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Zonin 1821 and UK sommelier association collaborate to meet record demand for UK sommeliers

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Raffaele di Monaco on The House of Suntory DOJO advocacy programme

CLASS speaks to Raffaele di Monaco, UK brand ambassador at The House of Suntory, about the DOJO advocacy programme.

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29 October, 2023

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The Long & Short of It by The Borders Distillery - a blend that plays with time

Harnessing the power of fermentation to influence flavour, The Borders Distillery (TBD) has unveiled the second release in its experimental Workshop Series line, a limited-edition blend that plays with time.

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24 October, 2023

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Entries open for Torres Brandy Zero Challenge

Entries are now open for the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge – your chance to win €30,000 to make your sustainable bar project a reality.

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19 September, 2023

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Italicus and Pininfarina collaborate

ITALICUS, Rosolio di Bergamotto Aperitivo, has annouced a collaboration with Pininfarina, an iconic symbol of Italian automotive design and architecture.

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12 September, 2023

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The Fernet-Branca Barback Games returns

The Fernet-Branca Barback Games, a high-octane competition that sees bar teams from across the UK battle it out to win a much-coveted prize, will return for a fifth year, this year taking place in a new venue, The Steel Yard in Bank, London.

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01 September, 2023

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Andrea Montague on aged spirits serves for summer

CLASS speaks to Andrea Montague, head of advocacy at Edrington UK about the growth of aged spirits in summery drinks.

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01 August, 2023

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Entries open to Discarded's World’s Most Rubbish Bartender competition

Discarded Spirits Co. are once again seeking The World’s Most Rubbish Bartender as they launch their signature cocktail competition for 2023, encouraging bartenders across Europe to reverse needless waste.

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27 June, 2023

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All you need to know about Manchester Rum Festival

Dave Marsland’s sixth annual Manchester Rum Festival is on the horizon. He reveals the stats and highlights of the July event

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19 June, 2023

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Edrington UK introduces The Stillhouse Podcast

Edrington UK, supplier of whisky and cognac, has launched a podcast series, The Stillhouse Podcast, hosted by UK spirits expert, Becky Paskin.

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25 May, 2023

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Crystal Head vodka extends deadline for Creative Spirit Challenge 2023

Crystal Head vodka's Creative Spirit Challenge, which is returning this year after a four-year hiatus, has extended its deadline for entries.

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04 May, 2023

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Roma Bar Show returns this May for its third edition

The Roma Bar Show returns on the 29th and 30th of May, at the historic Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome and will host hundreds of brands and operators from the international spirits industry.

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03 May, 2023

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Chairman Reserve Spiced: an authentic spiced rum

Class chats to Dave Marsland, UK brand ambassador for Saint Lucia Distillers, about why authenticity matters when it comes to spiced rum.

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19 April, 2023

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Zonin UK to host portfolio tasting

Zonin UK is proud to announce its upcoming portfolio tasting at the Kia Oval in London on May 16th.

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12 April, 2023

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Project #173 launches comp to create new flavour

Project #173, founded by Atom Labs, has announced the launch of a competition that will see someone create a flavoured rum of their own design.

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28 March, 2023

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No.3 Gin Global Cocktail Competition Launches

No.3 Gin has announced the return of the Pursuit of Perfection Cocktail Competition for 2023, launching on 20th February.

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21 February, 2023

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Exploring the vineyards of Castello do Albola

Winemaker and director of Castello do Albola, Alessandro Gallo, shares his joy in a winemaking region of major historic importance.

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16 January, 2023

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Franklin & Sons launches ‘Drinks In Trade’ video series

Franklin & Sons is celebrating the remarkably independent and vibrant hospitality industry with the launch of its new vodcast series ‘Drinks In Trade.’

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14 December, 2022

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Zonin: refined over 2,000 years

Michele Zonin, seventh-generation family member and vice-president of Zonin1821, looks at the history and modernity of a classic Italian wine.

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14 December, 2022

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elit Named Best Vodka of The Year at Beverage Tasting Institute Awards

Stoli Group has announced that platinum winning, ultra-premium vodka elit, was named Best Vodka of the Year in 2022 by Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). This is an eleventh time platinum win for elit, a score unbeaten by any other vodka.

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05 December, 2022

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Jägermeister Meister Hunter 2022 winner revealed

Carrie Smith from Hoot the Redeemer in Edinburgh has won the Meister Hunter 2022 competition and received £3,000 cash and entry into the exclusive Hubertus Circle.

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30 November, 2022

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Arturo Burzio on representing the UK at the global elit Martini Masters

Class speaks to Scarfes Bar’s Arturo Burzio, winner of the UK elit Martini Masters, as he prepares for the global final in Athens later this month.

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03 November, 2022

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Jägermeister Meister Hunter 2022 finalists announced

Following six regional heats held throughout September, the 2022 Meister Hunter finalists have been selected.

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13 October, 2022

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Benoit Bouillard wins Giffard West Cup Cocktail Competition

Giffard has announced Benoit Bouillard from Monsieur Moutarde in Dijon, France as the winner of the West Cup 2022.

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30 September, 2022

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Sign up to attend the Fernet-Branca Barback Games

The 4th UK edition of the Fernet-Branca Barback Games competition, celebrating some of the heroes of UK hospitality, returns this autumn.

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22 September, 2022

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Mia Kumari wins Amaro Montenegro UK final

Mia Kumari of The American Bar at The Savoy was announced the winner of the global bartender competition the Vero Bartender UK final.

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06 September, 2022

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Amaro Montenegro announces date of UK final

Amaro Montenegro has announced The Vero Bartender UK final will take place on September 5th, during which finalists from around the country will compete for the title of UK Vero Bartender.

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02 September, 2022

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Q&A with The House of Suntory's DOJO Programme Masters

Class interviews two of the House of Suntory DOJO Masterclass Masters, starting with Kevin O’Duffy, Senior Tea Master from Urasenke Chado.

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30 August, 2022

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Ian Burrell on the return of RumFest

Following a return to a physical event in 2021, RumFest is coming back in October for three days of tastings, talks and masterclasses. CLASS caught up with founder Ian Burrell as the festivities approach.

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22 August, 2022

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Hi-Spirits' Classic Cocktail Competition returns for 2022

Hi-Spirits, announces the return of the Classic Cocktail Competition, with a twist. Calling on UK bartenders to submit their twists of classic cocktails found in the ‘Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails’ book, authored by Jake Burger.

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16 August, 2022