Cork Dry Gin is not a brand you would really expect to see over here within the shores of England, Scotland and Wales, but its home country of Ireland hails it as the biggest selling gin around. A bold statement perhaps, but on the odd occasion, and especially with Ireland, a home-brew outstrips even the mostContinue reading “Cork Dry”
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Hawkes
Lately I’ve been commissioned by a new mixer brand based in London to create a range of cocktails ready for their official launch. Duly obliging, I came up with a variety, all with different base spirits to capture a variety of moods the drink could capture. The chance to create cocktails for a brand isContinue reading “Hawkes”
A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats
This week saw one of the relatively new bars to hit Manchester launch its summer drinks menu with a ‘The Garden of Earthly Delight’s’ theme. Not one to just hope for the best, Elixir Tonics & Treats showed off their creations for a two-hour period on a warm Friday evening, allowing friends and VIP’s toContinue reading “A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats”
Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?
“There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan – Does It Change In A Year?”
A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay
A look at the new Turtle Bay opening in Manchester, by guest writer Carmen Chapell Elkin. On Thursday 29th of June, Turtle Bay Manchester opened its doors for a Caribbean night to remember. The restaurant chain, which has branches all across the country, specialises in providing an exotic setting with delicious, spicy Caribbean flavours. TheContinue reading “A Guest Look At . . . . Turtle Bay”
Dead Rabbit v Artesian: Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Championship
THE UK’S TOP BARTENDERS FACE THEIR AMERICAN CONTERPARTS IN THE WORLD COCKTAIL BAR CHAMPIONSHIP POWERED BY MARTINI & ROSSI THE WORLD’S BEST BAR In May 2014 the 2 best bars in the world from the 2 cocktail capitals in the UK and USA, Artesian bar at the Langham Hotel from London and Dead Rabbit GroceryContinue reading “Dead Rabbit v Artesian: Martini & Rossi World Cocktail Bar Championship”
Lamb’s
18 rums together. A hard task for many a rum lover, but spare a thought for Alfred Lamb, wine connoisseur and entrepreneur, who blended 18 back in 1849 to create the staple that we know call Lamb’s. It might sound like a simple story, but some of the best and well-known names are simple, andContinue reading “Lamb’s”
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”
DRINKS ENTHUSIAST 