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Maximize Bar Revenue with the Best Tequilas of 2024: An Essential Guide for Bartenders.

Dive deeper into the art of bartending by exploring the insights from Jacob Lovell-Hewitt, Ali Ali, and Matteo Aristei to elevate your craft and stay ahead in this dynamic industry. Sid Patel, CEO of The On-Trade, London Drinks Guide and London Competitions interviews these amazing Bartenders on "Mastering the Art of Bartending: Insights, Trends, and Essential Skills". Whether you're interested in brand engagement, embracing non-alcoholic trends, or mastering essential skills, the path to becoming a top-tier bartender requires dedication, passion, and continuous learning.

Webinar: Growing Overall Wine Consumption: What Needs To Be Done. Debate moderated by Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network with some of the leading wine associations heads and wine regions advocates around the world on how we can grow wine consumption. All entrants of London Wine Competition and Sommeliers Choice Awards will also get a recorded video and a summary of report on how we can do this. Panel Includes: Wines of Great Britain, Wines of South Africa, Wines of Romania, Business France and More... In this talk, we discuss the current issues of having young wine drinkers to drink wine again, how we should make wine more approachable and how we need to position wine for the next generation.

10 Essential Tips for Bartenders from Alessandro Melfi, Senior Bartender at The Shoreditch Arts Club 🌟 From a small Italian town in the bustling city of London, Alessandro Melfi's bartending journey is a story of deep passion. Starting in his family's pub, Alessandro's love for mixology and hospitality has only grown. Now a Senior Bartender at The Shoreditch Arts Club, he creates unique cocktails inspired by art, food, and seasonal ingredients while advocating for sustainability. 👉 Key Takeaways from the Latest Interview with Alessandro: - Embrace continuous learning to stay ahead. - Prioritize hospitality to create unforgettable guest experiences. - Incorporate sustainability into your practices for creativity and environmental impact. - Draw inspiration from various sources to craft exceptional cocktails. - Value the human touch in an increasingly technological world. Alessandro's journey reminds us to stay humble, learn from every experience, and never give up. Read The Full Interview For More Insights 👉 : https://lnkd.in/d8EsF29K #bartending #exclusiveinterview #sustainability #mixology #uk London Competitions | Sid Patel | Ankita O. | Malvika Patel

Stock these Top 61–70 beers from the Top 100 list of 2024✨ 🍺 Mahou Barrica Bourbon | 88 Points Tasting Notes: The beer has a blond shade with delicate bubbles and notes of oak and caramel on the nose. It is a perfect balance of malt and hops. Well-made. 🍺 Pillars Pilsner | 88 Points Tasting Notes: Rich golden yellow with delicate bubbles, offering a nose of spice, malt, and a touch of demerara sugar, accompanied by a pleasant mouthfeel, refreshing acidity, and light malty notes. 🍺 Tinnies Pale Ale Can | 88 Points Tasting Notes: A clean amber beer with soft bubbles has notes of lemon vanilla, and stonefruit, with a touch of bitterness to it. Very well-balanced. 🍺 Calvados Edition 2024 Belgian Strong Ale | 88 Points Tasting Notes: The beer is bright amber with notes of vanilla and caramel and a touch of grapes on the palate. Quite a complex and sweet finish. 🍺 St. Idesbald Rousse | 88 Points Tasting Notes: A clean blond look with a good head, notes of sweet caramel fruity on the nose, notes of malt on the palate, full-bodied with a smooth finish. 🍺 Echte Kriek Ix | 87 Points Tasting Notes: This lambic beer features a classic kriek beer aroma with cherry, kirsch, and citrus notes, leading to a palate of sour cherry, balanced sweetness and sourness, and a pleasant cherry-aid finish. 🍺 Freedom Helles Lager | 87 Points Tasting Notes: Inviting pale straw beer. Nose: slight sourness, grainy malt. Off-notes of marmite, yeast, anise in flavor, masking malt character. Smooth, moreish bitterness. 🍺 Abk Hell| 87 Points Tasting Notes: Attractive pale straw beer with a subtle grainy aroma. Clean palate, low bitterness, light malt shines. Well-made, easy-drinking, yet interesting. 🍺 San Miguel Radler | 87 Points Tasting Notes: The beer has a bright yellow color with potent notes of lemon on the nose as well as the palate. Quite aromatic, a perfect drink for summer. 🍺 Barter The Cartel Breaker | 87 Points Tasting Notes: The hoppy and fruity aroma transitions into a sweet mango taste with a bitter, smooth finish. Cheers 🍻 . . Pillars Brewery Peter Kennelly José Silva Gavin Litton Rachel Perry Samie Razaq Omar Razaq Mahou San Miguel Brouwerij de Molen Thijs Thijssen Pim de Bruijn Stefan de Graaf John de Vries Freedom Brewery James Coyle Mandy Hampton Ben Archer Matthew Willson Susan Mayman Adam Green ROKiT Drinks Mahou San Miguel Mahou USA Brauerei Thun AG Philipp Schmutz Raphael Lanz Rolf Suhner Daniela Schmutz

