Neighbourhood Review

As with any big city, there’s aways something new and exciting to check out. Round every corner there’s scaffolding popping up, huge signs with the words ‘coming soon!’ and a buzz on social media of the venue working its magic. With no exception would be Neighbourhood. An American styled bar and restaurant located on AvenueContinue reading “Neighbourhood Review”

Bulldog

There’s always a quirky spirit to find these days, especially if your browsing the shelves either in your bar, supermarket or online. But what would you say to a bottle that had a spiked collar neck and has the word ‘Bulldog’ in striking letters? Would you think it was a hard-hitting spirit with a bite of attitude?Continue reading “Bulldog”

-ish and -ish Limed Tasting Notes

Do you like breaking the rules? Becoming a little naughty? Perhaps so much it’s a fetish? Whatever your answer, your sure to enjoy this rather attractive and alluring gin named -ish. This London Dry gin returns to the traditional style but comes with a twist of an extra shot of juniper. It comes without any addedContinue reading “-ish and -ish Limed Tasting Notes”

Christmas Edible Cinema with Bombay Sapphire

This Christmas, Edible Cinema will return to the newly refurbished Electric Cinema in Notting Hill for two fun and festive screenings of When Harry Met Sally on Sunday 16th December. This classic American romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan is one of the feel-good films of the last century and the festive scenesContinue reading “Christmas Edible Cinema with Bombay Sapphire”

Restaurant Bar & Grill Review

Last week I accepted an invite to try out Restaurant Bar & Grill in Manchester, and as a person who can never refuse such an invite in a venue which I’ve always admired, I gave it my full attention when myself and my friend turned up for a Tuesday lunch. Seated by the window of their rather stylish decorContinue reading “Restaurant Bar & Grill Review”

Boutique Tasting at 24 Bar & Grill

A special treat for all you fans of something unique, special and intriguing – a Boutique tasting involving three brands that are making waves in the drinks industry. Come down to 24 Bar & Grill, boutique in its own right, and experience the French grape style gin of G’Vine and there two expressions of Flouraison and Nouaison as wellContinue reading “Boutique Tasting at 24 Bar & Grill”

Limited Edition Gift Box From Buffalo Trace Bourbon This Christmas

Award–‐winning Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, recognised as a piece of liquid history, is now launching an exclusive limited edition gift box this Christmas for drink connoisseurs and bourbon fans alike. Available at £40 in Harvey Nichols and packaged in a handcrafted wooden box, discover the 220 year history and 8 step crafting process ofContinue reading “Limited Edition Gift Box From Buffalo Trace Bourbon This Christmas”

An Unusual Beverage to Celebrate St Andrews Day

The good people of Scotland gather every year on 30th November to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. In celebration of this day, Hendrick’s Gin has concocted Andrew’s sloe juniper, a specially crafted cocktail ideal for paying homage to Scotland’s patron saint and all things Scottish. In parts of Europe , superstitious belief exists that the nightContinue reading “An Unusual Beverage to Celebrate St Andrews Day”

Drambuie Reopens the Iconic Tron Kirk – The Original Home of Hogmany In Edinburgh – For a Festival of the Extraordinary

This Hogmanay, Drambuie is bringing the celebration back to its original venue as it throws open the doors of the historic Tron Kirk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile from 30th December 2012 to 1st January 2013. The Scottish spirit will host A FESTIVAL OF THE EXTRAORDINARY– from the night before the night before to the morningContinue reading “Drambuie Reopens the Iconic Tron Kirk – The Original Home of Hogmany In Edinburgh – For a Festival of the Extraordinary”

A Punch this Christmas, with Hendrick’s Gin

In this time of festive cheer, Hendrick’s Gin, proprietor of the exquisite and unusual, has partnered with the most esteemed of cocktail creators to offer a solution to Christmas entertaining quandaries, and in doing so bring to your attention the almostforgotten mastery of punch.   At a time of year when merriment with those dearestContinue reading “A Punch this Christmas, with Hendrick’s Gin”