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A Perilous Botanical Quest for Hendrick’s Gin
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Curiosity sparked the invention of the beloved and most unusual cucumber and rose petal infused Hendrick’s Gin and a devoted pursuit of the extraordinary has prompted a new adventure. This May, the Hendricks’ Master Distiller, Lesley Gracie, will intrepidly set … Continue reading
Edible Cinema at The Electric Cinema with Bombay Sapphire
Edible Cinema and Bombay Sapphire are set to rock and roll this May with two screenings of the cult ʻmockumentaryʼ This is Spinal Tap at the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. Edible Cinema is a collaboration between Soho House, renowned … Continue reading
Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve Launches
Ooh we’ve been wondering about this but hot off the press is the news that Chivas Brothers has launched Beefeater Burrough’s Reserve described as “a hand-crafted, ultra premium gin unlike any other”. Distilled in a small historic copper still from … Continue reading
Pernod Ricard Maison Bar Training Rolls Out
Pernod Ricard has launched a new innovative bartender training and advocacy programme called Maison, which is accessed through an iPad app. The range of modules covered includes customer service and bartending skills as well as detailed training in 10 major … Continue reading
Hendricks Presents The Juniper Sling
The Juniper Sling cocktail is inspired by perfumers Penhaligon’s Juniper Sling fragrance. Crafted by Geoff Robinson from Happiness Forgets, it combines the bitter notes of lemon juice with the freshness of juniper and sweetness of sugar syrup, to provide a … Continue reading
Quality WILL out
Plymouth Gin and Beefeater Gin have both won double gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with Beefeater going on to win the prestigious Best Gin award. In addition Plymouth Gin and Plymouth Sloe Gin received the Ultimate … Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire Launches Ultimate G and T Food Pairing
This April, Bombay Sapphire is joining forces with authentic Spanish restaurant group Brindisa Tapas Kitchens to launch a specially created ʻUltimate G&T Tapas Pairingʼ across its four London restaurants. The classic gintonica is much loved by Spanish drinkers and the … Continue reading
May 16th announced as National Aperitif Day
We’re all for this idea. Maison Lillet, the French apéritif producer, has just announced the launch of the first National Apéritif Day in the UK, on Thursday May 16th 2013. Inspired by the enthusiasm surrounding Lillet Rosé, their first new … Continue reading
Ultimate G and T Tasting: Round Three
Patience Gould reports on the penultimate round of the Ultimate G and T Test. The last round – before the final – of the Ultimate Gin & Tonic tasting took place in March, at the redoubtable Portobello Star, which is … Continue reading
The Caorunn Rowan Berry Martini
And here’s our treat as soon as the clock hits 6.00 pm. The Rowan Berry is a twist on the original Martinez with a sweet mouth feel and strong alcoholic depth. The flamed orange zest adds a fresh perfume and … Continue reading
