The week in pictures
The team from London’s The Artesian flew into New York to do battle against the bartenders from The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog. Alex “The Beast from the East” Kratena and “Psycho” Simone Caporale from The Artesian went head-to-head in cocktail combat against the Dead Rabbit’s Jack “The Lad” McGarry and Bobby “The Edinburgh Assassin” Hiddleston.
Artist Nathan Wyburn has created four portraits of the MasterChef finalists, ping, Angela, Jack and Luke, out of whisky, berries and honey. The images went on display last night as part of The Singleton Whisky Night Market, which showcases some of the best talent in British food and drink on London’s Southbank ahead of the MasterChef final tonight.
Female guests are encouraged to visit London’s The Berkeley hotel in Knightsbridge to indulge in the ultimate Girl’s Night In. Dyptique candles, manicures and winning cocktails have all been designed to create an “unforgettable” night of pampering, indulgence and relaxation without the need to leave the hotel room.
Maggie’s club in Chelsea, London, celebrated its fourth birthday this week with a colourful birthday bash based on the theme of Miami Vice. Guests donned their best 80s attire complete with branded retro Maggies shades, as they danced the night away while sipping Belvedere cocktails.
Last weekend Mr Fogg’s celebrated its first anniversary by hosting a lavish Tipsy Tea Saturday afternoon soirée, complete with an array of cocktails courtesy of Tanqueray No. Ten, a tea time cake spread and musical entertainment from The Top Shelf Band.
Winner of the UK & Ireland Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender competition, Richard Woods, and UK Bombay Sapphire brand ambassador, Sean Ware, are busy putting the finishing touches to the Bombay Sapphire Gin Imaginarium – a gin-inspired pop-up that will run throughout next week at Callooh Callay in London.
Freelance drinks columnist, Nina Caplan, has been named Drink Writer of the Year at The Fortnum and Mason Food and Drinks Awards, for her work in New Statesman.
Beefeater Gin unveiled a specially commissioned 3D mechanical mural in Covent Garden this week, titled The History of Gin, to celebrate the launch of Beefeater London: The Home of Gin, London’s first dedicating gin distillery visitor centre in Kennington.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label has opened a multisensory pop-up boutique in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, providing a unique opportunity for travellers to touch, taste and smell the elements that create the Johnnie Walker blend.
Team sb enjoyed a beautiful summer’s evening on Thursday filled with Champagne and canapés – not to mention an abundance of fresh oysters – at the Orrery rooftop terrace summer party in Marylebone, London.
The Gin Guild Spring Installation took place on Thursday evening, when 25 new rectifiers were officially inducted into the guild. Pictured above from left to right are Nathan O’Neill, Nick Strangeway, Tom Aske, Alice Lascelles and Nicholas Cook.
