East Africa is not renowned for their craft rum. Mauritius may be your closest, that at least i’m aware of, but there’s a brand to look out for now that uses heavy East African influence. Welcome to Matugga. Although not rich in history as it’s a relatively new brand to hit the UK, it doesn’tContinue reading “Matugga”
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Lysholm No52 – Radical Innovation Within Norwegian Aquavit
Master blender Ivan Abrahamsen and his team at Arcus has developed the perfect aquavit for cocktails. Thus, everything is set for a further development of the aquavit category internationally. Aquavit, Norway’s national liquor is traditionally served neat together with food or beer. However, aquavit’s versatility in cocktails has lately been discovered by bartenders around theContinue reading “Lysholm No52 – Radical Innovation Within Norwegian Aquavit”
Forget The Roses This Valentine’s Day
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than champagne and roses and Belsazar Vermouth have released a limited edition 2010 Vintage Rosé vermouth which will please epicureans, trend followers and purveyors of luxury. The First vermouth of it’s kind, only 2,000 of which have been released worldwide, this handsome bottle will make unique and unconventional gift forContinue reading “Forget The Roses This Valentine’s Day”
Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select #2 Launches
One of Manchester’s favourite whisky dens, The Britons Protection, hosted another rather special evening in their 200 plus years of existence. Jack Daniel’s, one of the world’s most famous brands, offer a service where you can purchase a Single Reserve barrel, and to add to their impressive 320 expressions of whisky, over 20 of themContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select #2 Launches”
Win! A Chance To Win Yourself A St Lucian Christmas Hamper With St Lucia Distillers
Committed to innovation and quality, St Lucia Distillers Group of Companies is a small rum distillery situated in the scenically beautiful and agriculturally rich valley of Roseau on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. A passionate team of distillers, blenders, engineers, technicians and administrative staff work together to produce some of the world’s best rumsContinue reading “Win! A Chance To Win Yourself A St Lucian Christmas Hamper With St Lucia Distillers”
Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia”
Abelha Organic Cachaça is looking to celebrate summer 2016 with a new-look label inspired by one the most colourful, vibrant and culturally diverse states of Brazil, Bahia, where Abelha is made. In order to find the design for the label, Abelha is launching a global competition, the Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia. The competitionContinue reading “Abelha Organic Cachaça Launches “Abelha Art Awards – Celebrating Bahia””
The Buffalo Trail Stopped For Food At Hawksmoor
Last week, the Buffalo Trace Trail came into Manchester as it meanders its way across the UK. Working alongside restaurants within key cities such as London and Liverpool, UK Buffalo Trace Brand Ambassador Tim Giles hosted an evening at the ever-popular Hawksmoor, a venue that Time Out has said is “a place to blur dayContinue reading “The Buffalo Trail Stopped For Food At Hawksmoor”
George’s Restaurant. And Bar?
It’s not all about the city centre of Manchester. Bars and restaurants are a plenty in the city, catering for all tastes and minds in the various ‘zones’ we have to offer. It is satisfying then to remember that there are gems just outside the city limits. Didsbury and Chorlton spring to mind for many,Continue reading “George’s Restaurant. And Bar?”
East London Liquor Company + Death’s Door Spirits Limited Edition Collaboration Gin Available
DEATH’S DOOR COMES TO EAST LONDON East London Liquor Company and Death’s Door Spirits of Wisconsin, last month announced a collaborative distillation project to take place on Friday 9 October, 2015 and this one-off is still available! The respective head distillers Tom Hills and Brian Ellison produced a single gin batch of 150 bottles inContinue reading “East London Liquor Company + Death’s Door Spirits Limited Edition Collaboration Gin Available”
Martell Cordon Bleu Redesigned To Celebrate 300-Year Anniversary
French cognac house Martell has launched a redesign of its iconic Martell Cordon Bleu cognac, featuring design by London agency Nude Brand Creation. The cognac house celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2015, and for Nude Brand Creation it was a privilege to be asked to honour Martell Cordon Bleu’s proud and unmatched heritage. An IllustriousContinue reading “Martell Cordon Bleu Redesigned To Celebrate 300-Year Anniversary”
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