Stylish curator holds key to ultimate girls’ night out as unique series of events sweeps the UK 16th and 17th May see The Tia Maria Dark Room fling open its glamorous doors, making its debut in Manchester before taking Nottingham (4th and 5th July), Glasgow (15th and 16th August) and London (10th and 11th October)Continue reading “Gemma Cairney Unlocks The Door To The Tia Maria Dark Room”
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Make This Burns Night Extraordinary With Drambuie
This Burns Night, Drambuie tempts discerning drinkers to celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with more than just a wee dram. The origins of Drambuie lie in a secret recipe first created 269 years ago on the Isle of Skye off the West coast of Scotland. A blend of the finest aged Scotch whisky, spicesContinue reading “Make This Burns Night Extraordinary With Drambuie”
Toussaint Tasting Notes
I’ve featured a couple of coffee liqueurs in the past, some big names and some crafted newcomers, but one recent relaunch seems to be taking bartenders to a new level in coffee drinks, even straying away from the classic Espresso Martini. Toussaint hails its origins from Haiti when under the ruling of France and isContinue reading “Toussaint Tasting Notes”
Mackmyra
Mackmyra has come a long way since 1999. Founded as the only whisky distillery in Sweden, it has earned a reputation despite its un-traditional Scandinavian location. But how, and more importantly, why is Sweden coming through as a force to be reckoned with in the whisky world? You have to start at the beginning toContinue reading “Mackmyra”
Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine
Have a very Merry Christmas this year with Bénédictine liquor’s brand new festive cocktail, ‘Monk’s Punch’, created by Shaker & Company’s mixologist, Tim Garratt. With the usual mulled wines and spiced spirits making their appearances this winter, Bénédictine, the traditional French liquor, has decided to mix it up with a brand new tipple ofContinue reading “Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine”
St Germain Tasting Notes
I love a liqueur I can sip. Just one that you can crack open no matter what time of day it is and enjoy. Even better if it’s versatile enough to mix simply within some classic drinks. St Germain is a staple to my drinks cabinet because it does just that. Question is, out ofContinue reading “St Germain Tasting Notes”
Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes
Liqueurs are a major part of any bars existence, with many flavours used within many a creation or sipped over ice. Orange, hazelnut, coffee, elderflower, they’re all pure, one single flavour in a bottle. But there is a trend, a trend that can be said to have started with the likes of Grand Marnier, blendingContinue reading “Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes”
Winter Warmer Cocktails By Alexander & James
To ward off frosty winter nights, Alexander & James (A&J), the luxury online shopping platform for drinks connoisseurs and gift buyers brings you four classic winter cocktails to warm the heart and make the festive season merry. A&J’s best mixologists recommend creating these fragrant winter warmers with the world’s finest spirits. The combination of luxuryContinue reading “Winter Warmer Cocktails By Alexander & James”
Heering Tasting Notes
A bartenders favourite, and a staple since 1818 in many a classic cocktail such as the Singapore Sling and Blood & Sand, is Heering. You may have seen the bottle on many a back bar, and more than likely had it within at least one cocktail in your life time, but do you know whatContinue reading “Heering Tasting Notes”
Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine
Have a very Merry Christmas this year with Bénédictine liquor’s brand new festive cocktail, ‘Monk’s Punch’, created by Shaker & Company’s mixologist, Tim Garratt. With the usual mulled wines and spiced spirits making their appearances this winter, Bénédictine, the traditional French liquor, has decided to mix it up with a brand new tipple of itsContinue reading “Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine”
