Author Archives: Jessica Lee

The Rum Masters 2017

The Rum Masters has fast become one of the most respected and high profile trade competitions in the industry, attracting entries from the finds Rum brands all over the world. Chaired by the Spirit Business, the rums were judged in a blind … Continue reading

The Cartel’s got ‘The Genuine Article’

Another year, another Imbibe Live and as in previous year’s we tried to do things a little differently…no corporate-looking stand for us, nothing so tame! Our theme was brand provenance; all of our brands at The Cartel have provenance and are … Continue reading

The ultimate tequila odyssey arrives in the UK!

Spirit Cartel is bringing the elixir of the Aztec Gods, Tequila Clase Azul, to the UK. This exceptional liquid is only for the genuine tequila aficionado who is looking for the ultimate tequila experience—a divine combination of quality and of … Continue reading

Four Roses releases tribute bottling for retiring master distiller

The latest release in a series of limited edition bottlings is timed to coincide with the recent retirement of master distiller Jim Rutledge and the appointment of Brent Elliot in his place. The 2015 Limited Edition Small Batch is a … Continue reading

Introducing Mancino Vermouth

Spirit Cartel is now working exclusively in the UK market with botanical bountiful Mancino Vermouths. Founded in 2011, Mancino Vermouth have already established themselves as a trade and bartender favourite and featured in Drinks International’s recent ‘Top Ten Selling Aperitifs’. … Continue reading

“Boys and Girls come out to play” Imbibe Live 2015

Spirit Cartel exhibited at Imbibe Live for the fourth consecutive year. This year as well as sampling our more established favourites such as Four Roses Bourbon and Monkey 47 Gin, we showed our newest addition Puerto Rican rum brand, Don … Continue reading