Get into the Spirit of Film with Ketel One Vodka
Ultra-premium Ketel One vodka has partnered with Future Shorts to present The Spirit of Film - a celebration of the skills and craftsmanship of short film-making, in selected venues around the UK.
Sweet thrill: new Harveys tipple has the px-factor
Short of Christmas gift ideas and running out of time to find a present with the X-factor? Treat the gastronome in your family to the ultimate gourmet indulgence - a bottle of Harveys Pedro Ximénez, made exclusively from sun-drenched Spanish PX grapes. Smooth and velvety, this delectable dark mahogany-coloured dessert wine is bursting with aromas of raisins and dried figs.
Four Alternative Christmas Recipes from MasterChef Mat Follas, Courtesy of Russian Standard Vodka
Russian Standard Vodka has teamed up with MasterChef 2009 winner Mat Follas to bring you something different for your dining table this Christmas and has come up with four alternative recipes to serve your hungry guests. Instead of the traditional turkey and Brussle sprouts this year why not indulge in alternative high dining with some tantalising Russian Standard cocktails to celebrate in style!
Talisker Limited Edition Christmas Gift-Pack raise funds for the RNLI
The RNLI Talisker gift pack is a great Christmas present for whisky connoisseurs and with one pound from every sale of the pack being donated to the RNLI, you and the loved one who receives it will know that you are helping support this incredibly worthwhile charity.
Queen Cristina Sparkling Chardonnay can rule your Christmas and New Year
Credit crunch eating into your champagne budget? Think the stuff is overpriced anyway? Then why not turn your gaze toward Spain where sparkiing wines may not have the snob appeal of Champagne, but in the glass and on the nose can often hold their own against fancier tipples. Reina Maria Cristina is a Chardonnay blended sparkling wine, full of fine persistent bubbles and fresh, intense aromas.
Smirnoff gift packs – something a little different this Christmas
Retailing exclusively at Selfridges, Smirnoff have introduced two gift packs that could be the answer to one or more of your Christmas present worries this year.
The whisky the angels drink
Manager’s Choice is Diageo’s first complete collection of single-cast Scotch whiskies. Aimed at collectors and connoisseurs it’s been chosen over time, and by the expert managers, to represent each of the 27 distilleries authentic whisky signatures. Unique and delicious they make the perfect present for the man who has everything and a special date coming up.
Bring on the Bordeaux wines
We all want to drink responsibly but that doesn't just mean simply not getting hammered. We should all be drinking wines that are local, so as to cut the carbon footprint, and wines that are well priced, to cut the shopping bills. Welcome to Bordeaux.
Yang mei juice - devastatingly good for you
One hour after consuming my promo bottle of Organic Yang mei Juice, I think I may have OD'd on the stuff. My vision seems super sharp, there's a slight pressure behind my temples and I am feeling oddly energised. The keyboard is floating about a centimetre off the desk and there's a slight buzzing noise inside my ears. All I need now is the bats to descend and it's Fear and Loathing in Carnaby Street.
Fevertree mixers - raise your spirits
Apparently they serve Fevertree mixers at the Fat Duck and El Bulli, so one assumes they must be good. Nothing like a bit of Blue Peter-ish practical testing though is there, so we lined up some Fevertrees against some of the more usual suspects and did a blind (drunk) testing.
Conscientious Cocktails-all profits will be donated to charities helping wounded British soldiers
Intrigued to taste the inspiration of Yorkshire mixologist, Andy Pearson, Douglas Blyde ventured below the Thames waterline to the cellars of the Royal Horseguards Hotel.
Smirnoff launch new Green Apple and Lime flavoured Vodkas
As reported last week in these pages, Smirnoff launched two new products in their range: Green Apple vodka and Lime vodka, with a flourish last week.All this in a week that saw David Walliams named ‘Smirnoff Black Most Stylish Man’ at the 2009 GQ Men of the Year Awards.
Breakfast at Tiffany's Cocktail at the Cavendish Hotel
In celebration of the new Breakfast at Tiffany’s musical at The Theatre Royal, The Cavendish Hotel on Jermyn Street has introduced their Breakfast at Tiffany’s Cocktail. The vibrant and colourful cocktail is said to reflect Holly Golightly’s love of parties and contains one of her favourite tipples, vodka.
Smirnoff to launch its new flavour vodkas in grand style.
The Smirnoff Co. Has announced recently that it will be simultaneously unveiling five huge ice sculptures across the UK on the 11th of September celebrating the national launch of two new flavours of vodka; Green Apple Smirnoff and Lime Smirnoff. Appearing in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool and London, the ice sculptures will recreate iconic landmarks from each of the five major UK cities in the form of scaled-down replicas.
The Meet & Wine club meet again - with VFM wine tasting
The Meat & Wine Co is delighted to announce that its recently launched wine club, The Meet & Wine Club, will be holding it’s third meeting Tuesday 1st September 2009. CALL MY BLUFF MR CHANCELLOR will be the evening’s theme.
Cazadores tequila - take it slow and savour it
Tequila doesn’t have a great rep in this country. Tequila slammers being things that people determined to spend a night in A&E like to drink. Even the name is tricky; no one seems to be able to say tequila without shouting it in a Speedy Gonzales accent. Cazadores is quality Tequila and we tried sipping it (at first), then moved to some cocktails.
The ICA pairs cocktails and film for its latest season
To celebrate the ‘Films We Love’ season, which is running throughout July and August at the ICA on The Mall, their talented head mixologist, Danny Choy, has developed a list of delicious, contemporary cocktails designed to complement the cinematic gems perfectly. Enjoy these special cocktails at the edgy, cool ICA bar only on offer throughout the ‘Films We Love’ season, which started on 10th July and runs until 31st August.
A nice glass of Chianti.....
We were invited to take ‘A tour through Italy’s vineyards’, not literally you understand, this all took place in two adjoining rooms of Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair, a stone’s throw from London’s Green Park. Who could resist the opportunity to taste some of the Italy’s fine regional wines at a sophisticated location? Perhaps though, quaffing lovely beverages in the Italian sunshine would have been somewhat more of an attractive proposition.
Vini di famiglia wine festival at Carluccio’s
'This summer, from 7th June to 1st August, Carluccio’s will take you back to the ancient vineyards of Sicily with a season of Vini di Famiglia (wines from families) as they celebrate their annual wine festival.
Wine for Women with Wine Couture
Wine Couture is the ultimate wine club for women. This first event in the capital is a unique occasion - a tutored tasting of German wines, including the exclusive wine from the Handel family vineyard.
