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Q&A: CLASS speaks to Amaro Montenegro's Vero Bartender champion

CLASS speaks to Jelena Bulatovskaja from Sexy Fish, the winner of Amaro Montenegro's The Vero Bartender UK Final, which took place on last week at Florattica Rooftop London.

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01 April, 2026

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West Cup 2026 – Giffard calls bartenders to ‘Sip the Moment’

Premium French liqueur and syrup producer Giffard has officially launched its renowned West Cup cocktail competition for 2026 in the UK. This year’s battle of the mixologists calls on bartenders and drinks creators to showcase their creativity under the evocative theme, ‘Sip the Moment’.

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31 March, 2026

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Raise your Bar Spoons: Courvoisier Connoisseurs makes its return for 2026

Following the success of its first year, Courvoisier, the most awarded Cognac house, has announced today the return of its Courvoisier Connoisseurs cocktail competition, spotlighting the next generation of UK bartending talent.

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30 March, 2026

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Beesou launches Hive Challenge 2026

BEESOU has announced the return of the BEESOU Hive Challenge for 2026, following the first edition in 2024. The competition returns with a format focused on what is shaping bar culture right now: low alcohol innovation, seasonal expression, and a commitment to sustainability. Inspired by the precision of the hive, the Hive Challenge invites bartenders to champion local, seasonal ingredients, celebrating the landscapes that shape flavour while supporting bees, biodiversity, and pollinator-friendly ecosystems.

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26 March, 2026

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Barcelona Cocktail Fest 2026: Futureproof programme revealed

Pop-ups, brand partners, seminars and workshops confirmed for Palo Alto, 18–19 April 2026

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26 March, 2026

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Emanuele "Lele" Mensah: How to win World Class

CLASS speaks to Emanuele "Lele" Mensah about winning World Class GB 2025 and offers his top tips for this year's competition.

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24 February, 2026

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Edinburgh Bar Show 2026: Bringing the Global Bar Community Back to Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bar Show will return for its third edition from Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th April 2026, cementing its position as one of the UK’s most exciting and progressive trade events for the global bar and drinks community.

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18 February, 2026

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Disaronno International UK launches the Pitch It Program

Disaronno International UK (DIUK), home to an iconic portfolio of spirits and a long-standing supporter of the UK’s on-trade industry, has announced the launch of its new trade advocacy initiative – the Pitch It Program - designed to empower bartenders and mixologists to step confidently into the role of industry thought-leaders.

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10 February, 2026

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BEESOU Honey Aperitif celebrates Valentine’s Day with collab cocktails

This Valentine’s Day, BEESOU Honey Aperitif is playing cupid across London’s best cocktail bars, helping first dates turn into lasting memories and old flames spark anew.

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09 February, 2026

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Bartenders, buyers and drinks professionals invited to discover Canadian spirits at dedicated London Showcase

The High Commission of Canada in the UK will host its first-ever dedicated spirits tasting on 3 March. The event, which takes place at Canada House, brings together spirits producers from across the country, with a focus on engaging the UK bar trade.

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29 January, 2026

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Bartenders invited to ZONIN1821 portfolio tasting

Made in Italy: ZONIN1821 invites UK bartenders to London Portfolio Tasting on 27th January.

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22 January, 2026

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Avallen launches sustainable apple vodka

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15 January, 2026

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Why premium glassware makes a difference

Darren McGinn, sales manager at Glencairn Crystal, explains why upgrading your glassware is one of the smartest investments a venue can make.

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08 December, 2025

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120 years of botanical brewing – why Fentimans Ginger Beer is still setting the standard

For over a century, Fentimans famous Ginger Beer has been a firm favourite among consumers across the world thanks to its bold flavour and fiery kick.

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04 December, 2025

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Monin launches Spring/Summer 2026 Drink Trends Report

The UK’s best-selling syrup brand predicts the drink trends poised to heat up hospitality.

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13 November, 2025

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Pernod Ricard UK gets festive with premium serves and a Kahlúa x Tony’s Chocolonely collab

With just six weeks to Christmas, Pernod Ricard UK is turning up the heat behind the bar, unveiling its festive cocktail line-up and an indulgent new collaboration with ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely.

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13 November, 2025

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Avallen's Stephanie Jordan on harvest time in Calvados

CLASS talks to Avallen founder Stephanie Jordan on the busiest period in the Calvados calendar - harvest time.

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29 September, 2025

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Barcelona Cocktail Fest to take place in spring 2026

The new cocktail festival unveils a broader vision from Barcelona to the global drinks industry.

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21 October, 2025

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Beesou celebrates “The Art of Aperitif” with guerrilla London campaign

BEESOU, the all-natural bitter honey wine aperitif, is taking creativity beyond the gallery walls with a striking guerrilla campaign that celebrates “The Art of Aperitif” from October 15-19.

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15 October, 2025

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Equal Parts welcomes Canada’s multi-award-winning bar Pompette for first London event

As part of London Cocktail Week festivities, on Wednesday 15th October from 7 PM - 11 PM, Hackney-based neighbourhood cocktail bar, Equal Parts, will welcome Canada’s #1 bar, Toronto’s Bar Pompette, for their first London event, in partnership with Hennessy.

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09 October, 2025

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Amaro Montenegro calls all UK bartenders: Stirring the 60s

The Vero Bartender Competition Returns for Its 8th Edition

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06 October, 2025

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Savoia celebrates 4th anniversary with aperitivo & sustainability-led programme

SAVOIA Aperitivo marks fourth anniversary with the brand campaign “Spirit of Savoia”, a season celebrating Italian culture and sustainable craft.

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26 September, 2025

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Discover the Young Guns 2025 at BCB

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation at the Bar Convent Berlin 2025.

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25 September, 2025

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ECW announces new-look 2025 format

Edinburgh Cocktail Week, supported by Essential Edinburgh, returns next month, once again transforming the capital into a cocktail lovers playground, with signature serves, pop-up experiences and events taking place across the city.

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04 September, 2025

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Florio Marsala Month launches in London this September

Join Cantine Florio in London this September to see the launch of Florio Marsala Month, a new initiative dedicated to showcasing the incredible potential of Marsala in cocktails.

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28 August, 2025

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Club Soda announces No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit

Following the success of the first conference last year, Club Soda, the UK’s leading mindful drinking movement, proudly announces the return of its annual No, Low and Mid-Strength Summit for 2025.

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11 August, 2025

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Franklin & Sons Flavour in Motion competition winner announced

The winner of this year’s Franklin & Sons Flavour in Motion competition is Alessandro Todini from Three Sheets in London’s Soho.

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28 July, 2025

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Beesou announces hires amid major investment

Beesou Honey Aperitif, the multi-award winning all-natural honey based aperitif drink, has announced a series of high-impact appointments and a significant investment round, cementing its position as one of the most exciting new brands in the drinks industry.

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14 July, 2025

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The Art of Italicus Aperitivo Challenge champion announced

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14 July, 2025

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Manchester Rum Festival returns

The largest rum gathering in the north is only a few weeks away as Manchester Rum Festival returns for its 9th year!

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03 July, 2025