With the exponential growth of the low- and no-alcohol beer sector set to continue, brewers are starting to realise that they need to be a part of this dynamic market. One such company is Jump Ship Brewing, founded in 2018 by Sonja Mitchell, as a result of ordering a box of alcohol-free beers to enjoy […]
British Pie Week
If there’s one culinary delight that sets this country apart from many others, it’s pies, and this week we’re celebrating British Pie Week (3-10 March). Each year we eat of over £1billion of pies – hot or cold, sweet or savoury, along with gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. Pies have been with us since […]
London Competitions 2025
Time is running out to enter this year’s London Competitions: the deadline is 11:59pm, today, 28 February 2025. Over the last two years we have conducted independent research with various companies that entered the competitions and won awards. The majority of the respondents agreed that being competition winners had resulted in many benefits, including increased […]
Japanese Happy Meal
London-based food writer, Nyasha Oliver, heads to the heart of London’s West End to sample some of the finest drinks from the East. At Archive & Myth, the quintessential hidden bar within London’s Hippodrome Casino, recently launched the “Japanese Happy Meal” set. In collaboration with Kay Sake and Sapporo UK, the beverage set offers three […]
Good as gold
Golden Egg is a new spirit brand that specialises in producing smooth premium vodka, which was recently launched at an iconic London bar. This new premium vodka brand, created by Ben Duffy, is already making waves with connoisseurs and luxury enthusiasts alike. Golden Egg offers unparalleled smoothness, perfect for sipping neat or elevating classic vodka […]
True community spirit
Freelance drinks writer, judge and consultant, Sarah Miller, met Dryad Gin founder, Becky Wright, to find out what it was that set her on the path to gin perfection. Speak to any number of small gin brand founders and you’re likely to hear a similar story about how their love of gin led to […]
Magnum opus
Scotland’s only Scotch whisky cream liqueur brand, Magnum, is made with single malt Scotch whisky, which delivers a silky smooth indulgent experience. We were sent a full size ‘bottle’ of Magnum, which is in fact a stylish stainless steel flask, which is designed to be reusable and recyclable. It also keeps the liqueur chilled at […]
‘Tis the season
When we were asked if we would like to sample a new seasonal beer, crafted by award-winning London-based Orbit Beers, we responded with a unanimous ‘yes’. Established in the heart of south London in 2014, Orbit Beers has earned a reputation for producing a fine range of contemporary beers that are deeply rooted in European […]
The sky’s the limit
Freelance writer Ramy James Salameh embraces the good life at the Skyline Rooftop Bar in Venice. The word ‘artisan’ has never been more relevant than in Venice – a city with a history of craftsmanship, precious products and inimitable style. It is through these arts, crafts and traditions that ‘Le Serenissima’ comes alive, and still […]
Small, but perfectly formed
Derbyshire-based Global Brands has recently launched Gather, a range of classic cocktails with indulgent twists, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini and Spicy Mango Margarita, all in 150ml cans. Gather’s range combines delicious cocktails with the desire to drink something different, including Chocolate Honeycomb Espresso Martini, Raspberry Ripple Daiquiri, Caramelised Pineapple Rum Punch, Spicy Mango Margarita, […]