No. It’s a myth. Nobody gets drunk faster than anyone else. However, Japanese and Chinese people, rather than Asian people do possess a gene that means that they have more difficulty... Читать далее
There are a few things. In the last couple of years there’s been a big rise in brown spirits, particularly whisky. There’s been a big leap towards bourbon and Irish whiskey.
Irish whiskey... Читать далее
Yes, without a doubt. If you notice there has been a recent trend towards high-end gins and vodkas. The industry is sending us a very clear message that drinking high-end spirits is... Читать далее
No. This is an urban myth. What is true is that Santa Claus, to give him his American name, was depicted in Coca-Cola adverts in the 1930s wearing his regulation red and white outfit... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
How can I cheat to make it look like I know my wine?
To make a real impression, learn how to open a bottle correctly. Don't cut above the lip with the bottle opener, but take the blade below it to the fatter part of the bottle and cut... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
How can I choose the best wines in the supermarket?
Just seven per cent of us will spend more than £10 on a bottle of wine in a supermarket, but when there are so many deals and offers why spend more?
The biggest problem isn't cost but... Читать далее
Odell Five Barrel IPA
Check out anything you can get from them – they’re a great brewery from Fort Collins, Colorado and their Five Barrel Pale Ale is a cross between and American and an... Читать далее
Sommelier, formerly of Jason Atherton's Michelin star restaurant Pollen Street Social, and currently a director of floating restaurant the London Shell Co. @HLobek
Nothing’s wrong when it comes to wine. Everybody puts the expert on a pedestal, but it’s your taste that counts - wine is a subjective thing. The key is to like what you like and... Читать далее
Hi Sophie.
> London is bursting with top notch cocktail bars
Now that's a tricky question to answer, as London is bursting with top notch cocktails bars - so it's difficult to pin point... Читать далее
It’s certainly one of them, and I would go as far to say it’s the main one to be honest. But it’s not the only one. The thing about the old boozers – and I have to admit here that I like... Читать далее