Hello, Yes it’s 2012, and you are correct that it’s been a tad quieter of late on YAG than in the years before. Unfortunately I’ve been kept busy with my ‘actual job’ and home improvements. I know it’s not quite the life of glamour! Hopefully things will settle into a routine and I’ll be back [...]
Birmingham Selfridges – Cocktail Week
October 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
Selfridges in London are one of the host venues for London Cocktail Week, but it doesn’t stop Birmingham from getting in on the action. Each day a different spirit will become the focus of demonstrations carried out by a selection of the UK’s best mixologists. Simply head to the Wine & Spirits Shop between the [...]
The Home Bar – A Stock Take
August 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
Ever opened your spirits cabinet only to find a lack of what you wanted? Or is everyone else just rather organised? My home bar has had some very good times. It seems, too good of a time. It got rather abused, and never replenished. There was the time that I went to make my self [...]
Crystal Clear Ice Block : Alpha 0.1
August 22, 2010 By 10 Comments
Often, I get ice envy. That’s correct. I’m envious of ice. Why? Many bars now have crystal clear ice cubes, or even whole blocks. Though at home, those ice cubes we make in the little plastic trays are often very cloudy. So I set out to make my own block of clear ice. Making Crystal [...]
Nice Things: A Hendrick’s Notebook & Other Bits
August 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Yesterday was a good day for ‘free things’, not only did I get sent a set of glasses from The Dorchester (more on that later) I also received something from the lovely curious folks at Hendrick’s. It caught me slightly off guard, wondering how the fine fellows had managed to obtain my actual address. Were those cucumber wielding children of mother’s ruin spying upon me?
Occasions: The Spirits of the Mal
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Malmaison, the upmarket hotel chain with 12 properties around the UK are having a little ‘spirits’ evening around the country. So, if you like Gin and Whisky you might want to checkout The Spirits of the Mal events happening around the country. Joanne Moore from Greenall’s will be leading the Gin side of things, and [...]
Trivia: A tidbit from Chase
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Salmon Vodka, Bacon Vodka, Fried Chicken Vodka
July 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
Let this madness end, I love Salmon, I love Bacon, I also love Fried Chicken. Though do I really need to have Salmon Vodka, or how about Bacon Vodka? [OK I jest about the Fried Chicken Vodka] Is this more a quirky marketing angle, than trying to offer a real experience. Surely these products can’t [...]
World Gin Day – Over For Another Year
June 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
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