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”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
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”
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”
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”
The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat
The Manchester heat of The Chivas Masters brought some of the most creative bartenders in the North West to Under New Management, Salford, for this newly launched global cocktail competition celebrating the quality and versatility of Chivas Regal whisky. Seven competitors were challenged to create cocktails from four significant eras in Chivas Regal’s heritage –Continue reading “The Chivas Masters: Manchester Heat”
Buffalo Trace Distillery
I don’t know about you, but when I experience something, it sticks into my mind. I still remember the first time I sampled the Buffalo Trace range, held at The Anthologist Bar near St Paul’s Cathedral, London during London Cocktail Week 2011. It was hear that I met Drew Mayville, Sazerac Buffalo Trace Master Blender, who explainedContinue reading “Buffalo Trace Distillery”
A Look At The Bacardi ‘Untameable Since 1862’ Campaign
‘Definition of untamable in English: not capable of being controlled.’ It’s hard to imagine going through life as free as a bird and living as easy as one, two, three. There will always be obstacles, there will always be hard times and there will always be surprises that can alter your path and set you offContinue reading “A Look At The Bacardi ‘Untameable Since 1862’ Campaign”
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