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Sustainability shortlist announced
Judging has concluded for the 2020 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards in association with Matthew Clark and we are delighted to announce the shortlist. This is our second year of supporting these awards, aiming to shine a light on the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade’s leading responsible businesses.
Pairing Whisky and Food
Bespoke food and drink matching is becoming more popular across all drinks categories and has expanded from wine, into beer and now into the spirits categories. As Justin discussed in his recent blog, matching your drinks range to your food elevates the experience for customers. Arguably, the main reason we so rarely see whisky at the dinner table is due to its high alcohol content. The burn of whisky and it's bold flavours should really rule it out of the competition to accompany our meals.
Europe's CO2 Shortage
As you may have seen reported in the national press, a significant shortage of Carbon Dioxide gas (CO2) has been announced across Northern Europe. This is already having an effect on a number of brewers and soft drink manufacturers. The effects of this shortage could be seen by other producers soon. The shortage of CO2 has arisen after the closure of several production sites and is affecting a number of UK based food and drink manufacturers.
5 of the best: Vintage Champagnes
While I doubt most people need an excuse to pop a bottle of Champagne, the months ahead offer plenty. From raising a glass to your loved one on Valentine’s Day or toasting our mums on Mothering Sunday to simply clicking glasses to welcome in the end of the working day. An important part of selling more Champagne is to offer more options. Stock magnums, stock different styles and stock vintage! Consumers are increasingly willing to spend more so why not give them the opportunity to do so?
How to create cocktails
So you know your way around a bar, you can shake it with the best of them. Maybe you’re thinking of entering our upcoming STIR IT UP cocktail competition with a creation of your own, but where do you start? Creating a cocktail is easy, creating a great tasting cocktail people will enjoy drinking time after time is a harder task. Global Courvoisier Brand Ambassador, Rebecca Asseline says the first step is to find some inspiration, “You need to be passionate about creating one.
5 of the best: Autumn wines
So the Sauvignon Blanc, Province Rosé and the Albariño is out of season for another year. In come those medium-bodied reds and full-bodied Chardonnays. While selecting wines, regardless of the season, is more about personal taste than anything else, some wines just feel ‘right’ about now. With the turning back of the clocks set to plunge us into long dark evenings, the fires in the pubs will be burning bright. The perfect setting for a good glass of vino.
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