Stock these Top 61–70 selections from the Top 100 Wine list of 2024✨ 🍷 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Bright purple appearance. The nose of fresh red fruits such as red cherry and raspberry with a hint of spice. Light-bodied dry with soft tannins. Good length and complexity. 🍷 The Ironstone Pressings | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Attractive berry fruit aromas on the nose. A hint of spice along with raspberry and plum flavors on the palate followed by a hint of tobacco. Rounded smooth tannins with rich texture on the palate. 🍷 Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Well-made wine with tropical fruit flavors like peach, fig, and melon. Good concentration of fruit flavors on the nose and palate with medium acidity. 🍷 Switch | 91 Points Tasting Notes: On the palate, the wine delivers the flavor of raspberry & cherry flavors accompanied by tobacco notes and baked plums on the finish. 🍷 St Andrews Shiraz | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Ripe black fruits along with pencil lead and leather on the nose. Mouth-watering acidity on the palate with ripe black fruit. Tobacco, dark chocolate, and coffee on the long finish. Soft tannins and long finish. 🍷 Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione | 90 Points Tasting Notes: Gentle, vibrant, clove, vanilla, and raspberry aromas on the nose. Vibrant, complex flavors on the palate with well-balanced soft tannins and a long finish. 🍷 Pauletts Clare Valley Cabernet Merlot | 90 Points Tasting Notes: Jammy black fruit aromas with rosemary and a hint of mint and oak flavors. Well-balanced pleasant wine with medium complexity. 🍷 Estate Syrah | 90 Points Tasting Notes: Robust and has a hint of spice on the palate with a light body. Vanilla, well-balanced berry, and chocolate flavors. 🍷 Limited Edition Sherry Vintage Dry | 90 Points Tasting Notes: Floral aromas with yeast and cheese notes. Dry on the palate with walnut, almond, and apple flavors. 🍷 Lost Wolf 2019 Reserve Shiraz | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Ripe sweet blackberry and cassis aromas and flavors. Dry on the palate with black fruit flavors, cherry, prune, and mint. . 🔗 For more details visit the website here: https://lnkd.in/dVk85_BV . . Stoller Family Estate Gary Mortensen K'Sondra Fredrickson Melissa Burr Anika Kraus James Falvey d'Arenberg Lincoln Ridley Christian Burvill-Holmes Philip Jeffries Monique Thomas CAROLINA VIOLA VILLAR Montalto Susie Robinson Stephen Montalto Fabienne Montalto Justin Crow Luke Gooley Haselgrove Wines Mellissa Oosting Christophe Forel Jeremy Little Kimberley Tattersall Taylors Wines / Wakefield Wines Marco Toti Thomas Francioni Jho Mercado Paulett Wines Ali Paulett Jarrad Steele Alison Paulett Dannavel Sarmiento Levantine Hill Estate SHABO Lost Wolf Wine

Stock your bar shelf with these Top 61 - 70 selections from the Top 100 list✨ 🍸 Grape Vodka Muscat | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A clean and crisp vodka, with a hint of sweetness. Delivers a smooth texture and a refreshing finish, making it perfect for mixing or sipping neat. 🍸 The Guard Bridge | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A blended malt Scotch whisky with medium intensity, featuring citrus and oak notes on the nose and a rounded mouthfeel, finishing lightly peaty. 🍸 Sabatini Negroni Rtd | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This ready-to-drink Negroni delivers balanced bitterness with crisp notes of cranberry, redcurrant, and asparagus, culminating in a satisfying finish. 🍸 Rum Mater | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A white rum with a clean nose and intense tropical flavors, offering a balanced warmth and a long, mouth-filling finish. 🍸 Isle Of Raasay Hebridean Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A single malt Scotch with tertiary notes on the nose and light intensity, featuring medium peatiness and a short finish. Cedar aromas precede dry fruit flavors on the palate. 🍸 Grape Vodka Chardonnay | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Vodka with a sweet, grassy aroma on the nose and a palate that starts sweet and fragrant, with the alcohol dissipating quickly. 🍸 Poltergeist Unfiltered | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This London dry-style gin offers hints of grapefruit on the nose, leading to a rich palate with a long, perfumed finish. Fresh spice notes contribute to its smooth and delicate character. 🍸 Vermouth Bianco | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This vermouth offers floral and fresh herbaceous notes with a hint of sweetness. Its sweet body, likely from Moscato grapes, is balanced with good spiciness, particularly in the finish with cardamom notes. 🍸 St-Remy Signature | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Smooth flavour with a long, acid-balanced finish and lingering sweetness. Aromatic with vanilla and coffee notes, peppery and sweet. 🍸 Markhor Vodka | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Flavoured vodka with medium intensity and good balance. Herbal notes add complexity and structure. . Cheers🥃 . . #beverage #spirits #alcoholindustry #bar #uk #london #competitions Rémy Cointreau Quinn Bigelow, CSW Alexis BOUVOT Tina Reejsinghani Maximilien Pats Nassima Kebir Victor Poncey Matt Ausman Michael Fuschillo Bordiga 1888 Andrea Del Gaudio Claudio Arneodo Manuela Mattalia Lorenzo Monge Martina Clerico Callington Mill Distillery John Ibrahim Rizk Mawass Josh Ferrier SHABO Isle of Raasay Distillery Sabatini Gin Enrico Sabatini Roberto Ferraris Domenico Sciascia Dario Bonomelli Mattia Lotti Denise D'Angelo Eden Mill St. Andrews Rennie Donaldson Hannah Ingram Everett Diem Rachel van der Merwe Emma Forshaw

