How many bartenders were inspired by Enzo Ferrari? Danilo Tersigni, our guest today, was the first one I’ve met. His impetus for creating VII Hills gin was for it to become the perfect Italian lifestyle brand, remembered forever in the annals of history like the famed Ferrari sports car. He’s traveled far from tiny Sora,
December 1 is coming up so quickly and I still can’t choose which boozy advent calendar to buy! Why choose? You could have each and every one of them – one for gin, one for whisky, etc! Treat yourself, it’s holiday time. 1. GIN When I interviewed Olivier Ward, founder of Gin Foundry, he walked
This winter, Courtesan in Brixton launches the Worlds first true ‘female’ spirits list, supplying beverages produced or grown exclusively by women. The 45-strong spirits list spans Rum, Scotch Whisky, Bourbon and American Whiskey, Tequila and Mezcal, Gin, Liqueurs, Vodka, and Cognac. Listed brands include Greenall’s Gin by Joanne Moore, Hanger One Vodka by Caley Shoemaker, Aqua Riva Tequila by Cleo Rocos, Appleton Estate Rum by Joy Spence, and the Dewar’s Whisky portfolio by
Developing a taste for wine is easy when your family owns vineyards and your father won’t start a meal unless a bottle is on the table. It was a natural progression for our guest today to go from wine drinker to Master Sommelier. Once he left Puglia and arrived at the Stafford London, Gino Nardella
The cocktail was created by Benoit Provost and made with Saffron Gin, shaken with lemon juice, honey and Champagne and garnished with star anise. Â It has long been the most popular drink on The American Bar’s Cocktail menu. If you want to hear Benoit Provost, Head Bartender at the American Bar in the Stafford, head
Diageo Reserve’s super premium gin, Tanqueray No. TEN has partnered with Oblix East to create an immersive drinking experience – the Oblix Tanqueray No. TEN Treehouse. Launching today, Monday, 20 November, Tanqueray No. TEN will transform Oblix East into the heart of a treehouse, with a twisted tree trunk sprawling out from the bar, fairy
The myth is that Elephant-headed, Hindu God Ganesha was created from Shiva’s laughter – how romantic is that? Known as the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Letters and Learning, Ganesha is beloved by all Hindu denominations. This month, you can also invoke his spirit while sipping a cocktail created in his name at
Launched just this week, the Hyde Lobby Bar, situated a stone’s throw from Hyde Park, is set to become one of the most exciting additions to London’s drinking and dining scene. Royal Lancaster London has been the talk of the town this autumn following its £80 million renovation. The Hyde Lobby Bar, a brand new
Celebrate opening the first (and second) doors on your Advent Calendar with a visit to the Spirit Show, taking place in London on 1st and 2nd December 2017. The Spirit Show is the perfect place to stock up your drinks cabinet and tick off your Christmas Shopping list. Bringing together some of the world’s finest
Lush Life Podcast, Season 2
How one man avoided a lifetime of house flipping with Sam Carter, Bombay Sapphire, Laverstoke
Our guest today had a moment of doubt. After watching too many episodes of Location, Location, Location, he thought he would switch from making Rum Flips to doing Room Flips. Thank goodness for us, it only took a matter of months before Sam Carter saw the errors of his ways and settled back behind the