Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes

Everyone loves a celebrity producing a spirit. Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head have been in the news lately becoming the official vodka of The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary, with much fanfare, cocktail competitions and events. Footballer Mikael Silvestre decided to follow in Dan Aykroyd’s footsteps and be behind a rum from the island of St Barts, creatingContinue reading “Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes”

Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California

The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is a summer signature serve that will soon be on offer. David uses some of the best products that California has to offer and a little of his own magic! “It’s everything you need from a drink in the summer,Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California”

Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch

To celebrate this month’s full moon on 25th June, Zubrowka’s UK Brand Ambassador and cocktail connoisseur Pawel Rolka has conjured up an enchanting Full Moon Summer Punch. Curated to coincide with Zubrowka’s on-trade Night Owls programme, the Punch forms part of Zubrowka’s Full Moon cocktail offerings for 2013 – a collection of seasonal drinks toContinue reading “Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch”

Barefoot Wine’s Tempting Trio of Summer Cocktails

This summer, be tempted by Barefoot Wine’s trio of toe-tappingly tempting summer cocktails. Each cocktail includes a refreshing Barefoot rosé wine, bringing the sweet and succulent flavours of summer to your glass. Barefoot Wine’s simple summer cocktails are perfect come rain or shine and pair perfectly with BBQ’s, afternoons on the beach and lazy daysContinue reading “Barefoot Wine’s Tempting Trio of Summer Cocktails”

Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website

To celebrate its association with the Cannes Film Festival, Chivas 25 recently launched The Legend of Cannes, the first interactive website to offer a panoramic view of the city. The website allows users to get a full experience of the festival thanks to exclusive video content including brand ambassador Max Warner giving a step-by-step guideContinue reading “Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website”

London Collections: Men cocktail from W London

Join the stylish gentlemen of London to celebrate the best of British fashion at W London – Leicester Square by sampling ‘The Big Smoke’, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail inspired by London Collections: Men. Infused with orange, this distinguished drink is a smooth combination of Grand Marnier Liquor and Jack Daniels Whisky, especially created byContinue reading “London Collections: Men cocktail from W London”

Mixologist Tony Conigiaro Pays Tribute To Chivas 18

To mark the prestigious collaboration Chivas 18 by Pininfarina, leading mixologist Tony Conigliaro has fittingly crafted a series of cocktails, which marry the influences of Italy and Scotland . Widely recognised as the world’s foremost maverick in creating drinks, Tony Conigliaro has taken a series of classic cocktails and ingredients, inspired by his own ItalianContinue reading “Mixologist Tony Conigiaro Pays Tribute To Chivas 18”

Ardbeg Tasting Notes

Ardbeg is another name in the whisky world that I have encountered on many occasion, and since we’ve just had Ardbog day (1st June), it makes sense to combine my experiences into one place and discover why Ardbeg won World’s Best Whisky for three years running. Ardbeg, from the Scottish Gaelic: Àrd Beag, meaning LittleContinue reading “Ardbeg Tasting Notes”

Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes

Bramley and Gage – a company that is making a bit of a scene in the bartender arena. Despite being around for over twenty years, bartenders are taking notice of their thirteen strong portfolio, using the brand within new cocktail creations and simple serves. But who are Bramley and Gage? Back in the mid 1980’s,Continue reading “Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes”

1724 Tasting Notes

There’s a growing demand for tonic water these days. I touched on the stigma of the category a while back, and since then a new boy on the block has taken the reigns and positioned itself as a top runner for bars to use. I give to you 1724. 1724 I hear you say? 1724 isContinue reading “1724 Tasting Notes”