German efficiency is world-renowned within the engineering world, but the last few years has seen it up its game when dabbling into the wider world of spirits, including that of gin. Monkey 47 set the benchmark for the German style of gin, and Windspiel have decided to come across and raise it further, dabbling itselfContinue reading “Windspiel”
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Zeca
Cachaça is a criminally underrated Brazilian spirit, with most bars and restaurants stocking it out of curiosity, rather than intent. The cachaça based Caipirinha is probably the most well-known signature serve from the category, with many venues pushing flavoured variations to their customers as if the fruit were the last available. But what about just takingContinue reading “Zeca”
Boodles
Standing out in the ever-growing gin world can be hard work. Staying in can be an even harder task as the consumer trends can waiver at the drop of a hat. It’s with this that I take a look at a gin that I’ve worked with on the odd occasion over the last few years,Continue reading “Boodles”
The Winning Formula: Antica Formula Launches Cocktail Competition
Bartenders from across the UK will put their mixology skills to the test in a cocktail competition showcasing the versatility of Antica Formula, the original Italian vermouth. At stake is the chance for four regional winners to enjoy an exclusive VIP trip to Milan to visit the Fratelli Branca Distillery, where Antica Formula is stillContinue reading “The Winning Formula: Antica Formula Launches Cocktail Competition”
Old Rip Van Winkle
A rare occurrence happened recently, where an exclusive tasting event of the Old Rip Van Winkle range, or Pappy Van Winkle as it’s more commonly known within the bar trade, came to Manchester. Your’s truly managed to bag himself a seat at the table with 4th Generation Preston Van Winkle. Lets dive in and checkContinue reading “Old Rip Van Winkle”
Barceló
Barceló, hailing from the Dominican Republic, has a slightly unique trait in that it’s the only Dominican Rum to be manufactured directly from sugar cane juice. A good start, but how did all it come to this? In 1929, Julián Barceló arrived from Spain to Santo Domingo and founded Barceló & Co. where soon after he began producingContinue reading “Barceló”
British Bartender Launches New Book, Bar & Art Gallery In Vietnam
Cocktail-artist Richie Fawcett has invented a new dimension of drinking artistry which tantalizes the senses in every respect. As a self-styled ‘bartist’, he has launched his book Cocktail Art of Saigon featuring 41 original recipes. They are accompanied by his own cocktail illustrations, with fine-art street scenes of the capital Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,Continue reading “British Bartender Launches New Book, Bar & Art Gallery In Vietnam”
St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK
This March and April, UK distributor Emporia Brands have put together a calendar of events involving its award-winning St Lucia Distillers range, after the initial success of last year’s programme. Brand Ambassador Dave Marsland and the Emporia Brands team will be touring fifteen cities as they bring together the Chairman’s Reserve range, which includes Gold,Continue reading “St Lucia Distillers Set to Travel Around the UK”
Altos Tequila Launches The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017
Altos Tequila is inviting bartenders across the world to increase their understanding of Tequila, perfect their mixology skills and gain international exposure by entering the Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017. Considered the world’s leading Tequila education programme, national heats are set to begin this month ahead of the global finale in Mexico in September. FoundedContinue reading “Altos Tequila Launches The Tahona Society Cocktail Competition 2017”
Double Dutch
The use of mixers has always been defined towards the likes of a gin and tonic, rum and coke or whisky and ginger, but the names and styles of such have pretty much stayed the same over the years. Lately though, numerous tonic brands have been released of a variety of flavours, then ultimately branchingContinue reading “Double Dutch”
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