Fever Tree With The Ultimate Gin And Tonic Tour

Gin and tonic. One of the most easily recognisable drinks in the world, and very easy to replicate. Made at home, at your favourite bar, by your mum, gran, bartender or waiter, there’s nothing you could do wrong with the creation of a gin and tonic. Or is there? Fever Tree, a brand that hasContinue reading “Fever Tree With The Ultimate Gin And Tonic Tour”

Bruichladdich Distillery

Recently, Joanne Brown of Bruichladdich sat with the Manchester Whisky Club and guided us through the range from Islay. It got me thinking though at my surprise of never featuring the brand on this site. I’d come across Bruichladdich and Joanne at the Fishermans Retreat a few years back, and even worked alongside the brandContinue reading “Bruichladdich Distillery”

Gabriel Boudier

These past few months I’ve been working closely with a French range of liqueurs and helping to develop the general awareness within both the bar community as well as customer focus. It’s fitting then that it’s about time I check the range and feature them within my site, exploring the reasoning why Gabriel Boudier are launching a hugeContinue reading “Gabriel Boudier”

Cotswolds

English whisky is creating a new era. The English Whisky Company is the most well-known at the moment, but there are a couple of producers ageing their stock to satisfy a growing interest in, well, whisky that’s not from Scotland, Ireland or America. People’s palates are changing, and the likes of Cotswolds are there toContinue reading “Cotswolds”

The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s

The King of Soho, a super premium gin distilled in the heart of London, is inviting love birds and singletons alike to the legendary Soho establishment Kettner’s this Valentine’s Day to enjoy cocktails in the city’s coolest and most mischievous district. Award-winning head barman Scott Mather has created two exclusive cocktails at Kettner’s available fromContinue reading “The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s”

Taste The UK’s Best Tasting Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail At MASH, London

I’ve previously written about the Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini cocktail, but what were the highlights that came out of this interesting take on the classic recipe? 1. With the historic Knickerbocker Hotel (birthplace of the classic dry martini cocktail) due to reopen its doors this year after almost a century, the revival of vermouth isContinue reading “Taste The UK’s Best Tasting Noilly Prat Classic Dry Martini Cocktail At MASH, London”

Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones

While the Victorian’s celebrated the season of ardor by gifting each other unusual handmade puzzle purses, revealing a host of intricate poems and verses with every fold, Hendrick’s recommend a more palate pleasing flavor. This Valentine’s Day, Hendrick’s Gin brings you two unassumingly delightful tipples to charm and seduce your treasured loved ones – TheContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones”

Christmas In Full Swing With These Winter Recipes And Ideas

Get yourself in the mood with these Christmas recipes and present ideas; OriGINal Sin 50 ml King of Soho Gin 1 slice root ginger 1 barspoon Runny Honey 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice 125 ml Pressed Apple Juice Method: Muddle the ginger in the bottom of a cocktail shaker, add the other ingredients and shakeContinue reading “Christmas In Full Swing With These Winter Recipes And Ideas”

Manchester Whisky Festival 2014

It was to be that time of year again as The Whisky Lounge headed to its Manchester leg of their annual whisky festivals, situated as last year within the Bridgewater Hall. The nature of my job involves trying and experiencing many a whisky, ultimately giving me the opportunity to then utilise these expressions within myContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Festival 2014”

Toast To Yuletide And Joyful Curiosity This Christmas With Hendrick’s Gin

Hendrick’s Gin invites you to invigorate your senses and defrost your fingertips during the season of good cheer, with a plethora of delightfully delectable tipples. As Christmas draws ever closer, Hendrick’s encourages those of a curious nature to step away from the humdrum of the ordinary festive libation and experience the true taste of ChristmasContinue reading “Toast To Yuletide And Joyful Curiosity This Christmas With Hendrick’s Gin”