ISSUE 13 - Travel Edition
August 2018 - £4.95
FE ATURE D S P IR IT
DISTILLERY GETAWAYS Staycations with more than an added splash of spirit
YO U’RE COR D IA LLY IN V I T E D... Discover the top cocktail presents this wedding season
ED INBU RGH COCK TA IL WE E K A guide to one of the UK’s biggest cocktail festivals
IN S IDE : B OE GIN | JIM BEAM | BUR TS CHIPS | RECI PE S, TI PS & MORE !
M UD DL E
Is s ue No . 13 - Th e Tr av e l Ed i t i o n Editor: Claire White
We’re all going on a summer holiday... Summer is well and truly upon us, but we might not all get the chance to hop on a plane for a break.
Contributors: Claire White Stephen Spiers
In the Travel edition of Muddle Magazine, we’re set to take flight a little closer to home. We’re sharing our top distillery staycation hotspots, from on-site at a famed Scottish whisky distillery to staying overnight in a rustic treehouse enjoying your own freshly-made gin.
Photography: Stephen Spiers Will Pyrce
As August’s Tipple Box features the famed Aviation cocktail, we’ll also be jetting to Edinburgh to discover all you need to know about Edinburgh Cocktail Week.
For all editorial and advertising enquiries, please contact: info@tipplebox.co.uk
Wedding season is in the air so if you’re struggling to find the perfect present for the newly-weds to be, our gift guide will share our top Tipple Box recommendations. We’re also delving into the latest industry trends from across the UK, with top events including the Pizza and Prosecco Festival set to pop up in various cities this summer. Grab a cocktail and get ready for take off!
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INSIDE THIS MONTH’S BOX Boë Scottish Gin Named after the inventor of gin, Professor Franz de la Boë, Boë Scottish Gin is a classic London dry gin made with a combination of 13 botanicals.
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Boë Violet Gin Widely referred to as a ‘Parma Violet Gin’, Boë infuse their Scottish Gin with violets to create a bold colour and delicate taste, with a sweet perfumed aroma.
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Boë Scottish Bramble Gin Liqueur For a truly Scottish taste, Boë infuse their gin with Scottish brambles creating a rich and fruity liqueur.
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Friary Cherry Liqueur Made from ripe cherries that are slowly fermented to capture their aroma and flavours, Friary infuse the fruit with an oak matured French brandy. Heron Valley Lemon Juice Using ripe, juicy Sicilian lemons, Heron Valley’s Lemon Juice is gently pasteurised to ensure a freshly squeezed taste in every bottle. Sugar Syrup A home-bar essential, sugar syrup will add a sweet kick to your cocktails.
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WELCOME
Ed it or’ s l et t er Ins ide t his mon t h’ s box
TIPPLER’S TRENDS
Da tes for your dia r y Bo tt l es & ba rs
T I P P L E R ’ S TA L E S
Di st il l er y g et a w a ys Weddin g t ippl es
TIPPLER’S TIME
Bo e gin
T I P P L E R ’ S T R E AT S
Ji m Bea m / Burt s Chips
TIPPLER’S TIPS & TRICKS
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TIPPLER’S TREASURES
Ed i n burgh Coc kt a il Week
TIPPLER’S TOAST
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TIPPLER’S TRENDS
D AT E S F O R Y O U R D I A R Y
E S P R E S S O M A R T I N I F E S T I VA L
London | 16th to 18th August | Tickets via DrinkUp.London Taking Australian coffee culture into the night, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur will host an Espresso Martini Festival in London. You can buy a festival wristband which will give you access to £6 Espresso Martinis at 100 of London’s top cocktail bars to enjoy their in-house variations of the famed coffee cocktail. With pop-up bars and parties across town, make sure you add the launch date to your diary to enjoy a free Espresso Martini at the pop-up!
