Noilly Prat

There’s generally considered to be three main brands of vermouth in the world that most, if not all bars and restaurants will stock. I’ve already featured two within my site, Martini Rossi and Cinzano, but I’ve finally been able to discover the third major presence, Noilly Prat. But compared to the stories of the twoContinue reading “Noilly Prat”

New Look For Darnley’s View Gin

Award-winning boutique craft gin Darnley’s View now has an elegant new label to match its Spiced Gin stable-mate. Darnley’s View gin is from Edinburgh based Wemyss Malts. It first came on the scene in 2010 and can now be found in over 20 countries across the gin drinking world. The main botanicals in this ginContinue reading “New Look For Darnley’s View Gin”

Langtons No.1

The Lake District is not your usual port-of-call when it comes to the creations of a spirit, or gin in this case. But Langtons No.1 has defied the normality and creates a styled gin that tips the hat to its origins and its process. The water source kick started the Langtons No.1 story, after discoveryContinue reading “Langtons No.1”

Pisco Portón

I’ve never covered pisco in any way, shape or form. I never sold it when I was a bartender, and have never used it within my work since, but recently I’ve had the chance to fill the clean slate with a new brand to hit the UK in Pisco Portón. It’s probably best to explainContinue reading “Pisco Portón”

Rhuby

“The inspiration creating Rhuby comes from a childhood in Sweden, at my grandparent’s house, squinting into the early spring sun while punching a juicy Rhubarb stalk into a cup of sugar biting off its frayed end” It’s amazing what can inspire you to create a product, one that does so much for the bartending communityContinue reading “Rhuby”

U’Luvka

There’s a couple of brands that I’ve seen plenty of, yet just never got around to tasting and experiencing. One such brand that eluded my taste buds had a rather prominent display for a year or two in retailers, then seemed to drop off the radar a little. Now though, It has been re-launched, securingContinue reading “U’Luvka”

Pusser’s Rum Proudly Sponsors The Beach At Camden’s Roundhouse

The UK’s original navy rum, Pusser’s, has partnered with the Roundhouse this summer to launch the long-awaited return of Camden Beach, a 900 sq metre terrace filled with 150 tonnes of the finest sand, end-of-the-pier amusements, pop-up food stalls, beach huts, ping-pong, live music and a showcase of summer drinks brands. The partnership between theContinue reading “Pusser’s Rum Proudly Sponsors The Beach At Camden’s Roundhouse”

Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Restore Your Spirit Of Curiosity

This August, Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – is heading back to the homeland of its unusual gin and returning once again to The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. From the 7th – 10th August 2014 Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge will take up residence once again in the sumptuous surroundings of One Royal Circus, Edinburgh for four days of intellectualContinue reading “Magnify Your Mind, Stimulate Your Senses And Restore Your Spirit Of Curiosity”

Sibling Distillery

There’s plenty of brands, especially gin, that attempt to cause a stir upon their arrival. Some fall flat, most succeed. However, crossing over from a bartenders favourite to the actual buyers of the brand, the customers, can be a difficult task. I’ve seen many brands become a ‘must-use’ within recipes or signature serves, but thatContinue reading “Sibling Distillery”

Celebrate Black Tot Day With Pusser’s Rum Grog

31st July sees Pusser’s Rum celebrate the historic Black Tot Day at The Beach in Camden’s Roundhouse. In honour of the event, navy seadogs and patrons alike can experience the classic naval cocktail, the Grog, with a special Pusser’s twist. How to make the ultimate Pusser’s Grog: 1) Pour 2oz of Pusser’s rum into glassContinue reading “Celebrate Black Tot Day With Pusser’s Rum Grog”