Bartenders. The lifeline of any country when the serving of drinks is concerned. The connection between bottle and customer. The guys and girls every brand needs to get on their side to really make a splash in the bar world. Welcome then to The 86 Company. The 86 Company was formed back in September 2012,Continue reading “The 86 Company”
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Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015
Entering the second birthday of the Manchester Whisky Club, we decided to take a break from the whisky itself due to the January blues, and side-stepped into the world or rum as a one-off. Held once again at The Briton’s Protection, here’s a run down of the expressions we explored, and my tasting notes toContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015”
Ron Zacapa Introduces Reserva Limitada 2014
From the rainforests of Guatemala, the home of Ron Zacapa rum, comes a truly unique and individual blend, Reserva Limitada 2014. It is the second in an exciting new annual series of luxury vintage special editions, hand selected by Master Blender Lorena Vasquez, and only available in limited quantities. The sublime complexity of Reserva LimitadaContinue reading “Ron Zacapa Introduces Reserva Limitada 2014”
Need Some More Inspiration For Christmas? Take A Look At These Festive Recipes!
The “Zacanta”, from James Fowler, UK World Class Winner 2014, served at The Larder House Bournemouth Ingredients – 2 bar spoons of Christmas mincemeat 15ml Spiced pineapple puree 50ml Ron Zacapa 23 10ml Kamm & Sons 10ml Lime juice Method – Pop all in a shaker and shake with good ice, then strain into gobletContinue reading “Need Some More Inspiration For Christmas? Take A Look At These Festive Recipes!”
Gold Of Mauritius
Rum. Associated predominantly with the Caribbean and many of the brands you see today hail from the likes of Jamaica, Barbados and St Lucia. I have featured some of the more lesser known areas such as Argentina and even the UK who produce rum to a worldwide market, but you’d be hard pressed to nameContinue reading “Gold Of Mauritius”
Halloween Cocktails From Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur
Halloween is here, and Paulina Michalak of Quintessential Brands has created two frighteningly good cocktails using Toussaint coffee rum liqueur! Zombie Tao Glass – Tiki Mug Ingredients – 40 ml Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur 40 ml Skipper Rum 20 ml Fresh lime juice 10 ml Maraschino liqueur 15 ml Orgeat syrup 5 ml Grenadine Method – Continue reading “Halloween Cocktails From Toussaint Coffee Rum Liqueur”
Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura
The taste of Trinidad comes to London Cocktail Week as Angostura creates Butterfly House A truly unique experience will be coming to this year’s esteemed London Cocktail Week as Angostura rum brings tropical Trinidad to London’s Shoreditch. Open from Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th October, The Angostura Butterfly House will bring fluttering moments of joyContinue reading “Fluttering Drinkers With The Heart Of Angostura”
Tot’s At The Ready, It’s Rum Time!
Fans rejoice as The RumFest returns to the UK on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October with a fresh look and a new venue. London’s ILEC Centre in Earl’s Court will play host to the eighth annual event, a celebration of rum and rum culture and in particular for 2014, a look at some ofContinue reading “Tot’s At The Ready, It’s Rum Time!”
Sailor Jerry Spices Up Category With New Bottle
William Grant & Sons has unveiled a new look for its premium spiced rum, Sailor Jerry. The new bottle design has been developed to reinforce the brand’s premium credentials, authentic heritage and personality and provide clearer standout on shelf in retail and on the back bar. While the liquid remains unchanged, the new design isContinue reading “Sailor Jerry Spices Up Category With New Bottle”
Diageo Still Popping Up At The Edinburgh Fringe
Get yourself to Edinburgh and check out a whole host of pop-up bars from Diageo – Tanqueray Secret Garden 56 North, Tanqueray Gin and Diageo World Class are delighted to present the “Secret Garden”. Located behind the home of Scottish Gin at 56 North this previously unused space is being transformed into a summer gardenContinue reading “Diageo Still Popping Up At The Edinburgh Fringe”
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