The Bar Hopper

The Bar Hopper

Mark Ludmon: freelance journalist writing about bars and drinks

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Bartenders revealed for GB final of World Class competition

March 12, 2021 markludmon 0

Bartenders from Edinburgh, Birmingham and London have been selected for the GB final of renowned global bartending competition, World Class. […]

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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 […]

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Rooftop bar to open as part of new plant-based restaurant in Leeds

March 8, 2021 markludmon 0

A rooftop bar specialising in cocktails is set to open in Leeds this summer as part of a new plant-based […]

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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 […]

Budvar in České Budějovice

Budweiser Budvar celebrates Czech brewing and beer culture

October 14, 2020 markludmon 0

The Czechs have been brewing beer since at least 993AD when some resourceful monks started fermenting with grain at the […]

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Three UK bars among winners in international Spirited Awards

September 21, 2020 markludmon 0

Three London bars were today named among the best in the world in the annual Spirited Awards from the organisers […]

Ain't Easy Being Cheesy at Coupette

New gang at Coupette unveil innovative cocktail menu

September 18, 2020 markludmon 0

A playful new menu at leading bar Coupette in east London delivers delicious new cocktails with savoury flavours, homemade cordials […]

Jagermeister Mule

Jägermeister saves the night with ideas for cocktails

September 17, 2020 markludmon 0

Around 2.24 billion shots of Jägermeister are knocked back around the world every year but, for some time now, the […]

Porter's Orchard Gin

Champagne inspires new expression of Porter’s Gin with apples and pears

September 3, 2020 markludmon 0

Langstane Liquor Company in Aberdeen is to launch a new expression of Porter’s Gin with a flavour profile that pays […]

Soho-Calling

Leading bartender creates ‘thank you’ cocktail for Soho supporters

September 2, 2020 markludmon 0

Leading bartender Dré Masso has created a special cocktail to be given as a free reward for people donating to a […]

Diageo 2020 Special Releases rare single malt scotch whisky collection

Diageo reveals 2020 Special Releases of rare single malt scotch whiskies

August 28, 2020 markludmon 0

As the world remains gripped in a global pandemic, there is still one thing we can depend on: Diageo’s annual […]

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