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Berry Bros. and Rudd Wine and Spirits Shop

September 24, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 4

April 2024 saw the opening of the UK’s oldest fine wine and spirits merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd’s first Spirits Shop at No. 1 St James’ following an extensive renovation and expansion to the interior […]

Altamura Distilleries and Hilton Culinary Cocktail Competition

September 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

This month, Altamura Distilleries Vodka, the Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, has teamed up with Hilton Hotels to launch a brand new culinary cocktail competition across Hilton’s Destination Venues in Europe, the Middle […]

Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond

Top Gear Drinks and Hamster Gin

September 3, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Anything James May can do; Richard Hammond will have a go at. The diminutive Grand Tourist has crafted his own single malt English Whisky with a little help from some of his other friends and […]

What Makes Loose Leaf Tea Truly Organic?

August 8, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

This method of loose leaf tea is bliss for tea lovers. Drinking it this way is even more enjoyable with organic varieties. So, what is the organic nature of loose leaf tea? Know the metrics […]

Award-Winning Spirits from Cardrona Distillery

July 29, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

I recently met with Desiree Reid, founder of Cardrona Distillery, over lunch at the newly opened Lucky Cat Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay, with its impressive panoramic views over the London skyline, to talk about New […]

The Validation of American Malt Whiskey

July 27, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

American single malt whiskey has at last had its long-awaited moment and can now stand proudly and independently beside bourbon whiskey. These single malt whiskies are not just for patriots but also for connoisseurs who […]

Sake ONO is Redefining Luxury Sake

July 18, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Following National Sake Week in May and six months after its debut here in the United Kingdom, Sake ONO is redefining how this increasingly popular Japanese drink is perceived, enjoyed and celebrated. As it’s World […]

Altamura Named Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels

June 10, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 2

Following its launch in the UK towards the end of last year, Altamura Distilleries has now been named the ‘Official Vodka Partner of The World’s 50 Best Hotels’ with its umami-rich Italian vodka, placing it […]

Celebrate National Sake Week with Sake ONO

May 5, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 1

Today marks the start of National Sake Week here in the UK. The annual celebration of Japan’s iconic national drink runs from Monday 5th to Sunday 11th May 2025 with the aim of raising awareness […]

Crayfish Gin

April 12, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Berkshire’s Kennet Crayfish has just launched a unique craft gin using crayfish claw shells and botanicals. And Gin lovers can help to protect the waters and wildlife of Britain’s rare chalk stream, the Kennet, one […]