Oliver Walkey

Dragon’s Breath Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd February 2023

The Red Dragon is a symbol for the country of Wales, the protector of the country, representing the ferociousness of the Welsh people and their determination to thrive, this Dragon’s Breath Cocktail is dedicated to everyone who rides high on the dragon’s wings. The dragon first appeared on the battle flags of soldiers from Britain…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Simone Vergamini

By Oliver Walkey / 22nd February 2023

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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The Duke Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 21st February 2023

For more than 140 years, the statue of the Duke of Wellington and his faithful steed Copenhagen stood in time as just another Glasgow monument, but after looking over the Royal Exchange Square peacefully since 1844, a traffic cone suddenly and mysteriously started appearing on his noble napper in the mid-1980s. As fast as the…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Drikkja

By Oliver Walkey / 20th February 2023

This article is made in collaboration with Mihai Vulpe, an amazing Bartender in London, England. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Mihai Vulpe’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes in The Vault Bar, at The Ned’s private members club in London. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “I never saw myself as…

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Maximum Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 20th February 2023

Take It To The Maximum, never live life on the down low, on the sidelines, or in the background, Take It To The Maximum, scale up, take it to the edge, try, fail and try again, never lose yourself and enjoy the finest things that life has to offer, Take It To The Maximum with…

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The Fashion of Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 17th February 2023

The Fashion Industry was valued at $1.7 trillion in 2022, with the American people spending around $473.42 billion on clothes alone, the UK spent just under £55 billion, other than a dip in 2020, the Fashion Industry is on a rise, the people of this world love to be dressed in stylish clothes, to be…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Darren Smith

By Oliver Walkey / 17th February 2023

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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The Finest Floral Expression Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 17th February 2023

The Finest Spring Fling Expression Inside a Glass of Bubbly For 2022 was Vinag 1847, with their Chardonnay Brut, so when delving into a floral display one weekend and rising back up, I rose with the idea to craft The Finest Floral Expression inside a Cocktail, it was a no-brainer to utilise this outstanding bottle…

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Make Her Blush Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 16th February 2023

Do you want to make her blush? Fill her cheeks with that soft rosy pink colour, then offer her this Cocktail, fit for all the beauties in the world, it will make them blush with every sip. Although blushing is caused by embarrassment, the attractive component comes as the beholder sees a real innocence in…

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