We know how getting hold of good footwear can be an expensive job, but for us it’s a necessity. Recently brought to our attention is a new premium sneaker brand that is not only made from the very best materials, but also boasts changeable heel elements to help lengthen the lifespan of the product. Meet […]
Nestled amongst ‘old school boozers’ and ‘canal-side warehouses’ thier East End spirit flows through to their entire brand. East London Liquor Co’s mission from the very beginning has been to make great drinks that ‘don’t cost the earth’, and that they have done. As a loyal SW Londoner it is hard to admit when the […]
Gin Kitchen craft their drinks in the Surrey Hills area and can be found in luxury stores, exclusive hotels, michelin-starred restaurants and specialist spirit merchants. Their Insane Ostrich Gin caught my eye, I can’t help but judge a book on its cover – it’s my toxic trait, I’m a drinks snob both from a quality […]
It had to be something spectacular to prize us off our social media sabbatical but last week we received a rather special invite. McLaren invited us to not only learn more about the cars and the brand, but also to experience two of the cars for ourselves at the infamous Top Gear track at Dunsfold. […]
Historical British shirtmaker Turnbull and Asser have reimagined their Davies Street store to create a brand new, dedicated gallery space. In a collaborative effort between Creative Director Becky French, and concept architect and artefact buyer Nicholas Chandor, ‘The Room’ brings together and celebrates intriguing objects by modern craftspeople alongside Turnbull and Asser’s extensive archives. Set […]
Distillers of Surrey is a charming family company. Founded to make small-batch editions of gin, while being anchored by an uncompromisable attention to detail. Head Distiller Simon Sherlock and wife Lianne focus on making three types: The Aromatic; The Nautical; and The Solstice. All of which are a nod to their three young boys, hence […]
Before reading this review of the Oriental Cigar Gin, you might want to take a look at our interview with Nick Hammond, the gin’s co-creator. It will certainly give you a better understanding of how this world- first liquor came about. But if you have read it, let’s jump straight in… Just the tonic I […]
It seems like an age since we were able to visit a trade show to soak up what’s up-and-coming and to mingle with familiar faces – It could well have been Pitti Uomo back in January? Since then the world has changed drastically. What we have started to look back at is some of the […]
Next on the Dapper Chapper Bar is a truly regal creation inspired by the royal gardens at Highgrove. The gin will be available at Dapper Chapper favourite Fortnum & Mason, which marks another milestone in a long-standing relationship between Fortnum & Mason and the Highgrove Estate, with a number of food and drink items, produced […]
This January sees Michelin-starred dim sum teahouse & Dapper Chapper favourite Yauatcha collaborate with Monkey 47 gin to celebrate Chinese New Year. A limited edition menu has been created, specially paired with an exclusive gin cocktail flight and macarons inspired by the 47 botanicals found in Monkey 47. The restaurants in Soho and Broadgate Circle […]
Did you do Dry for January this year? Personally, I didn’t make it past day two, so to those who are still on course I applaud you. Whether you’re on or off the liquor at the moment, I think we’ll all need a drink when February hits so below are some of pointers of what we […]
Last week, renowned British tailors, Chester Barrie, celebrated the launch of their newly refurbished Saville Row store, alongside the unveiling of their new AW collection. Both the stunning new store and the impressive AW18 collection triumphantly represent the brand’s ‘new beginnings’, with Creative Director Simon Kirkby, delivering a visual aesthetic distinction. ‘The new era aims to have […]
Big, bold citrusy flavours are the main characteristic of this beautiful lemon based Gin. Despite the historical heritage of the area – Moncalieri on the outskirts of Turin is famed for liqueurs like Martini Rossi, Carpano and Cinzano – it was a leap of faith that paid off for Fratelli Ferrero di Riccardo, opening the […]
Gin is still very much in here at The Dapper Chapper HQ and a brand that has caught our eye is at late is multi-award winning distillers, Edinburgh Gin. They came to our attention during February after we received a bottle of their limited edition Edinburgh Valentine’s Day Gin. The small-batch distillers are known for […]
