The Cocktail Lovers

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Want to know more about the artistry of drinks? Join us in our fun, informative and we hope, entertaining cocktail (almost) hour where we sample the best new bottles, highlight our pick of books to add to your drinks library, shine a light on the bars to have on your radar and check in with some of the biggest names in the drinks business for their top tips for making quality cocktails
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Introducing The Pinnacle Guide, the new recognition system for bars

May 08 2024 74 mins  
Foodies have Michelin stars, and now, thanks to Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne and Dan Dove, the drinks world has an equivalent with the long-awaited launch of The Pinnacle Guide. But before we catch up with the terrific trio we have some business to tend to, in the form of our usual reviews.On the agenda, our pick of products… The first is Ramsbury Raspberry and Wildflower Ho

Talking taste with Aurélie Panhelleux

Apr 24 2024 71 mins  
Every day’s a school day here at cocktail towers – and, as ever, we’ve enjoyed our lessons on the people, places and products featured in this episode.We’ve learned about The Heart Cut, the single cask, small batch spirits company founded by Georgie Bell and her partner Fabio; been tutored on armagnac courtesy of Marquis de Montesquieu armagnac and genned up on sharpening o

A limited-release rum, premium sake and a hot new London bar

Apr 10 2024 73 mins  
We’re on an international journey in this episode. First, we head to warming climes for the new, limited-edition Equiano Ominira – a special blend of rums from the Caribbean and Africa. Then from one of Japan’s coldest regions, we’re tasting the delicious Toku Saké.As for our book, we’re opening up 101 Cocktails to try before you die from Belgium born, Madrid based,

Martinis and movies with director Paul Feig

Mar 28 2024 70 mins  
Our inaugural episode of the season is pretty damned special, it's the first one where you can watch as well as llisten in to our featured interviewee. And it's a good one, where award-winning film director Paul Feig tells us about making movies, how and why he created a gin and how to make the perfect Martini.But before the chat, we review two products from Scotland: the brand new

Talking Sip & Guzzle with Steve Schneider

Jan 24 2024 81 mins  
It's the last episode of season six and have we got a great interview for you! We head over to New York to catch up with one of our absolute favourite bartenders/owners/humans, the one, the only Steve Schneider, talking about his latest venture, Sip & Guzzle.But before we hear from Steve, we're doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cockta

Dry, damp or wet – we've got you covered!

Jan 10 2024 69 mins  
It's our first episode of 2024, so we're giving a respectful nod to those going dry as well as those who are resolving to continue drinking alcohol – only better. Our two product reviews are a case in point: First we go all regal and head over to Highclerc Castle where they make a gin based around 10 botanicals found in the castle's Victorian orangery and monk's garden, then we p

The Best of 2023

Dec 20 2023 33 mins  
We're taking a trip down memory lane in this episode, looking back at some of our favourite bottles and bars that we've been fortunate enough to experience in the past year.But first, we add two new products to our list: Belle De Brillet, a delicious pear and cognac liqueur and Stonewashed Cosmo, one of a limited-edition, ready-to-pour range from Mr Lyan x Whitebox cocktails.What w

Graham's Blend Series Global Cocktail Competition Special

Dec 08 2023 26 mins  
Sponsored episodeIn this special episode we're joined by Victoria Symington, Brand Marketing Manager, Graham's and Alina Bazen, Graham's Blend Series Global Cocktail Competition 2023 winner. Victoria talks about working in the family business, the nuances of the two Graham's Blends Series ports and why the Graham's Blend Series Global Cocktail Competition was conceived, while, Alin

Inspiration in drinks featuring Alex Kratena

Nov 22 2023 68 mins  
Innovative and inspirational are the words that spring to mind when we think about the contents of this week’s episode. Here’s why…Our products are Savoia Orancio, a delicious, new aperitivo and the first to be made with an orange wine base. While beautifully reimagining what a premium pink gin can be is Shivering Mountain.The book we’re championing is Welcome Home from the

Bigging up Birmingham bars with Matt Arnold

Nov 08 2023 70 mins  
We've packed a lot into this week's episode, so sorry not sorry that it's a little longer than most…We start with a tasting of Aber Falls Single Malt Whisky from Wales and continue with Brugal 1888 Double Aged Rum from the Dominican Republic, while our pick of the week on the book front is 'Signature Cocktails' by Amanda Schuster.Instead of one bar review, we have seven from a re