How to Make a Fail-Safe Five Year Plan

Thomas Soden, Nine Lives, London

It was kismet, as far as I’m concerned. I met our guest today at a random event and have pinched myself, ever since, to make sure it wasn’t a dream. It seemed everyone in the industry knew Thomas Soden, but me. I had no idea I had been speaking with one of the world’s best

How to Make the Talisker Spiced Apple Highball

Talisker Spiced Apple Highball recipe

In time for the festive season, Talisker Whisky, the single malt Scotch Whisky from the shores of the Isle of Skye, has created festive serves to celebrate the season at home. Designed by the winner of Talisker’s inaugural Race To Skye competition, Andrew Lennie of The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen in Edinburgh, each of

How to Make the Talisker Tali Toddy

Talisker Tali Toddy recipe

In time for the festive season, Talisker Whisky, the single malt Scotch Whisky from the shores of the Isle of Skye, has created festive serves to celebrate the season at home. Designed by the winner of Talisker’s inaugural Race To Skye competition, Andrew Lennie of The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen in Edinburgh, each of

How to Make the Chai Spiced Espresso Martini

Talisker Chai Spiced Espresso recipe

In time for the festive season, Talisker Whisky, the single malt Scotch Whisky from the shores of the Isle of Skye, has created festive serves to celebrate the season at home. Designed by the winner of Talisker’s inaugural Race To Skye competition, Andrew Lennie of The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen in Edinburgh, each of

How to win the UK’s Best Gin at the People’s Drink Awards

KATHY CATON, Brighton gin, Brighton

How many of you have a great idea while jogging? Probably quite a few of you. How many of you put that idea into practice? Our guest today did and, now, Kathy Caton is picking up an award for her Brighton Gin. Brighton Gin is not only distilled with juniper, but also with Kathy’s love

HMSS Bar Launches New ‘Guide To The British Isles’ Cocktail Menu

Pen and Ink cocktail

Bristol’s favourite cocktail bar and punch house, Her Majesty’s Secret Service (HMSS), has launched the first in a brand new series of British-inspired cocktail menus on 1st November 2017. The first menu will come in the form of Winston the bulldog’s Guide To The British Isles – a light hearted illustrated drinking journey through the

How to be Traditionally Unconventional

Jamie Campbell - Site and Mailchimp

 Whenever I interview someone, I try to discover that special something in their story that keeps me coming back for more. G’Vine Gin calls itself “traditionally unconventional” and that could also describe their Brand Ambassador and my guest today, Jamie Campbell. It wasn’t just his half French/ half English upbringing that made Jamie Campbell almost

How to Make the Martinez

The Martinez, Jamie Campbell

Some might not know, but the Martinez cocktail was said to be the precursor to its more popular cousin, the famed Martini, or so the rumor goes. Equal parts gin to sweet vermouth, plus some added maraschino liqueur and bitters – this cocktail is sweeter than our modern palates are used too, but it still