We, as a whole, are a pretty fickle bunch. We’re easily influenced into parting with our hard earned cash in a drop of a hat. People, and I include myself in this, like to be trendy. Fashion is an easy … Continue reading →
Tags archers, chardonnay, dark and stormy, drink, fashion, Jagermeister, malibu, Red Bull, rose, The Ship, trends, wine
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Praise be Amarone Della Valpolicella Riserva 2004 Is here Yes I admit I do get excited about wine, but no more than the painstakingly long wait for the arrival of an Amarone at the ship. The Ship’s love affair … Continue reading →
I had a belief that gin or the classic G and T was about as English as it comes. I thought it was right up there with things like Toad-in-the-hole, Morecombe and Wise and beaches at the seaside devoid of … Continue reading →
Tags Amsterdam, black market, Bombay Saphire, British colonies, english, g & t, Gin, Gordon's, Hendricks, Juniper berries, quinine
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The surprising thing about Jägermeister is that although we sell it in vast quantities this time of year (we sell more of it than Vodka, honest) and pretty much everyone has tried it in one form or another, not many … Continue reading →
It’s been a couple of months since I last wrote a blog for the newsletter. Charlie has done a stellar job in my stead giving you insight into some of the quintessential summer drinks. I have to now admit that … Continue reading →
This Friday, in celebration of St George’s Day, we will be selling the traditionally English Bombardier at just £2 a pint! Be sure to pop by and make the most of this one off and for a little more info on … Continue reading →
This week saw the last few pints of Deuchars IPA being poured from our pumps before we welcomed in Hook Norton Brewery’s Hooky Bitter. This Oxfordshire Brewery prides itself using their slogan ‘where progress is measured in pints’ and they … Continue reading →
Bombardier Bombardier, which people will either pronounce “Bom-baard-ee-ey” or “Bom-ber-deer”, has become synonymous with St. George’s Day and all that is Quintessentially English. The actual name Bombardier refers to a rank used in artillery units in the armies of Commonwealth … Continue reading →
Pimm’s No. 1 Cup is the obvious quintessential drink for the British summer. Pimm’s is named after a London shellfish monger from the 1820s who ran a famous oyster bar (as it was popular at the time to drink gin … Continue reading →
Young’s Special If after reading yesterday’s blog, you have taken my advice and tried a few pints of Young’s Ordinary (yes I know it was a Monday yesterday), hopefully you’re appreciating this unique style of drink and are thirsty for … Continue reading →
