41.6% abv A lot of talk has been circulating about Sipsmith. I’ve been recommended their spirits by a number of bartenders and have endured jealous taunts when I managed to get my claws on a bottle. They’re located in a small space in West London that was previously a pub micro-brewery. The Sip-smiths hand craft their artisanal small batch spirits in a copper still that they like to call Prudence,…
Read MoreThis is the recent installment from my magazine, The Carouser. It features stories from me about London bars, music, The Bullingdon Club and much more plus I designed the whole thing! Check it out here.
Read MoreThe Dark Side Of Love I got married this weekend. It was a romantic affair on Valentine’s Day with a few witnesses, set on top of a wrestling ring. A neon crucifix floated above our heads as we said “ I do” in the Church of Annihilation. A mere few hours later, I embarrassed my partner by pole dancing on stage. We argued about money, and then she caught me…
Read MoreChanging scenery seems to change drinking habits. I’ve heard stories of previous lightweights packing away a fair few pints on holiday and sometimes big drinkers tending to fall head over heels for a cocktail rather than their usual dram. I’ve even found myself managing to do the impossible and wake up early after a late night of drinking wine on the streets of Paris. This year, there are copious amounts…
Read MoreI have been holding on to these bottles of rum for quite some time, slowly draining the life from each. I struggled for awhile to decide on what I thought of them, besides their beautifully designed bottles. Taken from The Wild Geese Collection, these premium bottles are strong in comparison to other rums, similar to the way Irish whisky is to bourbon. From the first sip it's apparent that it…
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