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Competition protocols
I've judged hundreds of cocktail/bartender competitions, perhaps more than anyone else, and over my 22 years as a drinking scribe I've come across many
January events for discerning drinkers
Our monthly listing of events, seminars and tastings which we consider of interest to discerning drinkers. Those events which are drinks industry specific
Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Tour
Want to create your very own Old Fashioned inspired bitters, experience London's creative co-working space for the flavour industry, and visit some of
The Fizzy Tarté Cocktail Competition
The Fizzy Tarté, the popular cocktail bar in Lake District, invites bartenders from the Cumbria and Lake District area to enter their cocktail competition
The Benevolent promotes mental health safeguarding
The Benevolent, the UK drinks industry charity, has promoted the safeguarding of employees mental health, coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10th
Amaro di Angostura Versus Cocktail Competition
Amaro di Angostura's cocktail competition, Versus, has returned in its second year to challenge bar teams across the globe, focusing on speed, technique
Boutique Bar Show
On 2nd October, the Boutique Bar Show celebrates this year's exhibition at Bargehouse, London. Register now to join the day of talks, tastings and networking.
Upcycling and Recycling
This sustainable improvement category in The Tahona Society Collective Spirit’s competition, seeks to refresh your unwanted, give life to the drab, and
Reducing Waste and Resources
The Tahona Society Collective Spirit invites you to submit original concepts that aim to improve sustainability in the drinks industry to be in with a
Bartender Welfare
The Tahona Society Collective Spirit invites bar staff to submit their concepts for sustainable improvement for the bar industry and community. With an
Scapegrace’s Anonymous Cocktail Competition
Scapegrace Gin and Hi-Spirits announce their first UK cocktail competition: Anonymous – calling all bartenders to compete anonymously for title of best
The Benevolent's Northern Party
This November, The Benevolent, the UK drinks industry charity, heads to Manchester to host their annual Northern Party event.
Negroni Week
Negroni Week is back for its eighth year in June 2020 in the UK.
Reyka Expedition Cocktail Competition
Reyka Vodka invites UK bartenders to shine a spotlight on not only their vodka but also the humble tomato, and compete for one of five once-in-a-lifetime
The Tahona Society
An exclusive event is being held on 11 July 2018 to introduce the Tahona Society's Collective Spirit Project and competition. If you are a UK bartender
Glassology by Libbey Design Contest
I’ve judged many cocktail competitions over the years and pretty much every drink in all those competitions were presented in a glass. Hence, I was excited
Opihr World Adventure Cocktail Competition
Now in its fifth year, the Opihr World Adventure Cocktail Competition is back and open for entries. It seeks bartenders from around the world who are breaking
Life as the Chivas Regal Global Brand Ambassador
Max Warner has been the Chivas Regal Global Brand Ambassador for an incredible 13 years. With his move into another position within the Pernod Ricard group
Chivas Masters cocktail competition
Chivas Regal has launched the 2018 edition of their prestigious Chivas Masters cocktail competition, which is open for entries from UK bartenders until
The Henry Besant Scholarship
The Tahona Society presents The Henry Besant Scholarship. Welcoming nominations for bartenders at the beginning of their career who qualify for this brilliant
