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The best craft beers, Honest

By Phil Hawkins

Every morning when the postman visits, there is always a part of you that hopes today might be the day that it’s something more exciting than another leaflet for the local kebab shop, but that day never comes, until now. HonestBrew, the online craft beer expert, has introduced a new way to revolutionise beer delivery […]

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Martin Millers Gin Cocktails

By Adam

Shake all ingredients up together before adding any fizzy mixer, simple! 1. Bee’s Knees – 50ml gin, 15ml lemon juice, 5ml water, 15ml honey 2. Apricot Passion – 30ml gin, 2tsp apricot glaze, 30ml passion fruit juice, 10ml lime juice 3. G&T – gin and tonic to taste, rosemary, mint and orange peel to garnish 4. […]

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The Dapper Chapper Bar – Williams Chase Single Estate Gin

By Neil Brotherston

The Williams Chase Distillery has slowly but surely been developing itself a reputation as one of the leading distilleries in the UK, that can be relied upon for its quality and British-ness. Chase Distillery started life making vodka – specifically potato based vodka. It is the only Gin in the UK that is made from […]

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Dapper Chapper Bar: BLOOM Gin

By Adam

This isn’t the first Gin to make the Dapper Chapper Bar this summer, and certainly won’t be the last. Chaps, next to make the cut for our Bar is BLOOM Gin. BLOOM Gin is a gluten-free, floral London Dry Gin, inspired by nature and created by master Distiller Joanne Moore. She combined the flowers of […]

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A dapper evening at Kensington Roof Gardens

By Robert Etheridge

There’s something about the beginning of summer, the scent in the air that lingers, dappled sunshine and lighter evenings that signals that the best things are around the corner. Of course, this is the time that London truly comes out of its hibernation and chrysalises into its prime, but the steely grey of the city can leave […]

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Black Cow: Vodka Made from Milk

By Neil Brotherston

There are plenty of drinks brands out there that claim they are the “world’s finest”, the “world’s most premium” or the “highest quality in the world”. But there aren’t many that can claim they are “the world’s ONLY”. Well that’s exactly what Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka can legitimately claim. Today we’re reviewing a vodka […]

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Caorunn Gin Cocktails

By Adam

Enjoy sophisticated and fresh cocktails with this season’s new recipes from Caorunn’s creative mixologists Caorunn’s wildly sophisticated flavour will transport your senses away to the magic of Speyside with its rolling hills, highland glens and lochs. Relax in the garden with a refreshing drink or entertain your friends with these delicious ideas: Blush Apple Martini […]

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Wine of the Week: Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV

By Michelle Connolly

Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV Sparkling White Wine Florent Baumand Estate Produced in the Loire Vally, France We’d like to introduce you to the Baumard Carte Turquoise Cremant de Loire NV – also known as the ‘Champagne of the Loire’. A delicious and refreshing sparkler from the heart of France, this Crémant is […]

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The Book of Everyone

By Adam

Looking for a thoughtful birthday gift for a loved one? We were recently introduced to The Book of Everyone & really liked the concept. Advertising creatives Jason Bramley, Jonny Biggins and Steve Hanson have launched a website selling personalised books that combine randomly generated trivia with artwork from leading illustrators. The Book of Everyone offers 50-page […]

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Wake-up Happy with Lumie

By Adam

Usually it’s the brands coming to us, but this time, I got in touch with Cambridge-based light therapy specialist, Lumie, about one of their innovative products I’ve had my eye on. Why did I bother? Well, once I’m up in the morning I’m a pretty go-getting kind of guy. I clock up about 50 hours […]

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A Fragrance for a Gentleman’s Home

By Adam

During London Collections Men 2016 last month we couldn’t help but notice a rather pleasant fragrance being wafted around most of the presentations and shows – that fragrance was Sandalwood and Patchouli by Floris London. And rather nice it was too. Floris actually partnered with LCM to be the Official Scent of London Collections Men 2016 […]

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MOSCOT brings heritage eyewear to London

By Adam

What started as one-man-band selling frames from an old pushcart in New York City more than 100 years ago, MOSCOT has become a global name in fashion-forward eyewear, motivated by its humble beginnings and infectious character. Great grandpa Hyman was the brand’s originator. Landing on Ellis Island as an Eastern European immigrant in 1899, he […]

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Beara Beara Bags

By Adam

I came across this brand at the #DetailsofaGentleman event a few months back and instantly fell in love after noticing them tucked away in the corner. The bags they had out on show were so unique and appropriate for a Dapper Chapper that I wanted to know more. Usually the first hurdle you need to […]

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Winter Hats by Ashley Watson

By Adam

Befitting his core value of  ‘a life shaped about town’, young menswear designer Ashley Watson is on to something big. This year will see him unveil his first major product alongside a collection inspired by a busy lifestyle living in the city, which will undoubtedly capture the attention of many a like-minded. The first product to […]