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Twice as good

Michelin-starred chef and BBC’s Great British Menu winner, Tom Shepherd, has embarked on an exciting new venture with the launch of Twofold Spirits – a premium spirits brand created in collaboration with his wife, Charlotte. Tom, who is widely recognised for his innovative approach to flavour and dedication to his craftsmanship, is now bringing his […]

Home grown perfection

It wasn’t that many years ago that we didn’t need to describe the size or shape of fruit and vegetables, we just purchased the produce that we needed. For many years the major food retailers, given their enormous buying power, have only accepted perfectly proportioned fruit and vegetables. Some retailers have started selling mis-shaped produce, […]

Badger’s new beer is set for success

Dorset-based independent family brewer Hall & Woodhouse is marked its Founder’s Day on 8 June with the launch of a new limited edition beer: Frank’s Integrity. The 7% ABV beer is a refined and warming, bottle-conditioned chestnut, crafted as a tribute to former chairman Frank Woodhouse; this is third in a series of five Founder’s […]

Putting the bee in beer

Plan Bee is a new 4.8% ABV honey-infused pale ale, which was launched to coincide with World Bee Day (20 May) – the result of a partnership between Derbyshire-based Buxton Brewery and The World Bee Project. This new beer combines all-British ingredients and honey to create a perfectly balanced pale ale that supports crucial pollinator […]

Badger Beers Red Rascal

A beer to cherish

When we heard that Badger Brewery had launched Badger Red Rascal Cherry Mild we were intrigued and delighted in equal measure, especially when we received several bottles to sample. We were also not sure how the cherry would work when incorporated into a beer. However, all doubts evaporated when we took our first few sips […]

Out of this world

We were recently sent two new beers from award-winning London-based Orbit Beers: Lentebock Spring Lager and Audio Golden Ale. As explained on Orbit Beers’ website: “Lentebock is one of Europe’s quieter beer styles, considering its vibrant character. A strong Dutch-style lager, traditionally brewed to celebrate the changing of seasons.” At 6.4% ABV, Lentebock, which we […]

Hare today

Arkell’s Brewery has just announced the return of Spring Hopper, its much-loved seasonal pale ale – back by popular demand. Spring Hopper is now available at a selection of Arkell’s pubs across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Oxfordshire.  Crafted to celebrate the changing of the seasons, Spring Hopper has arrived in time for warmer months […]

The world’s finest rum?

The super-premium rum, Andrés Brugal Edition 02, at £2,420 per bottle, is probably the most expensive spirit we have featured. Developed by the company’s fifth-generation Maestra Ronera, Jassil Villanueva Quintana, this exquisite rum has been meticulously crafted as a tribute to the distillery’s founder, Andrés Brugal, and the Brugal Maestros Roneros who followed in his […]

Arkell’s crafty new lager

Over the last few years we have had the privilege to sample a range of beers from Arkell’s Brewery and have always been impressed. When we heard about the Malthouse Craft Lager we were keen to add it to our list of reviewed beers; after contacting the brewery a case of beers duly arrived. The […]