Alcohol
Whisky’s not just for winter - sip it this summer
Grant’s Blended Scotch Whisky is revealing its refreshing side this summer and more of its rich family history with a range of delicious summer serves.
Celebrating 60 years in The Churchill Bar
As part of the celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee, the team at The Churchill Bar are offering a selection of iconic cocktails to represent every decade of Her Majesty's reign.
Alcohol and drug interventionists implement new 'McCann Model'
Sober Services Ltd, a private company that specialise in interventions and bespoke addiction recovery services, has announced a new intervention model, known as the 'McCann Model', that is aiding the recovery of addicts and alcoholics and dispelling the myth that addicts must reach a 'rock bottom' before the healing process can begin.
The British-born gin to make your summer sing
Whether it's the Jubilee, James Bond's 50th, the Olympics or just any excuse for a party this summer, what better way to get into the spirit of the things than with the perfect gin & tonic?
Speyside invites visitors to get into the Festival spirit
Scotland’s Malt Whisky Country comes to life again this spring with the arrival of the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival from 3rd-7th May.
Deliciously decadent Easter choc-tails at Dirty Martini
The mixologists at Dirty Martini have created some of the chocolatiest cocktails to celebrate Easter this year, perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Yorkshire Sloe Gin proves to be a real work of art
The makers of an award-winning Yorkshire sloe gin have discovered the fruits of their labour came straight out of a Hockney landscape painting!
Why we need a minimum alcohol price
The Prime Minister is leading Government action on tackling drink-fuelled violence and the binge-drinking culture that fuels it.
Southern Comfort Lime - for a refreshing zing this summer
Southern Comfort knows a little bit about blending flavours. The fruit and spice flavours of Southern Comfort Original have been merrily mixing with the taste of whiskey since M.W. Heron created Southern Comfort in 1874.
London's first tobacco cocktail menu
Chelsea speakeasy bar Barts are proud to unveil the ultimate trend for 2012 in the form of an entire menu of tobacco infused cocktails. These smoker’s delights will provide the ultimate fix without anyone having to venture outside.
New Cornish craft brewery sets sail
Two Cornish brewers have made their dream a reality and are launching a new craft brewery in North Cornwall.
Top of the Hops
2012 is set to be a year of momentous occasions; the Queen’s jubilee, Wills’ and Kate’s first anniversary, and of course, a certain sporting event taking place in London.
Exclusive Laurent-Perrier cocktail for Valetine’s Day
Couples can toast the most romantic day of the year with an extra special twist as the glamorous Artesian Bar, located in one of the capital's most luxurious hotels, The Langham, has created a bespoke Laurent-Perrier champagne cocktail especially for Valentine's Day.
Cocktail’s Brian Flanagan named best TV barman
Ultimate 80s character Brian Flanagan played by Tom Cruise has been named the nation’s all time favourite barman claiming 42% of the vote in a poll conducted Dirty Martini which has premier cocktail bars located in Covent Garden and newly opened Hanover Square.
Be kind to your waistline with Dirty Martini’s Skinny Cocktails
After the revelry and excesses of the festive season, the New Year is often a time of calorie counting resolutions that mean we must forsake the finer things in life to keep our figures.