Following my sampling of Tanqueray 0.0%, I have swiftly followed it with another low alcohol gin offering, this time from Warner’s Distillery – their Juniper Double Dry 0%. This offering from Warner’s is an intriguing one. On their FAQs it’s suggested that they use four methods of extraction – some of the botanicals preferring a…
Since I started taking my powerlifting seriously, I’ve had to curb my drinking. Getting older, along with hormonal changes and training 4 times a week means that I’ve stopped going out so much, and my regular G&T after work has to be either plain tonic, or something no or low alcohol. In some respects, getting…
I often say gin is my first love, whisky is my second (Tequila and Mezcal are affairs to be indulged in). My youthful experiences with whisky were… Limited. My dad would get the odd bottle as a gift from work – and he’d add a splash to my coffee or tea when I was unwell,…
October is one of my favourite months. Whilst in September we’re often clinging to the last of the late summer sun, October (usually) heralds a change. We turn away from bare legs and naked toes, and lean into opaque tights, knee boots, knitwear and layers. Or at least I do. We ditch salads for soups,…
It’s a grey Sunday afternoon and I’m meeting a group of strangers at the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Street Gardens. Whilst this could be a plot for some sort of romance, or shenanigans, I’m actually meeting Kelly, guide for me and all the other attendees of our wine tour through Manchester. The Manchester Wine…
I know, I’ve been very lax in posting. There are a number of reasons for this. Work got in the way (actual pays the bills day job as opposed to fun work). Training got in the way (I mean I do now hold a European ABPU lifting title, alongside the British title I’ve won this…
Limoncello holds a host of memories for me. Now as someone reasonably well travelled, you’d expect me to mention sun traps in Amalfi, cafes in Venice, or maybe rooftops in Bologna. No. I’m talking Italian restaurants. The flirty waiter in the Italian chain who heads over whilst you’re paying the bill to flirt, pour a…
You may remember Open Kitchen from my recent visit when they launched their new menu. They’ve just launched their newest project – “Meet the Producer”. A 7 course sustainable taster menu evening at their cafe & bar in Spinningfields. And even more exciting for me, the first on 24 August is in collaboration with the…
Fingers crossed, and if Lana Svitankova and her supporters have anything to do with it, you can expect a new style of beer on beer guides, Ukrainian Golden Ale. And personally, I’m hoping that the tasting at Bundobust Brewery last week, featuring a number of collaboration beers, will help their case. Despite the background of…