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Book review – ‘Old Man Drinks’

Cosmos and Appletinis? Forget about it! Old Man Drinks ain’t a tome for girly pink concoctions but rather a manifesto for all that’s manly in booze. That’s right we’re talking about whisky, rye, bourbon and gin.

Book Review: The Flavour Thesaurus

Do you ever get stuck on finding an inspiring flavour combination for your next cocktailian or culinary creation? Well this book might well be your flavour pairing savour.

Editor’s Choice – Formula iPhone App

The team at CCA have been very busy for the last six months building this helpful little app – call Formula. It’s sure to be a hit with the savvy iPhone equipped bar professional and what’s great about Formula is that it’s not just cocktails as much as a broad range of content areas that don’t often get covered.

Rise ‘N’ Shine

OK, so it’s a citrus reamer but it’s still a pretty funky looking one you have to admit, so give it a chance.

No More Wobbles!

Flat is a new technology that instantly stabilises tables and also includes a unique function that levels and aligns table tops. Six years and $10 million worth of research and development has produced this levelling and stabilisation technology that adjusts to any surface, locking into position to keep the table stable.

Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts

This wee vintage find from 1949 is treasure trove of good old fashioned chauvinism, strong drink, and tips on how to run a successful party. There are recipes for bouillabaisse, instructions on how to carve, receipts for making Chatham Artillery Punch, rules for various card games, tips on dressing and even an etiquette refresher.

Jim Beam Black

Jim Beam Black, the rich and full flavoured Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, has undergone a significant change in appearance that is aimed at driving the driving the premium Bourbon category forward.