Published on August 2, 2023. Vodka: The Chemistry Not only a great spirit, but a science. Did you know that vodka may have been invented as early as the 900’s? Originally made in home stills, it is believed to have first been concocted as a disinfectant and a treatment for wounds. It was later used… Continue reading Vodka: The Chemistry
Published on July 31, 2023. Gin: The Original Dutch Courage Where did it come from, where did it go… Gin has taken a long-winded journey to where it is today, from the Dutch variations to London Dry to new, exciting flavoured gin, this highly versatile spirit still has so much more to be discovered. To… Continue reading Gin: The Original Dutch Courage
Published on July 24, 2023. Discover Australian Wines What’s going on ‘down under’? Australia, the world’s fifth largest wine producer, is home to more than 60 designated wine regions, each with their own unique climate, soil, topography and geography. It is steeped in history; however, has welcomed innovation and new technology to its viniculture with… Continue reading Discover Australian Wine
Published on July 21, 2023. Rum: Cultivated by History And what a history it is. Genus Saccharum Officinarun, or sugar cane, was first cultivated in New Guinea, and first fermented in India as early as 350BC for medicinal purposes. Moving into 1400s, explorers had started to discover new world trade routes and discovering remote islands… Continue reading Rum: Cultivated by History
Published on July 19, 2022 Fever-Tree: A Sustainable Future What is Fever-Tree doing to ensure a better future? Did you know that all Fever-Tree mixers sold in the UK are now carbon neutral? Fever-Tree are striving to work with nature, not against it and is proud to be carbon neutral. Fever-Tree was created after founders… Continue reading Fever-Tree: A Sustainable Future
Published on July 12, 2023. Why should we keep sports in bars? Nothing quite like it! For centuries, pubs and bars have showcased all manner of sports throughout Britain, becoming a traditional passtime to go to a local venue to watch a big game. Whether people are engaging in the sport or sharing drinks with… Continue reading Why should we keep sports in bars?
Published on July 5, 2023. Summer Wine Trends 2023 What to stock this summer? Sustainability is top of everyone’s agenda. So, growing grapes and making wine in a way which has the minimal impact on the environment, as well as reintroducing biodiversity into the vineyard, is going to be at the top of everyone’s list… Continue reading Summer Wine Trends 2023
Published on June 12, 2023 Low & No Alcohol: Not a Compromise What should you be drinking in Dry January? There is a myth behind serving non-alcoholic drinks. A lot of venues believe that their customers will turn their noses up at the alternatives on offer. However, it is time to change the narrative around… Continue reading Low & No Alcohol: Not a Compromise
Published on June 9, 2023 10 Of The Craziest Wine Descriptors Gasoline and wet dirt? What is going on? The most challenging things about judging wine, and telling other people about it, is that so much of it appeals to our senses of smell and taste. Since we humans don’t use smell or taste nearly as… Continue reading 10 Of The Craziest Wine Descriptors
Published on June 7, 2023. How to Choose a Good Rosé for your Venue No Way, Rosé! As the weather warms up and the sun starts to finally appear, more people will start opting for a chilled rosé wine as their go-to choice. Rosé is fresh, light and vibrant; however, it is not always easy to know… Continue reading How to Choose a Good Rosé
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