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Summer’s in full swing and our virtual tasting program continues with some appropriately late-summer sessions. Summer-sipping July has been great for tastings, with everything from American whiskeys for Independence Day and oily Islay drams, to…
Continue reading »Posted on 5 June 2018 by Billy
There’s only one thing I like more than an excuse to drink some gin: an excuse to drink a Negroni. Time to do some research… What is a Negroni? https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnTLQQhC0n ‘My favourite combination of alcohol,…
Continue reading »Posted on 11 April 2018 by Billy
1 Comment on How to drink: Vermouth
Every year, there are a few drinks that bartenders and writers fall in love with. Folks like me run around telling everyone how great they are and sometimes, unfortunately, people listen – we’re still apologising…
Continue reading »Posted on 6 April 2018 by Caroline
2 Comments on What is vermouth?
Vermouth. The blog that literally tens of you have been waiting for. As we learned last time, vermouth is a type of aromatised wine – which, to be honest, doesn’t sound very sexy. In fact,…
Continue reading »Posted on 11 November 2016 by Stuart
1 Comment on How to survive the Christmas season
Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy a well-earned rest, accompanied by delicious food and drink. It’s also a time for festive parties and friends popping round at a moment’s notice, so it’s important…
Continue reading »Posted on 13 June 2016 by Stuart
7 Comments on Euro 2016 – five great match-ups
Euro 2016 is under way and if the weekend’s games are a guide, we’re in for a great tournament. Here at TWE, we may not be football experts, but we do know a thing or…
Continue reading »Posted on 31 May 2016 by Billy
11 Comments on Vermouth – not just for bartenders
Vermouth is a drink that’s definitely on the rise. For years it’s been relegated to the sorry state of being ‘just’ a cocktail ingredient, but more recently there’s been a resurgence in vermouth being appreciated…
Continue reading »Posted on 29 April 2016 by Stuart
3 Comments on Vermouth tasting – a bittersweet symphony
Vermouth has long been the secret weapon of a good bartender. They know that a dash can transform a cocktail, adding complexity and depth, as well as a refreshing, bittersweet character. Vermouth’s other strong suit…
Continue reading »Posted on 10 April 2015 by Billy
6 Comments on Futurist Cocktails
Italy at the turn of the 20th century was a strange place. Having become a unified country in the middle of the 1800s, the new state had changed a lot, but was still steeped in tradition,…
Continue reading »Posted on 8 December 2014 by Billy
8 Comments on Spirit and Whisky of the Year 2014-15
It’s strange how quickly something becomes a yearly tradition. It’s only the second time we’ve given our Whisky and Spirit of the Year awards, but it already feels like a festive fixture. The core idea…
Continue reading »Posted on 14 August 2014 by Billy
4 Comments on Summer Spirits and Cocktails at TWE Vinopolis
While most of the masterclasses at our London shop are focused on the world of whisky, we do like to do something a little different from time to time. With summer most definitely in the…
Continue reading »Posted on 8 December 2011 by Billy
Despite our name we’re not all about whisky here at TWE. I’ll admit that we all rather like the odd dram, but we’re nothing if not versatile drinkers. I’m a big fan of gin in…
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Unfortunately, the answer is 'between 400g and 2000g per litre' :)
Posted on: 9 October 2024
What ratio of Sloe to gin is used, I see anything from 400 to 2000g of sloe to 1 litre of gin!
Posted on: 7 October 2024
What really makes Bob Harris' predicament in 'Lost In Translation' so absurdly funny is that he nailed it in one take, and the director just couldn't accept that.
Posted on: 11 January 2024