The Lake District is not your usual port-of-call when it comes to the creations of a spirit, or gin in this case. But Langtons No.1 has defied the normality and creates a styled gin that tips the hat to its origins and its process. The water source kick started the Langtons No.1 story, after discoveryContinue reading “Langtons No.1”
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Pisco Portón
I’ve never covered pisco in any way, shape or form. I never sold it when I was a bartender, and have never used it within my work since, but recently I’ve had the chance to fill the clean slate with a new brand to hit the UK in Pisco Portón. It’s probably best to explainContinue reading “Pisco Portón”
Rhuby
“The inspiration creating Rhuby comes from a childhood in Sweden, at my grandparent’s house, squinting into the early spring sun while punching a juicy Rhubarb stalk into a cup of sugar biting off its frayed end” It’s amazing what can inspire you to create a product, one that does so much for the bartending communityContinue reading “Rhuby”
U’Luvka
There’s a couple of brands that I’ve seen plenty of, yet just never got around to tasting and experiencing. One such brand that eluded my taste buds had a rather prominent display for a year or two in retailers, then seemed to drop off the radar a little. Now though, It has been re-launched, securingContinue reading “U’Luvka”
5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky
I love exploring. Working in the drinks industry I get to encounter plenty of concepts that are created to amaze, divulge and ultimately get you talking and even giddy. Some fail, granted, but most succeed in their own way. A recent visit to London though offered up a venue I’ve heard plenty of, but neverContinue reading “5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky”
Win With Abelha Organic Cachaça!
To celebrate the FIFA World Cup Final in style, I’ve teamed up with Abelha Organic Cachaça to give away one bottle of their 3yr aged Gold expression, just in time to create some stunning Caipirinha’s, Brazil’s national cocktail, whilst watching the final with friends! Abelha Organic Cachaça comes from northern Brazil where farmers grow 100%Continue reading “Win With Abelha Organic Cachaça!”
Plymouth
One of the most well-known gin brands has been neglected by me and this website since its inception. That’s nothing against the brand, I’ve just never really got round to using it within my work – until now. I’ve managed to get my hand on a bottle, sit down, and really experience the gin. OfContinue reading “Plymouth”
Wood’s 100 Old Navy
Over the past month, I’ve been working with Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum, judging their national cocktail competition in association with the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild. It sees bartenders attempt to create a recipe that would promote the use of this export strength rum; a challenge that Is easier said than done. At the timeContinue reading “Wood’s 100 Old Navy”
El Ron Prohibido
A new rum has made it to the shores of the UK for the first time, but interestingly not from the Caribbean. Mexico is where El Ron Prohibido hails from and brings with it a rather simple story. It is said that during the 18th century, the Spanish ships reached America with sweet wine reservesContinue reading “El Ron Prohibido”
La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
The start of 2014 saw a whole host of vermouth hit the market. The likes of Riserva Carlo Alberto and Mancino arrived to bulk up the traditionally Martini & Rossi, Noilly Prat and Cinzano led category. One brand that attempted to stand out the most came to light in January from a star-studded launch, held atContinue reading “La Quintinye Vermouth Royal”
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