As we’ve mentioned before, one of the many, many things we love about The House of Suntory DOJO is that it isn’t a competition, it’s a process. A process of continuous refinement. With that in mind, the aim of each of the carefully devised Monozukuri masterclasses is curated to inform and inspire those taking part in the various principles behind the...

Welcome to our 50th issue – celebrating 13 years of innovation, inspiration and admiration for the drinks scene!In this special edition we’ve highlighted 50 (ish) things that have combined to make the drinks industry bigger, better and stronger than ever.We share some of the stories behind previous covers of The Cocktail Lovers magazine; from Jo Malone...

Three words that we love seeing together: London, Cocktail and Week. For us, this combo signifies great cocktails, incredible one-off experiences and an array of top takeovers from some of our favourite bars from around the world. Now in its 15th year, the much anticipated consumer and trade event runs from 3rd to 13th October. Yes, we know, that’s...

Gleneagles celebrates its centenary with the equally iconic Glenfiddich and their very special shared heritage.Back in June 1924 Gleneagles first opened its doors. Set beneath the Ochil Hills, in the heart of Perthshire, this breath-taking estate epitomised the natural beauty of Scotland. Significantly, at the time railway was revolutionising travel...

Yesterday was the day – the day the class of The House of Suntory DOJO 2024 showcased all of the learnings they’ve acquired during the programme and present their Kaizen Classic.Assessing their serves were the legendary Hidetsugu Ueno from Bar High Five in Tokyo, James Bowker, The House of Suntory Global Advocacy Manager and we’re very happy and proud...

How to describe The House of Suntory DOJO programme? We like to think of it as a pHD in the art of Japanese bartending. More than a cursory nod in the direction of what is probably the most revered bartending styles in the world, this particular platform is devised to go deeper, offering those who are participating in the programme practical advice...