The science of mixing mind-blowing cocktails

A guide from 1948 still contains the best advice about cocktail-making – but modern mixologists use plenty of 21st-century science, too. Is all that effort worth it?

World’s Most Imaginative Bartender 2014

45ml of Bombay Sapphire gin, 15ml of homemade paper syrup, and 1 dash of salt solution brought Remy Savage of France the title of World’s Most Imaginative Bartender of 2014. This year, England was selected as the host country for the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition, inviting the bartenders into the home of … Read more

Hand-crafted & ultra-premium: Rare barrel-finished Burrough’s Reserve

Beefeater Redefines Gin with Burrough’s Reserve A small batch offering by Beefeater’s Master Distiller Desmond Payne defies preconceptions of traditional gin. Its long and complex finish encourages the drinker to linger over the liquid, allowing the subtle citrus flavors to develop, which lead on to juniper before finishing on gentle spice. The hand-crafted, ultra-premium Beefeater … Read more

The power of imagination in cocktail making

World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition Bombay Sapphire gin house challenged professional bartenders from around the world to create a cocktail inspired by Tuscany, the home of the juniper berries, which lies at the heart of Bombay Sapphire gin. The aim of the World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition was to inspire the endless creativity that is at the … Read more

Ginvent and Whisky Advent Calendars for serious whisky lovers

spirits, alcoholHoliday gift ideas for serious whisky lovers: Adults-only version of the advent calendar Instead of chocolate and sweets there is whisky or gin in an adults-only version of the advent/ginvent calendar from Drinks by the Dram. Holiday spirit will come with 24 grams of gin or whisky! Behind each of the 24 doors is … Read more