The Bar Hopper

The Bar Hopper

Mark Ludmon: freelance journalist writing about bars and drinks

Drinks

Adriatico amaretto

UK roll-out for premium Adriatico amarettos made from Italian almonds

April 29, 2022 markludmon 0

A premium amaretto, Adriatico, made from Italian almonds, is set to be introduced to bars and restaurants around the UK […]

Mijenta Tequila Tasha Iny

Mijenta Tequila steps up growth in UK with new brand ambassador

April 29, 2022 markludmon 0

Mijenta Tequila is stepping up growth in UK bars and restaurants with the appointment of experienced brand ambassador Tasha Iny […]

Imbibe Live Tasting Room

Imbibe Live to return with tastings, new products and masterclasses

April 28, 2022 markludmon 0

Leading experts in the world of drinks will come together for the UK’s biggest drinks trade show, Imbibe Live, when […]

Rooster Rojo pineapple tequila

Rooster Rojo adds a smoked pineapple aged tequila

August 23, 2021 markludmon 0

Amber Beverages is launching an aged small-batch tequila infused with smoked pineapple as part of the Rooster Rojo range. Produced […]

Old Fashioned book

Book review: An Anthology of 12 Classic Cocktails by Jake Burger

July 26, 2021 markludmon 0

Whole books have been written about individual cocktails. Gaz Regan and David T Smith are among over a dozen writers […]

Mark Mc Clintock World Class Shampagne Johnnie

Winning bartender announced for 2021 Diageo World Class GB competition

April 22, 2021 markludmon 0

London-based Mark Mc Clintock has been announced as the GB winner of Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year. Mark, […]

Luxardo Amaretto new bottle 2021

Luxardo unveils new ‘retro modernist’ bottle for its amaretto in the UK

April 9, 2021 markludmon 0

Leading Italian liqueur producer Luxardo has unveiled a striking new “retro modernist” look for its amaretto alongside a tweak in […]

David Beckham Haig Club Mediterranean Orange

David Beckham’s Haig Club whisky brand extends with orange infusion

March 25, 2021 markludmon 0

Haig Club, the whisky brand launched by Diageo with footballer David Beckham, has extended its range with a new spirit […]

Daddy Rack Tennessee whiskey

New small-batch Tennessee whiskey Daddy Rack launched in UK

March 24, 2021 markludmon 0

Daddy Rack – the new Tennessee craft whiskey created by leading spirits specialist James Rackham – has been brought to […]

Mackmyra bjorksav whisky

Sweden’s Mackmyra releases single malt whisky finished in birch wine casks

March 10, 2021 markludmon 0

Sweden’s Mackmyra Whisky is continuing to innovate with the release of a single malt that has been finished in barrels […]

Budvar Reserve 2021 bottle

Relaunch for stronger extra-matured Budvar Reserve lager

March 1, 2021 markludmon 0

Budvar Reserve, a richer-tasting extra-matured lager from Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar, has been relaunched in the UK with a new […]

Gypsy Water pale ale from Birmingham Gypsy Brew

New Birmingham brewery plans growth after launching first craft ale

February 16, 2021 markludmon 0

A new microbrewery based in a Birmingham pub has begun releasing its first beers, aiming to expand its range and […]

Double Dutch mixers Valentines

Double Dutch mixers seek ‘perfect pairs’ for wedding cocktails

February 10, 2021 markludmon 0

The best spirits need to be paired with the best mixers so one brand is championing “perfect pairs” by offering […]

Starward Left-Field Australian whisky

New single malt aged in red wine barrels leads push for Australian whisky in UK

February 1, 2021 markludmon 0

Australian whisky is set to elbow its way into British homes and bars with the launch of a new single […]

Spirited Union Pink Grapefruit and Rose Botanical Rum with tonic

Distiller combines pink grapefruit and rose petals with Swazi rum

January 22, 2021 markludmon 0

Dutch distillery Spirited Union has extended its UK line-up of rums infused with botanical flavours with a new expression made […]

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