Stock these Top 51–60 beers from the Top 100 list of 2024✨ 🍺 La Mjölnir | 88 Points Tasting Notes: Caramel-coloured wheat beer with clove aroma. Fruity palate with grapefruit notes. Light finish. Hazy appearance, good head retention. Balanced sweetness. 🍺 Flea - Federico Ii Extra | 89 Points Tasting Notes: Ripe, fruity amber beer with chocolate, raisin, caramel, and honeysuckle aromas. Vibrant palate with citrus, grapefruit, and lime peel. Bittersweet finish. Overall, a good beer. 🍺 Bellerose Blonde Extra | 89 Points Tasting Notes: Complex ester profile entwined with grainy, light-bready notes, accompanied by floral, spicy, and fruity tones like clove, white pepper, bay leaf, and lemon. Presenting a dry, refreshing, yet intricate character. 🍺 Kirin Ichiban | 89 Points Tasting Notes: A golden lager with delicate bubbles, a lightly spiced nose, a simple body, and an easy-drinking flavor, perfect for warm days. Well-integrated alcohol, balanced, enjoyable, and refreshing. 🍺 Mahou Barrica Original | 89 Points Tasting Notes: The beer is a bright honey shade, a complex and enticing mix of sweet malty caramel, vanilla, and light woody notes, followed by a beautifully restrained blend of malt and wood, with well-balanced and refreshing bitterness. 🍺 Puik Kiekeboe Paperblack Writer | 89 Points Tasting Notes: It is a dark rich beer, with notes of coffee and chocolate on the palate, full-bodied with a warm aftertaste. 🍺 La Bittt À Tibi Pilsner | 89 Points Tasting Notes: Pilsner with light clean crips look, notes of herbs, and some malty flavors. A good body with some bitterness to it. 🍺 Moonlight | 88 Points Tasting Notes: Light brown beer with a tan head. Aroma: banana, caramel, balsamic vinegar, wood, mint, green apple. Complex, fresh flavor. Well-balanced. 🍺 Brouwerij't Smakt - Gewitnit | 88 Points Tasting Notes: The palate offers pleasant aromas of malt, light stone fruit, and subtle generic citrus. This wheat beer is very citrus-forward, with hints of stone fruit and a touch of spice. 🍺 Gellivor | 88 Points Tasting Notes: A hazy beer with moderate maltiness and hints of preserved lemon. The nose is simple yet promising. . Cheers 🍻 . . London Competitions Beverage Trade Network Drinks Merchants Sid Patel Yoonjung L. Brasserie Belgh Brasse Inc Mahou San Miguel Mahou USA Kirin Brewery of America Kirin Beverage Company, Limited BRASSERIE DES SOURCES Birra Artigianale Flea #beverage #beer #london #competitions

