Below is a video from a discussion group I was invited to be a part of a few weeks back, supported by Finest Call and the American Beverage Marketers. It looks at how pubs see cocktails through a variety of ways, and how Finest Call are attempting to contribute towards demystifying the attitudes towards them.Continue reading “Future Proofing The Pub Roundtable”
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French Inspirations At Elixir Tonic And Treats
Check out my feature on the latest incarnation of Elixir Tonics & Treats cocktail menu, featured within VIVA Magazines. Plenty of French inspirations from Will Meredith and his team here! Click here to be directed to my feature.
Future Proofing The Pub
Drinks Industry Experts Discuss Cocktails in the Pub As part of the campaign to help the pub industry to embrace cocktails, Premium Cocktail Mix brand Finest Call brought together industry experts to discuss the future of the pub. The group consisted of Inapub Editor Matt Eley, Mixologist and Drinks Consultant Andy Pearson, Drinks Journalist DaveContinue reading “Future Proofing The Pub”
Manchester’s Master-Glass In Cocktails
With Manchester continuing to explode with exciting new venues, Cocktails in the City returned with a stellar line-up of the finest bars currently gracing the capital of the North. This year the festival expanded to a two night cocktail extravaganza in the new urban chic surroundings of the Great Northern Warehouse. The show is nowContinue reading “Manchester’s Master-Glass In Cocktails”
English Harbour
English Harbour is a brand name of rum that may not be familiar to some, but to most rum lovers, it’s seen as a treat. There are not many places you would find that stock English Harbour, but to come across it means it’s a brand that needs care and attention. But why? Lets diveContinue reading “English Harbour”
ShinDigger
ShinDigger is a part of the wave of craft ales that hit the many pubs, bars and restaurants around the UK. Formed back in 2013, this Manchester based brewery has seen itself organically grow and produce a selection worthy of any major brewery. But how did this all come about? The two owners, Paul andContinue reading “ShinDigger”
De Kuyper
De Kuyper is one of the most recognizable range of liqueurs in the world, and since 1695 the brand has been divulging into a wide range of flavours that look to innovate and impress not only bartenders, but the consumers too. So how did De Kuyper come about, and essentially be a part of many ofContinue reading “De Kuyper”
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”
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