Everyone has a goal in life. To do the best, succeed and fulfil your ambitions, make yourself strive to be at the top of the mountain. No matter what career path you choose, you will always have targets, little goals that keep you focused. One of my main targets in life has been surpassed andContinue reading “Gilpin’s Tasting Notes”
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Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux attended one of my spirit based events last week, taking advantage of learning about some of the venues most favourite spirits to offer; On a grey Tuesday afternoon, I hopped on a train heading out of Piccadilly towards a part of Greater Manchester I’d never explored before. Well, technically Greater Manchester,Continue reading “Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill”
The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition
The London Distillery Company has announced its collaboration with luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason to create a limited edition Dodd’s Gin, commemorating one year since the inaugural batch was launched in the store. No more than 300 bottles are to be produced and will be launched in-store on Wednesday 2nd April 2014. Botanical inspiration hasContinue reading “The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition”
This Mother’s Day ‘Mums The Word’ With Hendrick’s Gin
To celebrate Mothering Sunday on the 30th March, Hendrick’s Gin brings you Mum’s The Word, a cocktail to toast Mum’s the world over. Hendrick’s Gin offers the ultimate ‘Mother’s reviver’ with its delightful infusions of rose and cucumber, making this cocktail the perfect way to reward the leading lady in your life. Crafted by ourContinue reading “This Mother’s Day ‘Mums The Word’ With Hendrick’s Gin”
Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy
A new collaboration is in place between Drinks Enthusiast and Mullen Bartending, as they bring to Manchester a monthly evening of tutored tastings within new Manchester City Centre speakeasy The Fitzgerald. Held every first Tuesday of the month over the next five months, Dave Marsland, aka Drinks Enthusiast, will be hosting an informal, relaxed chatContinue reading “Tutored Tastings To Be Held In New Manchester Speakeasy”
Please Don’t Tell Vintage Cocktail Night Review
It was all a bit hush hush, but the team at Mullen Bartending put together a little shindig to celebrate all things classic. Held at the new speakeasy The Fitzgerald off Stevenson Square in Manchester (a fitting venue for the theme of the evening), a collaboration of five spirits accompanied by cocktails and canapés wereContinue reading “Please Don’t Tell Vintage Cocktail Night Review”
Bombay Sapphire Announces The Return Of The World’s Most Imaginative Bartender Cocktail Competition
Special guest judges join Bombay Sapphire for UK and Ireland Final Bombay Sapphire gin is pleased to announce once again that the brand is challenging bartenders across the globe to create world class and imaginative cocktails in the 2014 Bombay Sapphire World’s Most Imaginative Bartender Cocktail Competition. Now in its second year, this year’s UKContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire Announces The Return Of The World’s Most Imaginative Bartender Cocktail Competition”
Bespoke Valentine’s Gift Service Offered By Bombay Sapphire
Valentine’s is coming, and Bombay Sapphire will soon be offering a more personalised gift for the gin lover in your life. You will be able to purchase a bespoke Valentine’s gift service Bombay Sapphire to Selfridges customers across the country. Those visiting the London, Birmingham and Manchester Selfridges stores in the run up to Valentine’s DayContinue reading “Bespoke Valentine’s Gift Service Offered By Bombay Sapphire”
Hendrick’s Gin Unveils The Taste Of Valentine’s
This Valentine’s Day Hendrick’s Gin brings you a taste of British grandeur with their Raspberry Rose Royale. Hendrick’s Gin is infused with the twin essences of love and romance – the rose and the cucumber. This Valentines Day, no matter what your disposition Hendrick’s has a cocktail that will provide just the right fit! For thoseContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Unveils The Taste Of Valentine’s”
Anno Tasting Notes
From beer to genever to gin. Kent may not be the first name to discuss when on the topic of English gin, but taking a look back, it’s had a rather interesting development, culminating in Anno, Kent’s first gin in over 200 years. How did we get to this point though, and what made KentContinue reading “Anno Tasting Notes”
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