Stock these Top 51–60 selections from the Top 100 Wine list of 2024✨ 🍷 Choosy Beggars Cabernet Merlot | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Darker riper black fruit aromas on the nose. Flavors of black fruits and a hint of little spice. A well-balanced, full-bodied wine with soft tannins & attractive balance. 🍷 Alpasión Grand Malbec | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Black fruit and floral aromas along with gentle hints of smoke, vanilla, and toasted spices. The palate has black fruit flavors of soft tannins balanced by medium acidity. 🍷 Mockingbird Hill Dr. Jwd Bain Clare Valley Shiraz | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Good concentration of fruit and aromas. Floral with some mineral and silky tannins. A well-balanced wine with strawberry, plum, dark cherry, and chocolate. 🍷 Justin 2020 Justification | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Good intensity on the nose of ripe black fruits and green bell peppers. sweet spices coming through from the oak. 🍷 Equilibrio Chardonnay | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Aromas of fresh melon and intense citrus flavors, alongside notes of blossom and almond. Flavored with citrus fruit-like lime on the palate. Balanced by high acidity. 🍷 Alpasión Private Selection | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Sweet smoke spice and black fruit aroma on the nose. Vibrant plum and raspberry flavours and complemented with fresh and spicy notes on the finish. 🍷 Akashi-Tai Junmai Daiginjo Genshu | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Damson plum and floral bouquet. Long finish with apricot and white peach. Elegant wine smooth on the palate with a silky finish. 🍷 Red Knot By Shingleback Classified Mclaren Vale GSM | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Pleasant black fruit aromas on the nose. A hint of spice, and black pepper on the palate, dominated by black fruit flavors like black cherry, and black plum. 🍷 Lost Wolf 2018 Shiraz | 91 Points Tasting Notes: Ripe and elegant aromas on the nose. Minerality on the palate with flavors of violet, and black cherry. 🍷 Mount Pleasant Wines Rosehill Shiraz | 91 Points Tasting Notes: A premium quality wine with good depth and complexity. Full-bodied wine with a smooth, velvety texture and a long finish. 🔗 For more details visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/dVk85_BV . . London Competitions Sid Patel Malvika Patel Beverage Trade Network London Drinks Guide Coles Liquor Tim Rice Carmen Fellows Sarah Wilson Alpasión Wine, Lodge & Vineyards Ramiro Marquesini Angela Laswell Smith Christoph Zaborowski Bruno Serapiao Kathy Byrne JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Soumah of Yarra Valley Georgia Mehrtens Brett Butcher Dmitri Lazariuc Karina Kakafikas-Bek Kimio Yonezawa Shingleback Wine Monique Pienaar Alice Hemming Andrew Kilby Mount Pleasant Wines #London #uk #londoncompetitions #award #wine #winemakers

Stock your bar shelf with these Top 51 - 60 selections from the Top 100 list✨ 🍸 Blackberry Gin | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Blackberry Gin with citrus and red fruit notes. Gentle lemon peel with a hint of raspberry. Light and balanced. 🍸 UN Bitter | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A herbal liqueur offering a delightful balance of flavors, with caramel and honey notes that complement its herbal complexity. 🍸 Magna Carta Gin | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A classic dry gin with strong juniper, citrus, and spice on the nose, a balanced palate, and a light, smooth finish. 🍸 Savoia Orancio | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Vermouth with complex berry notes, fresh orange, and sweet pear-like palate. Made with exotic spices and natural ingredients, including orange wine. 🍸 ASDA Extra Special Rhubarb & Ginger | 92 Points Tasting Notes: A non-alcoholic spirit with cucumber, herb, and kiwi notes, balanced sweetness, and a bittersweet finish, featuring hints of ginger and lemon zest. 🍸 Courvoisier XO Royal | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Caramel notes dominate the nose, while the palate offers a smooth experience with hints of leather and apricot, culminating in a long finish. This XO Cognac presents aromas of cacao, coffee, cherry, and plum. 🍸 SC Dogs - The Spirit Of The Lethbridge - Whisky Barrel-Aged Rum | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This aged rum is well-balanced, creamy, and zippy, with a finish of banana and pineapple. It showcases elegant complexity with herbaceous and creamy notes typical of Agricole rum. 🍸 Explora Gin – Experience N°1 | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This London Dry gin is dominated by cardamom with a sweet aroma, transitioning to spicy notes on the palate with a medium finish. It offers delicate herbal and peppery hints. 🍸 Aperitivo 1814 | 92 Points Tasting Notes: Bitters that are delightful with a perfect balance of sweetness and botanical complexity, finishing with lovely bitterness and hints of bitter orange peel and cardamom. 🍸 Revival Rum Pure Cane Spirit | 92 Points Tasting Notes: This silver rum features pronounced notes of tropical fruits and boasts a well-balanced profile with a long finish. . Cheers 🥃 . . Sid Patel Beverage Trade Network London Competitions Drinks Merchants Eminente DiBALDO Essential Spirits Ronni Lucchini Matteo Pirini Tiina Helen Ventelä Lorenzo Tognacci Magna Carta Gin CASA SAVOIA Giuseppe Gallo Christopher Sedgwick Andrea Moccoroni Spirits of Virtue Roddy Nicoll Mike Little Kerr Nicoll Nicole Harvey Courvoisier Nicolas Ricroque Cécile Tellier Christina Shad Laurent Deligand Julie Fouassier SC Dogs Distillery Andrew Walder Richard Stevens Explora Gin CASONI FABBRICAZIONE LIQUORI S.p.A. Roberto Galantini Pola Pier Giorgio Emanuele Sampaolesi Brunino Balboni #London #uk #londoncompetitions #award #spirits