It’s that time again – my favorite list of the year – London’s hippest Christmas Cocktails! Christmas Cocktails are on the menu in London for such a short time. I hope this guide helps you navigate the Big Smoke and you get to try them all and more! (There is one gorgeous alcohol-free cocktail on the
I’m sure I heard someone toast skál as Brad, my barman, handed me my lingonberry-rimmed Arctic Martini. Where am I again? Five years ago, Oslo sprung up from the ruins of the old Hackney Central train station ticket hall, originally designed by Victorian Architect Edwin Henry Horne.  Once one of the busiest stations in the
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Diageo Reserve has appointed Jason Clark as the new Brand Ambassador for its premium Scotch whisky, Talisker.
Originally hailing from New Zealand, Jason joins the Diageo Reserve team in the UK and has recently celebrated 20 years in the bar industry. He has represented New Zealand in various global competition finals, including the Diageo Reserve World Class Global Finals in 2013 and 2014 where he placed fourth overall in 2013. Jason has
Bulleit was the first Bourbon I met. Many moons ago, I was introduced to this caramel-scented, aromatic brown spirit by Andrea Montague, Bulleit’s UK brand ambassador. After a first date, I was hooked, not realizing what a significant moment this was in my drinking education. I wanted more..I needed more… and I made it a mission
This sophisticated take on the hot toddy brings together the best of both tea and cocktail traditions. Built on a foundation of Smith Teamaker Meadow tea and Bulleit Bourbon, this variation creates a warming drink that’s both familiar and novel. The choice between raw honey and maple syrup allows for personalization, while the fresh green
Who knew that Georgetown in North-Eastern Kentucky would be so full of superlatives? The largest Toyota manufacturing facility in the world sits outside this tiny town. After graduate school, our guest, Daniel Harrison (DH), co-founder of Country Boy Brewery, took advantage of Toyota’s affiliation with Georgetown University to teach English in Tahara, Japan. Arriving in
Peter Holland’s relationship with Rum changed from platonic friend to true love by the time he left his first RumFest UK in 2009. He had just launched his own Rum-centric website, TheFloatingRumShack.com and, for a long time, it was just a hobby. Now after almost 10 years, he has grown to be one of
Our cocktail of the week is Agri’Old Fashioned in celebration of Old Fashioned Week which happens every year!
Diageo Reserve’s super premium vodka, Ketel One Vodka is partnering with Amico’s Bar in Ingatestone, Essex, to launch a bespoke Edible Garden activation. The Amico’s Bar and Ketel One Vodka Edible Garden has been created using an innovative plant growing system called Evogro which allows rare and diverse ingredients to grow all year round, regardless
One morning with Bernard Vissoud, Savoie wine specialist, and you will never dismiss the wines of Savoie Mont Blanc again. Savoie grapes have suffered a bad reputation in the past. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a new generation, these wines are changing minds and winning awards. My guests, Jérémy Dupraz of Domaine