Oliver Walkey

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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Welcome To The 1920s – The Age Of Prohibition

By Oliver Walkey / 15th November 2022

The year is 1920, the day is January 17th, a day that will alter the course of America for the next 13 years, drawing crime to the doorsteps of the average working American, disregarding the freedoms of millions and decimating the lives of thousands. Two years out of what was then called the Great War…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Zest For Life

By Oliver Walkey / 14th November 2022

This article is made in collaboration with Filip Putovny, an amazing Mixologist in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Filip Putovny’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Five Zürich in Dubai. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Filip (cyppino) and I’m from Slovakia. My hospitality career started…

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From Small Acres Great Sparkling Wines Can Grow

By Oliver Walkey / 11th November 2022

How a husband and wife turned their one-acre-old paddock into a small vineyard and started producing delicious English Sparkling Wine, this is an interesting story! Every year that goes by, the English Sparkling Wine industry develops and reaches new heights, but it isn’t just the big vineyards that are helping to further the knowledge and…

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Forget Me Not Sparkling Wine

By Oliver Walkey / 10th November 2022

Sometimes you pop open a bottle of Sparkling Wine that is unlike any other that you’ve ever tasted, displaying either a unique colour, aroma or flavour, making that characteristic bond with your memory, so that it becomes a Forget Me Not Sparkling Wine. This article is being created to showcase one amazing Forget Me Not…

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