Drinks Enthusiast

Tincup

Jess Graber. Not a name that many of you will know, but he is a man who has shown passion for distilling since the age of 22, and it’s all down to his neighbour. You see, when Jess’s neighbour moved, he left behind his 10 gallon still, resulting in Jess tinkering, learning the art andContinue reading “Tincup”

Ypioca

Ypioca has been a back bar favourite for most over the last decade or so. 2014 sees a resurgence due to the World Cup being held in Brazil, and Ypioca has stepped up its game and awareness. So it makes sense for me to look at a brand that I will hold me hands up,Continue reading “Ypioca”

Grasovka

Grasovka was released into the UK at the tail end of last year, capitalizing on the bison vodka market. As any brand who wishes to be a part of the vodka trend, you have to stand out as unique, otherwise you fall into oblivion and end up being part of the forgotten depths. The categoryContinue reading “Grasovka”

Marca Negra

Marca Negra is the latest addition to the UK’s growing Mezcal market. I’ve managed to get my teeth into some this past month, after realising that I am yet to feature a Mezcal on my site. But what is Mezcal? Well Mezcal is essentially a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the maguey plant (a formContinue reading “Marca Negra”

Liverpool Distillery

The gin movement is rising, with plenty of artisan distilleries popping up around the UK. One such brand is Liverpool Distillery, producing their very own organic gin. Based in Kirkdale, the organic gin has been produced by Liverpool based Belvedere pub landlord John O’Dowd in a joint venture with Liverpool Organic Brewery. Back in the day, most citiesContinue reading “Liverpool Distillery”

English Spirit Distillery

On my travels I sometimes come across the more localised distilleries, exhibiting themselves to consumers through markets and festivals, and being incredibly hands on to really market their range. Once such name that I’ve seen a fair bit of is the English Spirit Distillery. Over the last few months, I’ve been winding my way throughContinue reading “English Spirit Distillery”

Don Papa

I love a good rum. I work a lot with many rum brands within my work which means I occasionally come across new expressions, or indeed new names, and have the honour of experiencing. A product of the Philippines made the jump to the UK back in February and has been enjoying a wave ofContinue reading “Don Papa”

‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery

In spring 2014 Sibling Distillery is launching its first premium small batch Gin. Based in the Battledown area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the company is owned and run by four siblings, all under 23. the This young quartet has accumulated a total of over 30 years of experience in the drinks and catering industries, growing upContinue reading “‘It’s Gin-etics’ – Siblings Launch New Distillery”

Bombay Sapphire’s Imaginarium at Callooh Callay

Bombay Sapphire is pleased to announce the arrival of the Imaginarium; a weeklong residency at Calloh Callay in Shoreditch, open from Monday 19 May – Saturday 24 May from 6pm nightly. The residency will celebrate creativity and imagination and aims to inspire visitors to be adventurous with their cocktail choices, both when ordering at theContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire’s Imaginarium at Callooh Callay”

Belvoir Fruit Farms

I enquired about a brand that, I don’t know about you, I’ve seen a fair bit of lately, cropping up in bars and restaurants all over Manchester. Not one to miss out on a drinking sensation, I spoke to the team at Belvoir Fruit Farms to see what all the fuss is about. You see,Continue reading “Belvoir Fruit Farms”