One of the most well-known gin brands has been neglected by me and this website since its inception. That’s nothing against the brand, I’ve just never really got round to using it within my work – until now. I’ve managed to get my hand on a bottle, sit down, and really experience the gin. OfContinue reading “Plymouth”
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Wood’s 100 Old Navy
Over the past month, I’ve been working with Wood’s 100 Old Navy Rum, judging their national cocktail competition in association with the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild. It sees bartenders attempt to create a recipe that would promote the use of this export strength rum; a challenge that Is easier said than done. At the timeContinue reading “Wood’s 100 Old Navy”
El Ron Prohibido
A new rum has made it to the shores of the UK for the first time, but interestingly not from the Caribbean. Mexico is where El Ron Prohibido hails from and brings with it a rather simple story. It is said that during the 18th century, the Spanish ships reached America with sweet wine reservesContinue reading “El Ron Prohibido”
La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
The start of 2014 saw a whole host of vermouth hit the market. The likes of Riserva Carlo Alberto and Mancino arrived to bulk up the traditionally Martini & Rossi, Noilly Prat and Cinzano led category. One brand that attempted to stand out the most came to light in January from a star-studded launch, held atContinue reading “La Quintinye Vermouth Royal”
Cork Dry
Cork Dry Gin is not a brand you would really expect to see over here within the shores of England, Scotland and Wales, but its home country of Ireland hails it as the biggest selling gin around. A bold statement perhaps, but on the odd occasion, and especially with Ireland, a home-brew outstrips even the mostContinue reading “Cork Dry”
Hawkes
Lately I’ve been commissioned by a new mixer brand based in London to create a range of cocktails ready for their official launch. Duly obliging, I came up with a variety, all with different base spirits to capture a variety of moods the drink could capture. The chance to create cocktails for a brand isContinue reading “Hawkes”
A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats
This week saw one of the relatively new bars to hit Manchester launch its summer drinks menu with a ‘The Garden of Earthly Delight’s’ theme. Not one to just hope for the best, Elixir Tonics & Treats showed off their creations for a two-hour period on a warm Friday evening, allowing friends and VIP’s toContinue reading “A Look At Garden Of Earthly Delights At Elixir, Tonics & Treats”
Lamb’s
18 rums together. A hard task for many a rum lover, but spare a thought for Alfred Lamb, wine connoisseur and entrepreneur, who blended 18 back in 1849 to create the staple that we know call Lamb’s. It might sound like a simple story, but some of the best and well-known names are simple, andContinue reading “Lamb’s”
Tincup
Jess Graber. Not a name that many of you will know, but he is a man who has shown passion for distilling since the age of 22, and it’s all down to his neighbour. You see, when Jess’s neighbour moved, he left behind his 10 gallon still, resulting in Jess tinkering, learning the art andContinue reading “Tincup”
Ypioca
Ypioca has been a back bar favourite for most over the last decade or so. 2014 sees a resurgence due to the World Cup being held in Brazil, and Ypioca has stepped up its game and awareness. So it makes sense for me to look at a brand that I will hold me hands up,Continue reading “Ypioca”
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