N AT I O N A L R U M D AY
Globally | 16th August
Widely regarded as the first spirit to be manufactured and distilled, with records dating back to the 1620’s, rum is a staple spirit for cocktail making that should always be in your cupboard. Whether you prefer dark or white rum, grab your favourite bottle to shake up a Daiquiri or Mojito to celebrate.
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P I Z Z A & P R O S E C C O F E S T I VA L
Dates throughout August | Tickets via Eventbrite
You’ll be spoilt for choice at The Pizza & Prosecco Festival in Newcastle, Bristol and Edinburgh in August. With over 20 types of Prosecco on offer, including a range of Prosecco-based cocktails, each ticket includes entertainment, including live music, a free Aperol Spritz, a Prosecco ‘bible’ and a slice of rustic pizza from local street food vendors.
TIPPLER’S TRENDS
BOTTLES & BARS
NORTH MEETS SOUTH WHISKY
£65 via TheLakesDistillery.com
The Lakes Distillery has unveiled a ‘world first’ blend of English and Scottish malt whisky. Using The Lakes Single Malt from England with complementary malts from Scotland, Distillery Master Dhavall Gandhi handpicked the individual malt whiskies to create a new blend. The name Steel Bonnets is in honour of the memory of those who lived in the Border Marches of England and Scotland during the 13th to 17th century.
G&T TREES
Slug & Lettuce / The Living Room The latest bar trend in town is an experience best shared. G&T trees are the latest bar phenomenon, featuring nine glasses of gin balanced on a serving ‘tree’. Available at Slug & Lettuce and Living Room bars across the UK, you’re best phoning ahead due to its surge in popularity since launch, many bars require pre-booking in advance.
PINK GIN LIQUEUR
£19.95 via PickeringsGin.com
It’s time to add another bottle to your wish list as Pickering’s Gin has launched a new gin liqueur inspired by their signature serve. The Pink Grapefruit and Lemongrass Gin Liqueur is made with real fruit pulp and juices, with the sweet citrus grapefruit kick balancing the gin’s Bombay spice.
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T I P P L E R ’ S TA L E S
D I S T I L L E R Y G E TAWAY S
A H O L I D AY AT A DISTILLERY?
We d o n’t need t o thi nk twi c e about that one … It’s time to discover your newest staycation, with more than an added splash of spirit.
THE DISTILLERY | LONDON
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Nestled on Portobello Road, The Distillery is a four floor gin-soaked haven, featuring a working distillery, two bars, a private dining room and hotel. Established by Portobello Road Gin, the hotel features just three boutique double rooms. If you manage to reserve a coveted room, there’s plenty to keep you occupied on your stay from visiting the hidden Ginstitute museum to making your own gin, or you can sit back and relax with a G&T fresh from the distillery.
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T R E E H O U S E AT G I N D I S T I L L E R Y | C O R N WA L L
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For something truly unique, you can stay in the middle of a working farm and gin distillery in Cornwall at the Tree House. The rustic setting with a glamping style experience includes a two hour gin masterclass, inviting you to taste a variety of homemade gins before turning your hand to make your own personal bottle of bespoke gin, perfect for taking back to your cabin to enjoy a G&T beneath the stars.
A R D B E G D I S T I L L E R Y | I S L AY
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You can step back in time and experience life at Ardbeg Distillery by staying in the former home of the Distillery Manager. With the smell of peat in the air and surrounded by the sound of the sea, Seaview Cottage is located within the grounds of the distillery so you can enjoy a dram while taking in the views from the island on the upstairs decking area. Sleeping up to six adults with three en-suite bedrooms, the cottage features Ardbeg and Islay inspired furnishings, with intricate details right down to whisky infused soap.
CHASE DISTILLERY | HEREFORDSHIRE
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For a luxury chauffeured experience straight to the distillery, Verzon House offers you the chance to book a bespoke Chase Distillery tour package. Staying in the luxurious country house hotel, you will be collected from the hotel by your tour guide for a tasting and tour at the single-estate distillery, giving you the chance to see the full process from farm to bottle, before finishing with a tutored tasting at the Chase Bar. Th e Tra vel Ed itio n- 6
T I P P L E R ’ S TA L E S
WEDDING TIPPLES
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED
Steer aw ay from the trad it io n a l re g ist r y a n d b u y a p resent that st ands out from the crowd t h is su m m e r.
