Back by popular demand, we've teamed
up with our old friends IP Bartenders, who have put together a
cracking schedule focusing on everything that's great and good in
the cocktail world. We've also invited other leading lights
from the World Flair Association and the International Wine &
Spirits Competition to ensure that this is one feature not to be
missed!
Tuesday 18th
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Wednesday 19th
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Thursday 20th
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11.15 am - 12.00 am
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11.15 am - 12.00 am
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11.30 am - 3.30 pm
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12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
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12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Alternative Classics
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International Cocktail Challenge |
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1.15 pm - 2.15 pm
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1.15 pm - 2.15 pm
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International Cocktail Challenge
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2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
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2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
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3.45 pm - 4.45 pm
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3.45 pm - 4.45 pm
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5.00 pm - 5.30 pm
TBC
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5.00 pm - 5.30 pm
TBC
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SCHEDULE:
Open bartender forum: hosted by IPB
IPBartenders throw open their cocktail bar for tasting and
experimentation. Brands, bartenders and the mixologically curious
welcome, IPBartenders will be on hand for advice and
guidance.
Sweden, Vodka, Legends: An Audience with Peter Ekelund and
Bjare Karlsson
Peter Ekelund and Bjare Karlsson the men responsible for
Sweden's most iconic vodka brand, Absolut, and it's latest super
premium offering - Karlssons Gold talks about what it takes to
produce, launch and love legendary vodka's from
Sweden.
Elements 8 - St Lucian Rum
Carl Stephenson and Sam Kershaw present spiced rum cocktails and
an in depth look at what it takes to develop a new rum in a busy
market
Angela D'Orazio - the Secret of wood finishes.
Whisky expert Angela D'Orazio talks in detail about the art and
science behind the different wood finishes applied to Malt
whiskies. Dispelling some gimmicks and myths along the way.
Distilled spirits and Food service.
A exploration of the synergie between culinary styled spirits
and top end food service. Flavour matching and using spirits as
part of the culinary experience.
Speaker TBC
Culinary cocktails provided by Black Moth Vodka.
Alternative Classics
Applying manipulative, molecular processes to classic cocktails.
How the 21st century bartender can embrace new
techniques and improved understanding of sensory processes to bring
classic cocktails to a new audience.
With Nick Wykes of IPB and Stuart Hudson of Viajante.
The rise of the booze blogger
Dan Priseman of the now famous blog Bitters and Twisted talks
about the rise to prominence and influence of the educated and
erudite blogger. A definitely 21st century
phenomenon.
Cutting edge Alcohol
The scientists from TFC's California hi-tech facility explain
the cutting edge processes being applied to alcohol production.
Expect spinning cones, vacuum distillation and hydrostatic pressure
galore. With cocktails provided by Wahlstrom Californian Vodka.
Creating History
Scotland's own Dr Adam Elmegirab, re-creator of Boker's Bitters
talks about the trials and tribulations of creating an historically
accurate product from scratch, and serves some long lost classic
cocktails, that can only now be made once again
