How to Make Gin in the Yarra Valley

Joe Worthington, Four Pillars Gin, London

Being great at something doesn’t mean you want to do it for the rest of your life. Our guest today discovered that almost immediately upon entering university. Joe Worthington left Paradise Lost to seek a new paradise on the other side of the world. Now, as European Trade Relations Manager, he happily spends all day

How to make the Four Pillars Gin Who Shot Tom Collins

Who Shot Tom Collins, Four Pillars Gin - Cocktail Recipe

Our cocktail of the week came directly from our Lush Life guest Joe Worthington (European Trade Relations Manager). It’s very, very gin forward, of course, using both Rare Dry Gin and Bloody Shiraz Gin.  Where was the Tom Collins born? Who is Tom Collins and why does he have a cocktail named after him? Well, it

Celebrating Burns Night in London

Burns Night in London

Celebrate the life and works of Scottish legend, Robert Burns with decadent, traditional and contemporary feasts and whisky cocktails, from the award-winning1 single malt Scotch whisky, ABERFELDY. Partnering with chefs and bartenders across London, ABERFELDY Burns Night experiences will be found at the home of the ‘best steak in London’, Smith & Wollensky, the adventurous

How to Make the Lyaness Crystal Garden Boulevardier

Crystal Garden Boulevardier by Will Meredith, Lyaness, Westward Whiskey

Taken from the Rhododendron garden in Portland, the flower that has an unusual bready, and savoury aroma that sits alongside the classic florality that you can expect when smelling a flower. This aroma reminded me of the Characteristics of Westward, and it was something that the Boulevardier would be built around. Looking at matching flavours

How to Make Single Malt Whisky Out West

Thomas Mooney, Westward Whiskey, Portland

Our guest today certainly knows how to build a luxury drinks brand. He had done it before for other brands, but this time, Thomas Mooney was marketing his own. Although very happily working in a corporate environment, Thomas’ entrepreneurial spirit took over and lured him into creating his dream come true  – a whiskey distillery.