Andy Ives

Former editor of BarLifeUK, current editor of this bio.

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A reminder that Antonio Del Monte is hosting a Liquid Legends tasting session called ‘Smoke & Fire - A journey through peated whisky’ on March 3rd. The tasting will include Bowmore 12YO, Port Charlotte 16YO, and Ledaig 1997. https://t.co/eFmLyjHON1

[Andy Ives @BarLifeUK]

Antonio Del Monte is hosting a tasting session called 'Smoke & Fire A journey through peated whisky' which includes Bowmore 12YO, Port Charlotte 16YO, & Ledaig 1997. The session takes place on March 3rd in London. Details & tickets:
https://t.co/ZwD27JNkyv
#whiskytasting #whisky

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Some of my favourite reportage photos from the BarLifeUK years, which I'm posting as a reminder that should you hire me to cover an event, I can do both words and pictures...

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Skylark Spirits have announced a huge education masterclass tour for Rhum Damoiseau, which will visit ten cities around the UK over the first two weeks of October:
https://t.co/6QFuGLVe0S

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We have some good news for dark spirits enthusiasts today - there's a new podcast in town. Details and a link to listen here:
https://t.co/L1MX650U95

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The World Class GB semi-final took place recently, revealing the ten bartenders who will progress to the Grand Final in June. Find out what comes next for them as they compete to become the World Class GB 2023 champion. #ad #worldclassgb https://t.co/bfqFuEkaYc

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Today our bartender interview tour of the UK stops in Berkshire as Connie Cain speaks to BarLifeUK about What's Happening In Reading...
https://t.co/RkEZrVBJCL

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Cocktail Competition Alert: Win cash prizes with the Fortunella Sour Competition, accepting entries now. Details here:
https://t.co/DHsWGmrgbO
#fortunellasour #cocktailcompetition

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In the second stop on our interview tour of the UK, we speak to Thomas James Matthews who describes What's Happening in Birmingham (tl;dr - lots of very tasty stuff by the sounds of it):
https://t.co/hi9utUjlSW

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We are starting a series of interview with folk from parts of the UK that don't always get much drinks trade media coverage. We kick things off with Welly Jones of Lab 22, who describes 'What's Happening In Cardiff' -
https://t.co/WBdUV2UuLM

[Andy Ives @BarLifeUK]

No December voucher here either, and no response from @edfenergy when asked for help resolving it...

[The British Aussie @thebritishaussi]

@edfenergy your company ignores WhatsApp and Email. You have not sent out vouchers. Leaving those of us disabled now without heating (gas) and soon without energy. Your prepayment meters already charge a fortune and you are harming your customers! #EDF #CostOfLivingCrisis #help

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We have another very insightful interview with one of the House of Suntory DOJO Masters today. In this one we speak to Zoe Burgess about psychology, Kaiseki, and applying scientific insight to traditional hospitality practices:
https://t.co/lowbiPO17J

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World Class GB 2023 is now open and this year there are two different entry challenges for you to choose from. You can find a full competition rundown and a link to the entry page here: https://t.co/UTAvOuFAFc

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Oenophiles and bibliophiles - we have a copy of @Decanter 's brand new 'The World's Wine Legends' book to give away to a BarLifeUK reader. Profile of the book and draw entry here:
https://t.co/P3ccDAIibq

[Andy Ives @BarLifeUK]

Some excellent news for bartenders wishing to broaden their whisky horizons - Signal Hill have announced a masterclass tour and cocktail competition. The first tour stop is next Tuesday, in Manchester. Details and RSVP here:
https://t.co/SVXuChBSMn #signalhill

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House of Suntory's DOJO Programme is in full swing and BarLifeUK had the opportunity to put some questions to Balance and Seasoning Master Izumi Nakamura - sushi chef, sake sommelier, and former pharmacist::
https://t.co/3X1fh4h2hP

[Andy Ives @BarLifeUK]

A new episode of our Cocktail Competition Podcast about the Meister Hunter comp is live. Florian Beuren & Adam Keeligan give insight about how to win the comp. Listen via link or search for BarLifeUK in your podcast app:
#meisterhunter #bartenderpodcast
https://t.co/cjcIkfDyZk

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Bartenders - a reminder that the Meister Hunter comp is open and accepting entries. There are some pretty heft cash prizes up for grabs, which is always nice. Details here:
https://t.co/IXVSFTIIXL

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We spent a very pleasant day in Bristol earlier this week, judging the South West heat of WhistlePig's 'No History No Rules' comp. As you would expect of Bristol, the drinks were excellent. Details, including the winning specs, here:
https://t.co/wf5naiYRNK

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Exciting news for fans of rum, fun competitions, and travel to faraway lands - the @ElDoradoRums Swizzle comp is back! Make a tasty drink and you could win a trip to Guyana - one of the best brand trips we've been on. Details and entry here:
https://t.co/Gz1FcAKL0R