Oliver Walkey

Charred Cork Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 3rd May 2023

68% of all cork is produced for wine bottle stoppers. Cork has been used to seal wine bottles since the 6th century BC, in Tuscany, the Romans used corks to seal amphorae and barrels that contained wine, they did also use olive oil to cover the surface of the wine in amphorae which prevented oxidation,…

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Japanese Horror Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 2nd May 2023

Whether fictional or factual, Japanese horror uses the Japanese culture as an asset, noted for its unique thematic and conventional treatment of the horror genre differing from the traditional Western representations. Japanese Horror can be found focusing on psychological horror, carefully executed tension-building and supernatural horror, involving ghosts (yūrei) and poltergeists, or it could delve…

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Sailing To You Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 1st May 2023

We have our heading, hoist the sails, raise the anchor and let’s ride the open ocean of life. The Sailing To You Cocktail was created to give you some added wind in your sails when searching for love, life or adventure, a pick-me-up of sorts, to remind you, you’re still on the right path. The…

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Bartender Made Cocktails – Oaxaca Royal

By Oliver Walkey / 1st May 2023

This article is made in collaboration with Grigoris Mountanos, an amazing Greek Bartender in Spain. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Grigoris Mountanos’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Boadas Cocktails, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Let’s Meet The Bartender! “My name is Grigoris Mountanos, I’m from Kalamata in Greece.…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Leto Paraskevopoulou

By Oliver Walkey / 28th April 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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From The Barrel Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 28th April 2023

From the Barrel Cocktail, how the wooden barrel has impacted the taste profile of Sparkling Wines, Wines and Spirits for centuries, donating characters such as wood, oak, vanilla, sweet woody spices and even coconut, along with notes of coffee beans and chocolate, all these terrific flavours can be found in the glass of some of…

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Divine Winter Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 27th April 2023

A divine spirit has come down from the heavens and gifted us with this recipe perfect for the winter season (and for when you’re missing it), an angelic blend of creations that will excite, meditate and relax you, when you just want to cosy up indoors, recalling the chill of the not long gone winter…

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Prosecco Elixir Cocktail

By Oliver Walkey / 26th April 2023

The sweet taste of Prosecco is about to get even sweeter, with a natural gin elixir joining the afternoon experience. While enjoying some wonderful cheeses, crackers, chutneys and more, craft Glass of Bubbly’s Prosecco Elixir Cocktail to accompany the moment. The Prosecco – Bianchin The Vineyards of Bianchin are located in the heart of Montello,…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Suzan Akyun

By Oliver Walkey / 26th April 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 woman who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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