Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin has released two new videos, but this time with a twist on the speed of creation. Below you can watch The Mixxa create a Long Island Ice Tea and a Mississippi Mule in under 20 seconds! Long Island Ice Tea – Mississippi Mule – You can follow The Mixxa onContinue reading “Paul ‘The Mixxa’ Martin – 20 Second Cocktails”
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Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings
I thought this would be an appropriate e-mail to forward to everyone! – A very quick reminder to you all that The Whisky Lounge have their series of Irish Invasion tastings coming up and starting this Friday! They will be tasting six of the finest from the Emerald Isle, showing off what they can really achieve, ratherContinue reading “Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings”
Rock the Farm & the Chase Cup 2012
ROCK THE FARM is a FREE two-night event hosted by Herefordshire based distillery, Chase. The aim of the event is to generously give something back to bartenders and the bar industry for their continued support for this iconic British brand of spirits and liqueurs. Saturday 14 – 16th July 2012 in the distillery’s groundsContinue reading “Rock the Farm & the Chase Cup 2012”
A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature
Hendrick’s Gin will be attending The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival from March 24th – 1st April. Visitors to Hendrick’s library within the tented Village at Oxford Literary Festival will be invited to contribute a most unusual libation-inspired story to the Library’s ever evolving collection of curious literary tales. Participants will be rewarded for suchContinue reading “A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature”
Grey Goose
If you know me personally, or have followed my journey since the beginning, it’s no secret that one of my favourite vodka brands is Grey Goose. There’s not many brands in the world that I don’t like to be fair, each liquid has its own unique trail, but Grey Goose is one that sticksContinue reading “Grey Goose”
Jim Beam and Coke pre-mixer
I’ve always thought of these pre-mixed alcoholic drinks as i bit of a cheaters way, takes the fun out of making it and generally just not seeing it as being like the real thing, however, Jim Beam and Coke, i’m pleasantly surprised! Now i’ll admit right now that Jim Beam is near the top of myContinue reading “Jim Beam and Coke pre-mixer”
Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review
This Wednesday I had an eye-opening experience – I entered my first ever casino and wow, have I been fooled into thinking every casino looks like a James Bond or Oceans Eleven film! Always one to try out new places, I ventured along to Manchester 235, located close to Deansgate, to sample some of their cocktail delights in the setting of theirContinue reading “Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review”
Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP
I’ve just been sent this rather interesting press release regarding the new Rémy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish. Take a look, and make sure to check out the cocktail ideas at the end as well as my review and tasting notes here. Rémy Martin, has announced a new expression of its iconic VSOP exclusively forContinue reading “Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP”
Hayman’s
Hayman’s. A name etched into the history of gin, but perhaps not your normal ‘go-to’ gin brand when hunting on the shelves of your local supermarket. Hayman’s is seen more as the silent assassin. They don’t shout, but ask any bartender and they will love at least one of the expressions that Hayman’s create, and beContinue reading “Hayman’s”
Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar
Last night was the return of the monthly whisky tastings held at Manchester’s Kro Bar. This time Morrison Bowmore Distilleries were the guests, bringing with them Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch. Again for those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea inContinue reading “Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar”
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