Having begun his career studying Environmental Science at university, our guest has never forgotten his past love. Wanting to create a spirit that was sustainable, natural, and innovative, David Wallwork’s first try at it, Freya Spirit, succeeded on all counts. Named for the Norse Goddess of Love, Life & Beauty, Freya was bound to be
Three days, one city, loads of cocktail – Tales on Tour hit Edinburgh last weekend and I was invited to join in the fun and festivities. Over sixty events including seminars, bar take-overs by visiting bartenders, tastings and just overall enjoyment of the industry we love. In this episode, instead of meeting just one person,
A twist on the Old Fashioned, The Tricentennial Old Fashioned uses the Tricentennial bitters to lend a subtle, slightly smoky profile to this classic libation.
“…The girl raised her eyes to see who was passing by the window, and that casual glance was the beginning of a cataclysm of love that still had not ended half a century later.” Could this be La Hechicera, The Enchantress? Forgive me for taking the liberty of using this passage from “Love in the
Apart from coffee and flowers, bananas are one of Colombia’s main exports. The Riascos family used to cultivate bananas before moving into aging fine Colombian rum. The Banana Republic is a twist cocktail recipe based on the classic Old Fashioned with a bit of banana to take things slowly. If you are in the UK,
There is something wonderful about taking a classic and giving it a little sunshine. The Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Negroni does exactly that, swapping in a Seville orange gin for a Negroni that tastes like a trip to Spain in a glass. What Makes Flor de Sevilla Different from a Classic Negroni A classic Negroni
Seville oranges, four classic botanicals, and a splash of history in every glass. This is the Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla G&T, and it might just be the prettiest gin and tonic you make all year. The Story Behind Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla Back in the 1860s, Charles Tanqueray traveled through the orange groves of Spain
We know not all tequila tastes the same, but the goal of our guests today want to convince the inconvincible that there is more to it than just bad margaritas and nasty hangovers. Robin Clough and Max Davies-Gilbert from Tequila Enemigo intended to shake things up a bit when creating their own brand. Childhood friends
If you want to hear who’s behind Tequila Enemigo, listen to his Lush Life podcast here. (hint: Robin Clough & Max Davies-Gilbert)
