A Dreamy Summer With San Carlo Fumo Manchester

Summer evenings call for something fruity and refreshing, and ‘The Dream’ cocktail, from the expert mixologists at San Carlo Fumo, is the answer to all those sunshine-filled moments with friends – so come down and try it! The cocktail is a combination of ice-cold vodka and delicious fruit juices, with a luxurious topping of proseccoContinue reading “A Dreamy Summer With San Carlo Fumo Manchester”

Russian Standard

Vodka as a category is huge, and has been for many a decade now. There are many brands you rattle off when one talks about vodka; Smirnoff, Grey Goose, Belvedere and Russian Standard are present in many a list, and it’s the Russian liquid that this feature will concentrate on, looking at why it isContinue reading “Russian Standard”

Rediscover Red With A Campari And Tonic

Campari has long been one of the best-kept secrets in the world of cocktails, but this year the world’s most stylish spirit will step into the spotlight as it unveils the most captivating drink ready for summer – the Campari & Tonic. A charismatic drink made by infusing bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit, Campari’sContinue reading “Rediscover Red With A Campari And Tonic”

It’s Negroni Week!

It’s Negroni Week this week, so here’s some inspirational ideas for you to enjoy in style! Bottled Negroni Bar Termini: Superiore, Rosato & Classico by Tony Conigliaro Rosato Negroni: Rose Petal Infusion Superiore Negroni: Pink Peppercorn Infusion The latest bar from internationally renowned drinks pioneer Tony Conigliaro has an impressive list of house Negronis, includingContinue reading “It’s Negroni Week!”

Nikka

Japanese whisky has grown leaps and bounds over the last few years, gaining recognition within the world as some of the best whiskies available. It’s with this that I thought I’d dive into one of the categories most recognisable names and check out their expressions. Lets say hello to Nikka. Nikka can trace itself backContinue reading “Nikka”

Chilgrove

Grapes within gin is a rather niche subject, especially if coming from England itself. The French styles of G’Vine is probably the most recognisable name to be made from grapes, but Chilgrove claim to be the very first from England, and launched in time for World Gin Day this time last year. So, why theContinue reading “Chilgrove”

Macchu

Pisco has been on the rise over the last 18 months or so here in the UK as more bartenders and consumers are embracing the South American spirit. I’ve already covered the Pisco category as a whole, explaining the different types your receive from the two main countries that produce the category; Chile and Peru,Continue reading “Macchu”

Worlds’ First 24 Hour Cocktail Competition

REYKA, Iceland’s first vodka, handcrafted in preciously small batches and born from the country’s magnificent natural resources has announced the world’s first 24hr cocktail competition. Bartenders across the UK will have the chance to win one of six places on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Iceland. They will be one of the privileged few to visitContinue reading “Worlds’ First 24 Hour Cocktail Competition”

The Camarena Family

The Camarena Family is one of the most famous and major names within the tequila industry. Here in the UK, they are synonymous with a growing set of brands that are taking a different outlook to the tequila industry and offering an alternative on all three levels of brand leadership. Welcome to Casco Viejo, LaContinue reading “The Camarena Family”

Imperial Collection

Vodka can be criminally underrated in this day and age. With so many countries now handing themselves the opportunity to fill the market with their own ‘unique’ creation, it’s hard to really stand out to the true and ultimately create a vodka worthy of quality. Perhaps Imperial Collection can be one of them? It’s allegedContinue reading “Imperial Collection”