Oliver Walkey

Around The World Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 25th November 2022

Pack your bags, grab your passport, and let’s travel the world, it’s time to venture into the unknown, the magical and spectacular, in exploration of the world’s endless wonders, but before we start our journey, let’s craft an original Glass of Bubbly Cocktail to see us off, let’s craft the Around The World Cocktail. The…

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The First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru

By Oliver Walkey / 24th November 2022

The First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru by Montelvini’s FM333 Montelvini, one of the most popular and well known Prosecco brands, have released something truly unique, the First Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Cru – and they’ve called it FM333. FM means Fontana Masorin, the name of their vineyard located on the Montello Hill which is…

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Is Sparkling Wine Too Complicated?

By Oliver Walkey / 23rd November 2022

The world of Sparkling Wine is one that is constantly growing and to stay on top of everything that is happening in the industry is a full-time job, but for the average consumer who just wants to enjoy some Sparkling Wine, is it made too complicated? With enough time, anyone could come to understand and…

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12 Cocktails of Christmas

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd November 2022

Get ready for Christmas! countdown the final 12 days to Christmas by enjoying some very flavourful and festive cocktails. Utilising the wonderful Gin in a Tin, 12 Gins of Christmas, from Sous Chef, we’ve flown in two Sparking Wines, one Prosecco and a Slovenian Sparkling Wine to aid us in the creation of our Festive…

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Christmas Advent Cocktails

By Oliver Walkey / 21st November 2022

From December 1st until December 25th, every day in the countdown to Christmas should be celebrated in absolute style, we can do this by opening the doors of an Advent Calendar and enjoying what’s hidden inside, like chocolate or in more recent years, Lego figures, Funko POP’s, spirits, makeup, cheese and so much more, but…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Mezzanine Hugo

By Oliver Walkey / 21st November 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Nigel Fernandes, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Nigel Fernandes’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Mezzanine Bar & Kitchen in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Nigel Fernandes from India, Mumbai. My interest in…

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Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 18th November 2022

Thanks to the release of HBO’s House of Dragons and the fact that the actors discussing their favourite drinks went viral on TikTok, the Negroni Sbagliato Cocktail saw an increase of 501%, around 60,000 Google searches in the 30 days afterward, the Cocktail has hit new heights in terms of popularity. But it wasn’t just…

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The BIO of Prosecco

By Oliver Walkey / 17th November 2022

The wonderful world of Prosecco is vast and delicious, but what does BIO mean? BIO Prosecco is a step back into nature, coming away from the chemical protectors of the vines/grapes, and using strict organic production methods, to preserve the land and vines in which they produce an all natural and sustainable Prosecco. BIO is…

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The Future of Welsh Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 16th November 2022

With a history in the vines dating back to the Romans, the few Wineries that operate out of Wales are making strides and are pushing to introduce their creations as a serious contender to the likes of English Sparkling Wine and Champagne. Around 30 vineyards are operational in Wales, each with a different variation of…

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