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GIFT S U B S C R I P T I O N | From £72
B A R W A R E | £19.95
What better way to celebrate than with the gift of cocktails?
Add the finishing touch to your present with a bespoke Tipple Box barware set. The all-in-one set features everything the couple needs to make cocktails at home, featuring essentials including a shaker, jigger, bar blade and bar spoon.
Wedding gift etiquette can be tricky, but a Tipple Box gift subscription offers you the chance to choose a flexible package for the newly-weds. You can treat the happy couple to cocktail deliveries at home with a monthly box featuring everything they need to discover the latest cocktail trends, by shaking up delicious bar-quality cocktails at home. With the option to deliver direct or gift the couple with a card to start the subscription when suits, you can even add a personal final touch with a wedding gift card. G I N L O V E R S S E T | £34.95 Our Gin Lovers set is the perfect match for the special couple. Featuring four gins and two tonics to treat their taste buds, our Gin Lovers set is a perfect present to let them relax to after the party ends.
C R A F T C O C K T A I L S E T | £29.95 Looking to really impress the Bride? Why not treat her to a wedding morning drink on you! Forget the stereotypical Champagne, she can start the day by enjoying breakfast themed cocktails without any hassle! Our British Craft Cocktails Box is the perfect way for brides-to-be to start their wedding day. With the delicious Breakfast Martini and Raspberry Muffin on the menu, the cocktails are bound to help calm the nerves for the big day ahead. Each box contains everything required to enjoy four glasses of cocktails, perfect to share with your bridal party!
They’ll be able to sample gins straight and with their complemented tonic as selected by the distilleries, the perfect present for gin enthusiasts!
“a unique p resent to b uy the b rid e a n d g room” Ma r ie Cla ir e’ s Wed d in g Gif t Gu ide.
“ If t h e y lo ve a g ood ti p p l e, you w i l l b e o nt o a w in n er w it h t h is p resent.” Ha r p e r ’s Ba z a a r
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TIPPLER’S TIME
BOE GIN
DARING TO BE DISTINCTIVE
In 1595, Franz de le Boë is widely cited as creating the world’s first gin. Also known as Professor Franciscus Sylvius, Franz was a chemist, alchemist and scholar who is believed to have created the first gin when searching for a medicinal tonic. He infused a clear grain spirit with oil extracted from hand-picked juniper berries to create a ‘medicine’, regarded as an ailment for illnesses including stomach complaints, gout and gallstones, which became known as genever, the French term for juniper. Named after the man who is thought to have started the gin craze, Boë Gin launched in 2008 with a small batch gin created in Scotland. Inspired by the original genever recipe, Boë is uniquely distilled using the old-fashioned Carterhead still system meaning the botanical vapours go through the liquid rather than being boiled within.
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VIOLET GIN Forget pink gin, there’s been quite the buzz around violet gin this year.
D I S T I N C T I V E S M A L L-B AT C H SCOTTISH GIN
Now affectionately know as ‘Parma Violet gin’, the gin’s perfumed taste and vibrant purple colour is a throwback to the famed Swizzels Matlow sweets. The confectionary may have divided opinions, but it seems the gin is a winning combination, with the delicate flavour combination becoming one of the year’s hottest drinking trends. Launched in 2017, Boë’s Violet Gin infuses their Scottish Gin with violets creating a gin with sweet perfumed aroma and a berry-like sweetness with a light floral aftertaste. As featured in August’s Cocktail Club Box, Boë violet gin can be used alike Creme de Violette in cocktails, making the perfect addition to our twist on the Aviation!
TA S T I N G N O T E S Based on the original Genever recipe, Boë is created using 13 rare hand-picked botanicals and spices, including coriander, cardamom, cubeb berry and cassia bark. Boë’s Scottish Gin is clean, spiced and strikingly refreshing.
