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Two of the north’s most celebrated breweries have collaborated for the first time to launch a 4.4% stout, Northern Rising. It took the two award-winning breweries twelve months to perfect Northern Rising, which is being released in casks and kegs across Northern Monk’s and Timothy Taylor’s estates, and in pubs across the UK; it will […]
Scotland’s only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum, is made with single malt Scotch whisky, which delivers a silky smooth indulgent experience. We were sent a full size ‘bottle’ of Magnum, which is in fact a stylish stainless steel flask, which is designed to be reusable and recyclable. It also keeps the liqueur chilled at […]
When we were asked if we would like to sample a new seasonal beer, crafted by award-winning London-based Orbit Beers, we responded with a unanimous ‘yes’. Established in the heart of south London in 2014, Orbit Beers has earned a reputation for producing a fine range of contemporary beers that are deeply rooted in European […]
Freelance writer Ramy James Salameh embraces the good life at the Skyline Rooftop Bar in Venice. The word ‘artisan’ has never been more relevant than in Venice – a city with a history of craftsmanship, precious products and inimitable style. It is through these arts, crafts and traditions that ‘Le Serenissima’ comes alive, and still […]
Derbyshire-based Global Brands has recently launched Gather, a range of classic cocktails with indulgent twists, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini and Spicy Mango Margarita, all in 150ml cans. Gather’s range combines delicious cocktails with the desire to drink something different, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri, Caramelised Pineapple Rum Punch, Spicy Mango Margarita, […]
The 8th annual London Spirits Competition, which will take place on March 26 and 27 in 2025, is open for entries. Brands looking to get international credibility and product feedback from leading trade buyers, are encouraged to enter the competition, which offer great marketing and new business opportunities for producers and brand owners around the […]
Earlier this year we reviewed Firebrand Brewing Company’s range of what we agreed were excellent beers; we were all impressed with their fine lagers and on-trend IPAs. So, when we were asked if we would like to sample Silent Night, the award-winning Cornish brewery’s newest beer, designed specifically to toast the festive season, it was […]
If you’re not sure what to buy the person that has everything, you might consider choosing one of Shakespeare Distillery’s new range of spirits. Equally, for those managing or running bars, pubs or restaurants, you need to get this trio in stock in time for the Christmas party season, because these unique new spirits offer […]
This will be one of our shortest reviews, because the headline exactly sums up our thoughts about this stunning liqueur from La Distillerie de Grandmont, based in the Haute-Vienne 15 miles north-east of Limoges. Le Chemin des Moines is smooth, complex and very satisfying, which we sampled neat and neat over ice, as is how […]
Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine is proud to be one of the media partners of the annual London Competitions, which incorporates the London Spirits, London Beer and London Wine competitions, which launched in 2018. As the competitions are now entering their eighth year I was keen to interview Sid Patel, the founder, to understand the challenges […]
