Pataka Fairtrade Ginger Liqueur
Pataka Ginger Liqueur: This year I have decided (like many people) that Christmas starts here. I think we’ve all earned a bit of sparkle and fun. And in my decidedly...
Category: spirits
Spirits Judging & Borough Market
Spirits Judge There are things you do that you hope will become traditions and for me being a spirits judge is one. Judging the spirits category for the Great Taste...
Skinny Tonic
Being in lockdown has been good for us all to catch up on jobs, and my review of Skinny Tonic has been sadly neglected. However, I’m glad, if I’m honest,...
North42 Rhubarb & Blood Orange Gin
We headed down to North Bar & Kitchen tonight for the launch of their new gin, North42. It’s pretty special, because as far as I’ve been able to tell, very...
Great Taste Awards 2019: Spirits Judging
In what appears to be something of an occasional series, my latest food judging experience to recount has been the Great Taste Awards. This is one of the most prestigious...
Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini
Incredible work from The Gadabout, experimenting in nuance, spice and flavour to create a robust cocktail that is complex .and layered, but has no alcohol. This very much speaks to...
D1 International Cocktail Exchange
D1 London Spirits have been pioneering a unique global event. Each year, they gather some of the world’s very best bartenders, and challenge them to create a showcase cocktail. Their...
The European Capital of Booze
Where is the European Capital of Booze? This post was inspired by a bit of banter with friend and fellow blogger Lucia, over at Turin Epicurean. Anyone that knows someone...
