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Heritage Cocktails

Published on May 29, 2023. Heritage Cocktails Favourites across the decades.  1920s – French75 Gin, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Top-up with Champagne. The name comes from the strength of the cocktail. Being described as having such a kick that it felt like being shelled with a powerful French 75mm field gun. Despite prohibitions,  no one… Continue reading Heritage Cocktails

May the Fourth… Be with You

Published on May 3, 2023. May The Fourth… Be With You High-quality variety and grapes. Something for everyone.  May The Fourth is coming up, and is there a better way to celebrate with your venue than making themed cocktails! Check out the recipes below or make your own! Make sure to tag us on your… Continue reading May the Fourth… Be with You

Aperitifs & Digestifs: The Perfect Bookends

Published on April 28, 2023. Aperitifs & Digestifs: The Perfect Bookends How to start and finish a meal. A European custom and a perfect bookends to a meal. The aperitif and digestif are amazing tipples that are ultimately for preparing and calming the body while setting the tone of conversation and delivering guests into a… Continue reading Aperitifs & Digestifs: The Perfect Bookends

Tequila – Te Amo!

Published on April 26, 2023 Tequila – Te Amo! What do you know about the origins of Tequila? The town of Tequila was founded in 1656 in what is now the Mexican state of Jalisco. It didn’t take long for tequila to be produced throughout the country and Jose Cuervo was the first to commercialize… Continue reading Tequila – Te Amo!

Explore Italian Wine

Published on April 12, 2023. Explore Italian Wine High-quality variety and grapes. Something for everyone.  Italy has a long history of winemaking, dating back to the Roman period as they pioneered ancient  methods of winemaking, large-scale production and storage techniques. Italy is now the largest  producer of wine in the world, by volume, and is… Continue reading Explore Italian Wine

Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 3

Published on February 20, 2023. Why wine training for the on-trade HAS to change? Part 3 by Scott Malyon. What’s happening people? Wrapping up this little three part post around ‘Why I think wine training HAS to change’. Towards the end of the last post, I (almost) started a ramble on the whole piece around… Continue reading Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 3

An Easter Roast for All

Published on April 7, 2023. An Easter Roast for All High-quality variety and grapes. Something for everyone.  Easter Sunday is just round the corner and it is a great opportunity for your venue to celebrate. Why not use seasonal vegetables to really give your customers the best of the best, even get your supplies from… Continue reading An Easter Roast for All

Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 2

Published on March 27, 2023. Why wine training for the on-trade HAS to change? Part 2 by Scott Malyon Hello lovely people.   So the last post I wrote on my piece around wine training for the on-trade, ended with me stating, in my opinion, the importance of being entertaining. Now clearly, this doesn’t mean… Continue reading Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 2

Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 1

Published on March 17, 2023. Why wine training for the on-trade HAS to change? Part 1 by Scott Malyon. Here’s why I think wine training for the on-trade HAS to change.   So, to be clear from the off, these are my opinions based on a lot of experience, firstly. Secondly, is that this post… Continue reading Why Wine Training for the On-Trade HAS to Change? – Part 1

The Importance of Being Bitter

Published on March 15, 2023. The Importance of Being Bitter Balance is everything. Bitters are a paramount part of a bartenders cocktail kit. Think of bitters as the salt and pepper for a cocktail; the seasoning to balance the drink and bring out all delicate flavours that may be hidden without it. By adding bitters,… Continue reading The Importance of Being Bitter