At the start of the new year, Emma Walker will assume the mantle of master blender for Johnnie Walker, in charge of the flavor of every expression under the Johnnie Walker name. She will succeed outgoing master blender Jim Beveridge, who has served in that role for over 20 years, having started as a chemist […]
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Celebrate the rare spirit of Scotland with Johnnie Walker and Timorous Beasties
The French philosopher Voltaire once wrote, “we look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation”, and it is certainly true that few places on Earth can claim to have inspired, beguiled and played home to quite so many artists, poets and pioneers as our Northern neighbours. It should come as no surprise then, that […]
Henschke wins ‘New World Winery of the Year’ award
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL YEAR OF THE TIGER Give the gift of precious depth this Lunar New Year with the award-winning Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Tiger limited edition design. This Blue Label bottle design has been intricately illustrated by Chinese artist Shan Jiang. The tiger is a symbol of great confidence and […]
Grey Goose launches lower-ABV Essences line
The new Grey Goose Essences line comprises three expressions: Strawberry and Lemongrass, White Peach and Rosemary, and Watermelon and Basil. Described as the brand’s ‘most expansive innovation’ to date, the range is made with Grey Goose vodka and infused with ‘real’ fruit and cold-distilled botanicals. The ingredients in each expression come from countries such as […]
Spirit Thief launches The Exploration Series
Tasmanian independent bottler, Spirit Thief, has launched The Exploration Series, comprising six new whiskies designed to showcase the unique effects of maturing whisky using non-traditional ex-red wine casks. As an independent bottler Spirit Thief takes spirit from other distilleries and then looks to put its own stamp on it by aging in different barrels. In […]
Sales of tequila were up by 46% in 2020. Here’s why the spirit is finally having its ‘whisky moment’
Tequila has become ubiquitous in pop culture over the past few decades — from cameos in Hollywood productions to Nicki Minaj’s nod to Patron in her 2012 hit “Starships” — which has begun to reflect in its overall market share in the alcohol industry. In 2020, tequila sales skyrocketed by 46%, suggesting the general consumer has […]
Easy Gin & Honey Cocktails to make at home ?
Swinging into your inbox just in time for Friday drinks! Need a little cocktail inspiration? We’ve partnered with a local honey business, Curly Honey, to bring you some easy Gin & Honey cocktails to make at home and impress your mates. You’re welcome! A sweet & fruity highball HONEY BLUSH 60mls Lilly Pilly Pink Gin30mls […]
World Margarita Day with Patrón’s Joseph Chisholm
We are not sure who declared 22 February ‘Margarita Day’, but we’ll take it. Especially as it falls on a Monday which means there’s a whole weekend ahead of you to perfect your technique. Drinks Trade spoke to Patrón’s Brand Ambassador, Joseph Chisholm, who, as one would expect, knows how to make the perfect margarita. […]