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Irish Spirit
With gin, rum and tequila booming, it can be easy to overlook categories that can still be filled with potential that are a little less high profile. Whisky remains the second biggest spirits category in the off trade, only beaten by vodka, and is the only spirit to be on par with sales compared to three years ago*, meaning that there is a clear appetite
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Slammer Horror
For years the word ‘tequila’ inspired thoughts of sticky floors, hangovers and pangs of regret. The salt/tequila/lime ritual was born of a necessity to mask cheap spirit, which is apt given what we had to work with for far too long. Thankfully the spirit has managed to – mostly – shake this identity off in favour of premium production and serves
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Giving You the Goods
In case you didn’t know it by now; we’re kind of into spirits. Sipping them, mixing them, reading about them, writing about them, talking about them and, well you get the picture
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Agave Affection
The rise and rise of agave spirits, and the basic understanding most people have around Mexican food, makes the match of spirit and cuisine an easy win at the bar.
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Distilled, the go-to platform for bartenders
Hey bartenders, here’s a quick one for you: where do you turn when you need a bit of guidance with the inevitable quirks that come with the job? You know, stuff like staffing, menu creation, advice with the best spirits best suited to particular cocktails, that kind of thing? Perhaps you have a mentor of sorts, someone whose knowledge and opinion never lets you down.
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Pre mixed Tail Cocktails
Starting in London 2010, Tails was born from a vision to make cocktails consistent, swift and accessible, with a mission to revolutionise the entire cocktail experience. We have dedicated many years to experimenting and innovating with premium spirits, liqueurs and the best cocktail ingredients.
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Mature Debate
Wood matters. It’s a material that massively enhances and impacts a single malt spirit, which is why you need to carefully consider not only the selection you make in your bar, but also educate yourself fully on the product.
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Aperitivo Cocktails
Seven twists on classic aperitivo cocktails courtesy of Davide Arcucci, Giovanni Qualino's head bartender. They are simple but multi-layered in flavour, he says, every bit as clear and harmonious as you would hope for.
