LAB In Soho To Close And Re-Open As A New Bar In The Autumn

After many years serving Soho the iconic bar and industry hangout Lab will close on Sunday 11th September. The site will reopen in November as a new bar run by Bobby Hiddleston and Mia Johansson, who will own the bar in partnership with fellow husband and wife team and founders of Speakeasy Entertainment (Nightjar &Continue reading “LAB In Soho To Close And Re-Open As A New Bar In The Autumn”

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”

Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer

This summer, Leblon Natural Cane Cachaça, a national treasure of Brazil, is bringing a splash of South American spirit to the UK with its delicious artisanal cocktails and must-visit experiences. Handcrafted and produced at Maison Leblon in Minas Gerais, Brazil’s fertile agricultural heartland, Leblon Cachaça is already a favourite tipple in top culinary venues inContinue reading “Leblon Brings ‘The Spirit Of Brazil’ To UK Bars And Homes This Summer”

King Of Soho Tasting Notes

Everyone loves a good story behind a spirit brand. Whether its gone through hard times, travelled the world with its production, or simply named after a man who was coined as ‘The King of Soho’. ‘The King of Soho’ I hear you cry? Yup, Paul Raymond himself has a gin that tips the hat atContinue reading “King Of Soho Tasting Notes”

Stolichnaya Vodka Tasting Notes

Another event I took part in at the recent London Cocktail Week was hosted by Maxxium Brands at the Soho based Zenna Bar. Patsy Christie was our host as she talked about the Russian vodka Stolichnaya and 4 of their flavoured offerings – vanilla, citrus, raspberry and the new apple flavour. Before I come ontoContinue reading “Stolichnaya Vodka Tasting Notes”