Don’t call it Scotch: First English Whisky Festival coming in October September 17, 2020 Think whisky and you’d be forgiven for thinking lashing rain, rocky outcrops and hearty Scottish accents – but those south of Hadrian’s Wall are forcing discerning fans to sit up and notice. So it’s fitting that October will see the first ever English Whisky Festival, showcasing more than 30 whiskies from 14 English distilleries. Read [...]
Cheers to that: Wine awards survive Covid as judges meet for tastings September 9, 2020 Nothing, seemingly, has escaped unscathed from the Covid-19 pandemic – and wine tasting is no different. But it’ll take more than a global viral panic to stop oenophiles from dishing out the awards for the world’s best wines, with Decanter’s judges completing their month of tasting notes and spitoons in Canary Wharf this week. For [...]
Bermondsey Street favourites to extend ‘eat out’ discount through September September 1, 2020 The August of discounted dinner may be behind us but the culinary treats will continue into September on Bermondsey Street. Much-loved restaurants on the foodie stretch, including Angela Hartnett’s Cafe Murano and José Pizarro’s restaurants José and Pizarro, will continue the 50 per cent discount into September on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Read more: Where [...]
Exclusive: Google to pass on digital tax cost to advertisers September 1, 2020 Google will increase the price of advertising on its platforms in the UK due to the Digital Services Tax, City A.M. can reveal. In an email sent to advertisers today, seen by City A.M., the tech giant laid out plans for a two per cent ‘UK DST Fee’ which will be added to invoices from [...]
Beavertown launch a park delivery service in Clissold Park August 7, 2020 Oof, it’s going to be a hot one this weekend. But if you’re in Stokey, the ever inventive Beavertown brewery is around to help you out with their new ‘SOS’ service. Together with location service what3words, they’re promising to hand deliver a free can of their north London-brewed beer to picnickers in Clissold Park this [...]
A pre-mixed Bloody Mary to your door? Cheers to that… August 7, 2020 We’ve all had the occasional, ahem, slow morning after a big night out – but fear not, because help may be on its way. Drinks firm Bloody Drinks have launched the first premium Bloody Mary in a can – and even better, if you live in east London, you can get it sent to your [...]
Talisker and Loch Fyne team up for whisky and oyster kit August 5, 2020 Famed Skye whisky distillery Talisker and seafood merchants Loch Fyne have teamed up for a treat on World Oyster Day. The new Talisker & Oyster Signature Pairing Kit combines two large drams of the distillery’s flagship single malt with a dozen oysters – and can be delivered to your door through Loch Fyne’s at home [...]
Ardbeg team up with DJ BBQ to add smoke to the fire July 31, 2020 Oh boy, it’s a hot one this weekend. Temperatures are set to soar – and Brits are no doubt set to gather around barbecues up and down the country. Read more: Four unique tequilas to spice up your weekend But before you default to burgers and sausages, world-renowned Islay Distillery Ardbeg and chef DJ BBQ [...]
Arch Co to launch #loveyourlocalarches campaign encouraging local shopping July 31, 2020 One of the country’s biggest small business landlords is to launch a campaign across August encouraging Brits to support their local firms and communities. The Arch Company has over 2,000 small business tenants in London and nearly 4,000 across the UK, most of which are sited in formerly disused railway arches. Alongside Transport for London [...]
Black Tot Day: Rum to celebrate 50 years since Navy ended daily tot July 31, 2020 It seems hard to believe but July 31 marks fifty years since the last rum ration was served in the British Navy. “Black Tot Day” marks the anniversary of the last day sailors were issue with a daily rum ration – a tradition that began in the mid-17th century. And whilst rum was watered down [...]