B O E G I N .C O M @Boe_Gin
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JIM BEAM & BURTS CHIPS
From barrel to bottle to bag A savoury snack never goes amiss while enjoying an ice cold cocktail. This month, we’re giving you the chance to enjoy both thanks to Burts Chips and Jim Beam. Cocktail Club members will be tucking into a brand new flavour of crisps, combining BBQ with bourbon. Made in Devon, Burts thick cut potato chips are gluten-free, contain no MSG, artificial flavourings or colourings. A collaboration between the snacking experts and bourbon masters, Jim Beam Original BBQ flavour crisps combine the authentic flavours of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon with sweet, smoky BBQ flavours. The first barrel of bourbon was sold in 1795 by Jacob Beam. Now, Jim Beam is the world’s most famous bourbon, producing over two-thirds of all bourbon produced in Kentucky. It’s time to make the most of nights together with your friends and family by enjoying your Jim Beam BBQ chips and a refreshing Jim Beam Highball!
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JIM BEAM HIGHBALL
Enjoy every last drop of Jim Beam by shaking up their in-house signature serve. - 25ml Jim Beam White Label - Squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice - Soda Water (To Top) - Lemon Wedge (To Garnish) - Large Ice Cubes
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Fill your glass with ice and pour over Jim Beam and lemon juice then top with soda water, garnish with a lemon wedge. Make sure you share your Jim Beam highball photos with us and Jim Beam using #TagMyTipple!
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TIPPLER’S TIPS & TRICKS
C O C K TA I L C L U B
Life i s like a box of
cocktails With a Tipple Box subscription, you can enjoy four glasses of two of the trendiest bar-quality cocktails each month. Delivered direct to your door, you can treat yourself to a monthly box curated in partnership with some of the UK’s top distilleries, featuring premium spirits in exclusive boxes which are not available anywhere else. Featuring everything you need to shake up two exclusively curated cocktail recipes, you can try new premium spirits and discover the latest drink trends from the comfort of your home. With easy-to-follow recipes and insider cocktail knowledge from the UK’s top bartenders, it’s time to impress your friends with your new-found cocktail insights and mixology skills. It’s time to discover your new favourite cocktail! Th e Trav e l Edi t i on- 1 3
HOW IT WORKS Membership starts from £25 per month and you can choose from a monthly subscription or a prepay and save plan for 3, 6 or 12 months. Once your order has been placed, your first Tipple Box will be lovingly hand-packed and delivered for within 3-5 working days.
Then it’s up to you to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of the world’s most famous cocktails! Better yet, if you invite your friends or family to join the club they will receive a discount towards their first box and you will receive loyalty points to redeem against shop products.
Your account is flexible and you can pause or stop your subscription at any point, giving you full control of your cocktail deliveries. Start your cocktail journey now at TippleBox.com
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TIPPLER’S TREASURES
E D I N B U R G H C O C K TA I L W E E K
Returning to Edinburgh this October, Edinburgh Cocktail Week has expanded to a seven day event making it Scotland’s biggest cocktail festival. With 80 cocktail bars taking part, each serving a £4 signature cocktail, from Monday 15th October to Sunday 21st October, Edinburgh Cocktail Week will see tastings, masterclasses and exclusive events for wristband holders taking place across the city. You will start your cocktail adventure at this year’s pop-up Cocktail Village at Festival Th e Trav e l Edi t i on- 1 5
Square on Lothian Road. Featuring live music and DJs, the festival themed tent will feature 15 bespoke branded bars serving £4 signature cocktails for wristband-holders with brands including Edinburgh Gin, Belvedere Vodka, St-Germain and Lindores Abbey. Outside of the village, you can take a cocktail adventure across Edinburgh with 80 bars serving festival curated cocktails for wristbandholders to imbibe upon. This year’s boutique bars include Harvey Nichols, The Permit Room, Treacle, The Cafe Grand, The Printing Press, Dragonfly, Checkpoint, Black Ivy and Tigerlily.
