Summer is almost here – Skylight opens at Tobacco Dock

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Skylight at Tobacco Dock will be kicking off another spectacular sun-filled season on 3rd May 2018. Skylight became one of London’s most popular and imaginative rooftop destinations after its smashing launch in 2017 and is now a firm fixture on any summer hotlist. This year sees the return of Skylight’s urban lawn club setting and

How to make rum that tells the story of Colombia in one sip

Miguel Riascos De Castro, La Hechicera, Barranquilla

“…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

How to Make the La Hechicera Banana Old-Fashioned

Banana Republic by La Hechicera

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,

CROWN CELLARS LAUNCHES EVOLVED SPIRIT OFFERING, DISTILLED

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Crown Cellars, the specialist wine and spirits division of Carlsberg UK, is marking a new era with the launch of a comprehensive, multi-platform, integrated spirits offering, Distilled. The new portfolio will be launched at an exclusive on-trade community event in London’s Soho on Tuesday 10th April with over 20 brand owners and ambassadors to showcase

How to Make the Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla G&T

Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla G&T

A really special Gin & Tonic made with Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla, which was inspired by an original recipe from Charles Tanqueray! It has a heady aroma of citrus fruits and orange zest that marry well with notes of juniper, orange, vanilla, spices! If you are in the USA, you can buy Tanqueray Flor de

TANQUERAY LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW GIN CRAFTED FROM SEVILLE ORANGES

TANQUERAY Flor de Sevilla new

I just tried Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla, the newest addition to the Tanqueray portfolio, and was blown away!  I am not a natural Gin drinker (sorry everyone!), but it was so delicious I asked for more! An exciting new addition to the gin landscape, the new blend is made with Seville oranges and pays homage

BORD BIA RAISES A GLASS TO TOP IRISH PRODUCERS AT SPIRIT OF SHARING

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On 27 March, I was lucky enough to attend Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, showcasing 26 of Ireland’s leading drinks producers at its annual Spirit of Sharing Event, held at the Embassy of Ireland. Spirit of Sharing was established to showcase outstanding Irish drinks in the UK. This year, the Ambassador O’Neill welcomed over

How to Find Your Calling in a Bottle of Tequila

Robin Clough & Max Davis-Gilbert • TEQUILA ENEMIGO • LONDON (1)

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