The Rooster – Oblix at The Shard Ingredients: 50 ml Zacapa XO 40 ml Spiced Orchid Vermouth 15 ml Banana Liqueur 1 Spray Coconut Perfume Inspiration: The Rooster is the embodiment of the vibrant culture of the streets of Ron Zacapa’s homeland, Guatemala and is the inspiration behind this cocktail. The team behind the barContinue reading “National Rum Day With Zacapa”
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Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), One of the World’s Premier Bar Shows, Announces Its Ninth Edition
Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), one of the world’s premier trade fairs for the bar and beverage industry, today announces its ninth edition that will take place on October 6-7, 2015. An estimated 200 exhibitors will showcase about 500 brands to 10,000 attendees that are expected from 35 countries, including the U.S. BCB is held atContinue reading “Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), One of the World’s Premier Bar Shows, Announces Its Ninth Edition”
Green Spot Château Léoville Barton
My love affair with the Irish Distillers range continues as they release a unique Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, the first to be finished in Bordeaux wine casks. Ever. Below is the press release that was sent to me, and I’ve included my tasting notes as I was kindly sent a sample to experience: Irish DistillersContinue reading “Green Spot Château Léoville Barton”
7 Greek Street Social
Leeds has a new speakeasy. A secret bar, open only at weekends, in the heart of the city. Intrigued? I was. And so I travelled over to a show-off evening full of cocktail delights, canapés and a sense of wonder for the ideas they have in mind. Boothed seating, bright neon sign and a bar stockedContinue reading “7 Greek Street Social”
Thomas Dakin
The year 2015 will be seen as the year that Manchester itself has gained its own city based gin. Although initial production will be housed from the relatively local, yet one of the oldest gin distilleries in the world, G&J Distillers in Warrington, the new brand of Thomas Dakin gin will be a Mancunian brandContinue reading “Thomas Dakin”
Linie
Aquavit. Ever come across the name? It’s not the most common of spirit categories here in the UK compared to the likes of whisky, rum or gin, but if you’ve ever visited any part of Scandinavia you will have more than likely drank some form of aquavit, the local tipple of choice. Aquavit itself isContinue reading “Linie”
Gancia
Gancia, available all over the world, yet a sort of unsung brand when talking vermouth. Shall we rectify a little? Carlo Gancia was born back in 1829 in Borolo, Italy and studied in Reims, France to learn the production techniques for Champagne. He returned to Italy in 1850 to establish the ‘Fratelli Gancia’ Company andContinue reading “Gancia”
And Union
The gentleman at And Union have launched an Indian Pale Ale expression named Friday. Brewed over a 10 week period, it’s said to be their first take on the American style IPA and joins the existing And Union range of unfiltered biers and IPA’s that are brewed in Bavaria. But who are they actually? BackContinue reading “And Union”
E&J Gallo Winery
E&J Gallo is one of the most well-known brands within the wine category here in the UK, and you have no doubt come across one of its expressions over dinner, a gathering with friends or trying one of the many cocktail recipes they like to release to show off its versatility. But what do weContinue reading “E&J Gallo Winery”
He’s Coming . . . . . .
The London Sessions have started, and session number two has just dropped into my inbox . . . . . . INTRODUCING TOMAS ESTES, SESSION #2 We are more than delighted to be announcing our second session with none other than Tomas Estes. As well as being one of the London Sessions founders, Tomas isContinue reading “He’s Coming . . . . . .”
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