Recently I was lucky enough to be introduced Ragnaud-Sabourin Cognac at a tasting here in London. Found into the heart of Grande Champagne, this family-run estate has been distilling, aging, and pouring over Cognac since 1850. Their Cognac is made up of two grapes: 90% Ugni Blanc Grapes and 10% Folle Blanche. What sets them
Top 500 Bars announced its rankings from 100 to 1. The gala took place at the Palazzo Borghese, Florence’s most important example of neoclassical architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Florentine residence of Prince Camillo Borghese, now used for private events. With the support of Destination Florence and City Councillor Jacopo Vicini. The
When the last of the summer spritzes fade and the evenings call for something cozier, the Spiced Pear Collins steps gracefully into the spotlight. It’s the perfect bridge between light, citrusy refreshment and the deeper, warming flavors of fall — crisp pear, cinnamon, and a whisper of spice that lingers just long enough to make
Equal Measures is the UK’s leading non-profit dedicated to driving intersectional inclusion in the drinks and hospitality spaces. Since its formation in 2020, it has supported beneficiaries from marginalised backgrounds who work within the spirits and cocktail spaces, providing fully funded WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Spirits, BIIAB Level 2 Personal Licences,
Michter’s the premium American Whiskey is delighted to announce the launch of Michter’s Manhattan Month – a special cocktail celebration in partnership with West London’s cocktail venues. Fresh from being named The World’s Most Admired Whiskey for the third year in a row, the brand is marking the occasion with a month-long activation designed to inspire consumers and pay
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Distillery has unveiled a newly reimagined Botanical Room at its world-renowned brand home in Laverstoke, Hampshire – celebrating the artistry, ingredients and craftsmanship behind every drop of its gin. The upgrade represents a key milestone in a series of ongoing investments into the brand’s Hampshire home, including the installation of a cinema room
Kazimo Mixers brings you a bartender-crafted range of canned cocktail mixers, that bring bar-quality drinks to any home occasion. Perfect for festive gatherings, parties, and celebrations, these mixers add effortless flair to hosting without stealing the spotlight. Enhancing key moments, from casual get-togethers to house parties and festive celebrations, allowing hosts to create professional-standard cocktails
Spirit less ordinary, Zacal, is a new independent artisanal mezcal brand born from the wild spirit of Michoacán. Zacal’s two expressions, a delicate Manso Sahauyo and a complex Ensamble, are both triple distilled and crafted from the region’s unique agave varietals and volcanic terroir, offering a fresh take on mezcal and inviting exploration of the
Step inside and if you listen closely, you can hear it—the clink of glass, the shake of ice, the bursts of laughter, the roar of celebration. It’s a cacophony of cocktails…at one time a Strauss waltz, another a Herrmann score. Even if you wanted to resist it, the pull is too strong. From the over-the-top
The Mango Basil Margarita takes the traditional margarita into fresh, tropical territory with a sophisticated balance of sweetness, spice, and herbaceous notes. The smooth, KAH Reposado Tequila anchors the cocktail, while mango syrup lends a luscious, sun-drenched fruitiness that’s perfectly offset by the tart brightness of fresh lime juice. Muddled basil adds an aromatic lift,