleman Project to launch

The Ada Coleman Project, a dedicated digital space for women, is set to launch in April 2024.

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by Hamish Smith
25 March, 2024

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The best vodkas from the BBAs 2024

Kavka Tokaji Cask wasn’t only our Vodka Champion but a hair from being named the best product in the BBAs – it scored 91/100. “Wood, cream, vanilla, spice” noted judges on their way to issuing the Polish vodka a gold medal for its taste.

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by Hamish Smith
25 March, 2024

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The Savoy appoints 14th American Bar head bartender

Angelo Sparvoli has been named the 14th head bartender of the American Bar at The Savoy and will start his new role on March 25th.

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by Hamish Smith
18 March, 2024

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Port Ellen Distillery reopens after more than 40 years

Diageo has announced that Port Ellen Distillery has reopened on the island of Islay more than 40 years after closing its doors.

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by Oli Dodd
20 March, 2024

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Schofields increase share in Seven Tails brandy

Bartender brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield have increased their minority interest in Seven Tails brandy.

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by Hamish Smith
18 March, 2024

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The best rums from the BBAs 2024

In today's episode of the Bartenders' Brands Awards we feature the bartender favourite, rum.

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by Hamish Smith
20 March, 2024

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The best cognacs from the BBAs 2024

Next up in our Bartenders' Brand Awards highlights we bring you the results of the cognac session.

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by Hamish Smith
19 March, 2024

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