Japanese whisky has grown leaps and bounds over the last few years, gaining recognition within the world as some of the best whiskies available. It’s with this that I thought I’d dive into one of the categories most recognisable names and check out their expressions. Lets say hello to Nikka. Nikka can trace itself backContinue reading “Nikka”
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Hard Rock Cafe World Burger Tour
Hard Rock Cafe are well-known for their burgers across the world, and all 199 sites have been coming up with creations that define their corresponding city. For the next two months though, customers are being invited to sample the aptly named Local Legendary Burger offerings, with 8 being highlighted at Manchester’s Hard Rock Cafe overContinue reading “Hard Rock Cafe World Burger Tour”
Disaronno Announces Elite Lineup For Mixing Star Final
Disaronno has announced its finalists for the 2015 Mixing Star competition. This year’s top ten line up of bartenders have created some exceptionally impressive recipes which will be served up at the London final at Nightjar on 1st June. The finalists are confirmed as: Simone Rossi – Aqua (London) Giacomo Di Matteo – The GrouchoContinue reading “Disaronno Announces Elite Lineup For Mixing Star Final”
The Diner’s Delectable Selection Of Drinks
As well as providing the capital with endless classic American dishes, London’s favourite hangout, The Diner, will be bringing a selection of new drinks to London this summer. FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES TO THE COCKTAIL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Iced teas originated in the Southern States in the late 1800’s, but it was only inContinue reading “The Diner’s Delectable Selection Of Drinks”
Chilgrove
Grapes within gin is a rather niche subject, especially if coming from England itself. The French styles of G’Vine is probably the most recognisable name to be made from grapes, but Chilgrove claim to be the very first from England, and launched in time for World Gin Day this time last year. So, why theContinue reading “Chilgrove”
Macchu
Pisco has been on the rise over the last 18 months or so here in the UK as more bartenders and consumers are embracing the South American spirit. I’ve already covered the Pisco category as a whole, explaining the different types your receive from the two main countries that produce the category; Chile and Peru,Continue reading “Macchu”
Campari Red Night District Set To Light Up East London
This summer, #RediscoverRed at the Campari Red Night District from 16th May – 10th June. Since the early 1900’s, Campari has collaborated with the world’s greatest artists to create iconic artwork that perfectly captures the spirit of the brand. Now, celebrating the art of Campari in an artistic takeover of east London, the Campari Red Night District will showcaseContinue reading “Campari Red Night District Set To Light Up East London”
All Aboard The ‘Aperol Spritz 321 Bus’
Aperol Spritz Set To Reward Lucky Commuters For Their Spontaneity What: Mystery bus journey with Aperol Spritz to a secret celebrity DJ set When: 20th May 2015 Where: Central London, secret pick-up location to be disclosed to lucky winners Aperol Spritz will surprise lucky Londoners by inviting them to swap their usual evening commute in favour of boardingContinue reading “All Aboard The ‘Aperol Spritz 321 Bus’”
The Koko Kanu Miami Vice Champions Are Crowned
Premium Jamaican Coconut Rum Koko Kanu has announced Keivan Nemati and Maxwell Whitney from Zetter Townhouse Bar in London as the winners of its first ever ‘Kan-u-Kolada Your Miami Vice?’ cocktail competition. The final, which took place on the 11th May at Loves Company in Shoreditch, witnessed twelve pairs of bartenders battling it out to create aContinue reading “The Koko Kanu Miami Vice Champions Are Crowned”
Hendrick’s Unveil The Cucumber Hothouse And Atomising Companion
It is well known that the most content people in life are those of a horticultural inclination, and those to be found with a cocktail in hand. To celebrate these marvellous past-times Hendrick’s Gin have unveiled The Cucumber Hothouse and Atomising Companion – the ultimate apparatus for cocktail consumption. Available from selected supermarkets across ourContinue reading “Hendrick’s Unveil The Cucumber Hothouse And Atomising Companion”
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