Caorunn Gin, A Captivating Blend of Scottish Tradition and Innovation When it comes to premium craft gins, few can match the character and impeccable quality of Caorunn Gin. Produced in the Scottish Highlands at the Balmenach Distillery by Inverness and the Spey, this artisanal spirit embodies a harmonious blend of traditional distillation methods and contemporary […]
What is Cognac?
What’s the Difference Between Cognac and Brandy? Simply put, Brandy generally refers to a distilled spirit made from fermented fruit. It can be any type of fruit, including grapes, apples, plums etc, and can be made anywhere in the world. There is no regulation on the distillation process. Cognac, however, can only be made from […]
CleanGin Review and Recipes
Cut your alcohol without compromising on taste with CleanGin. CleanGin, the new low-alcohol gin is the concept Spencer Matthews, the former Made In Chelsea reality TV star, (and Pippa Middleton’s brother-in-law) Spencer Matthews has created the gin in collaboration with Union Distillers in Leicestershire, experts in both botanicals and distillation. With the idea of producing […]
Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2
Visit a Greek taverna and party the night away at the 02. Mamma Mia! is the iconic ABBA song, that became a musical, that became a film, that became a second film, and has now become an immersive event that you can really bring it all up close and personal. Mamma Mia! The Party at […]
My Fair Lady Pink Gin Cocktail with Palmers
Gin Cocktails with Palmers Strawberry and Rose: Sometimes it seems that London is going back to the days of the Gin Craze with artisan gin producers appearing everywhere. It’s refreshing then to find a family business with a genuine heritage in alcohol production. Palmers was founded in 1805 in Old Street, London, originally varnish makers […]
The Real Greek Goes Vegan
Greek Vegan Dining at the Real Greek, Reading The Real Greek has launched its full Vegan menu – a good excuse for me to revisit an old favourite with a new twist, my local Reading restaurant. I haven’t been here for a few weeks, but the manager recognises me and greets me and my date […]
2 legs good, 3 legs better with Calumet
Why you need a good quality tripod: I have been taking photographs for years and remember film cameras where you had to make a decision with every shot of whether it was worth taking as you only had 35 shots per reel of film. Digital cameras arrived and now you can take unlimited shots, picking […]
Hakkasan Mayfair Michelin Star Chinese
Celebrating the Year of the Red Fire Monkey at Hakkasan Mayfair: It was a real treat to be invited to Hakkasan Mayfair, Londons top Cantonese restaurant, to sample their Chinese New Year signature menu. The restaurant, which first got its Michelin Star in 2011 is right in the heart of Mayfair. Set over two floors, […]
Serious Wine Tasting – Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine Tasting at WSET: Many places offer wine tasting of one sort or another, but the chance to do a wine tasting course at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was a bit special. Rather than just sipping and saying nice thing, the WSET course is a chance to really learn about wine and […]
Stoli® Big Breakfast – a Cupboard Cocktail
Hair of the Dog Big Breakfast Cocktail from Stoli® Vodka: Stoli® Vodka has come up with some new ways to enjoy cocktails using readily available items in your kitchen and fridge. They are called the Stoli® Cupboard Cocktails (and that’s a bloke’s cupboard) so you don’t need to have anything wild and bizarre to create great […]