J O I N U S F O R A T I P P L E ... We’ve teamed up with Edinburgh Cocktail Week to offer you the chance to enjoy a VIP cocktail experience in the Scottish capital this autumn. You can buy an exclusive Tipple Box bundle including a week-long wristband, invite to the launch party, drink tokens and invites to brand residencies, alongside taking home your own Tipple Box to carry on your cocktail discovery! VIP tickets are priced at £65 and are available via: EdinburghCocktailWeek.co.uk
This year, the festival will also branch out of the city centre with clusters of bars in Leith, Stockbridge, Broughton and Bruntsfield, with venues stretching as far to the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry. Alongside the festival menus, selected brands and bars will collaborate to host a program of events and parties across the city - expect DJ Sets, cocktail flairing and mini masterclasses for a cocktail-infused night out. A hidden location on Queen Street will house the Secret Spirits Study pop-up - a masterclass hub by day and underground bar by night - hosted by Wemyss
Malts and Darnley’s Gin. Wristband holders will also be able to enjoy exclusive discounts at Royal Mile Whiskies and Drinkmonger during and after the event, alongside receiving free entry to selected clubs, such as 4042 and Lulu, before midnight. Tickets for Edinburgh Cocktail Week are on sale now at EdinburghCocktailWeek.co.uk with wristbands priced at £6 for a weekday band and £8 for a weekend band. Additional prices will apply for masterclasses and selected events throughout the week. Th e Tra vel Ed itio n- 1 6
TIPPLER’S TOAST
WIN A BOTTLE OF GIN! WIN A BOTTLE OF BOË VIOLET GIN! We’re giving you the chance to taste the latest gin sensation by winning a full-sized bottle of Boë Violet Gin! As featured in August’s Cocktail Club box, Boë’s Violet Gin is a sweet and stylish gin that will ensure your drinks are on trend this summer. Whether you enjoy it with your favourite tonic or shake up an Aviation, the bottle is all yours to enjoy. For your chance to win a bottle of Boë, simply visit Tipple Box on Facebook and enter via our Giveaway section! T&Cs apply
NEXT MONTH RUM EDITION
It’s widely believed to have been the first distilled spirit, but how much do you know about rum?
We’ll also fill in your diary with the latest drink events across the UK, including the UK’s premier rum festival.
Dating back to the 1620’s, rum has remained a favourite spirit over the last 400 years.
Our September Tipple Box will feature two of the world’s most renowned rum cocktails - the Pina Colada and Zombie!
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Let us know what you think of this month’s edition and box via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
TIPPLER’S TOAST
# TA G M Y T I P P L E WIN A BESPOKE BARWARE SET Enjoying your Tipple Box? We’ve an exclusive competition you can enter simply by sharing your cocktails on social media. Simply submit your drinks online using #TagMyTipple to enter our monthly competition. You can win all the mixology tools you need, including a shaker, bar spoon, bar blade and jigger. Each month, one lucky winner will be selected to win our bespoke barware set and see their photo published in Muddle Magazine!
THIS MONTH’S WINNER: LYNNE ATHERTON @TIPPLEBOX #TAGMYTIPPLE
Our latest winner is Lynne Atherton who shared her summer cocktail - the Limoncello Collins - featuring Rudi the cat! Before you get snapping, check out #TagMyTipple to see the photos from our cocktail lovers across the UK!
REFER A FRIEND
WHY NOT SHARE THE TIPPLE BOX EXPERIENCE? If you’re a subscriber to our Cocktail Club, you can invite your friends to join the club to enjoy their first Tipple Box for just £14. You’ll both receive monthly cocktail deliveries with the chance to compare cocktail notes each month. For each friend that joins and remains as a member for a second month, you’ll receive loyalty points on your account to redeem in our shop against products including barware and boxes. Find your exclusive referral code within the My Account section via TippleBox.com/members Th e Tra vel Ed itio n- 1 8