A few months ago we were sent a bottle of Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino and uploaded a how-to-make a Reverse Manhattan. Personally, I was new to the brand before this but now it’s an absolute staple of my Dapper Chapper Bar. I was naturally delighted when the Italian apéritif producer invited us to try the rest […]
Torsa is a simple, clean-line offer built around product innovation, craft and style, where the detail is subtle but paramount and where the functionality to aid performance is key. Growing up spending summers in Sweden – his mother’s homeland – Beasant became au fait with the simple things in life, where fishing on the lake, no TV […]
It’s been very well documented on this blog that we love making cocktails. Whether it’s for our dinner party guests, or a comforting tipple after a long day in the city, the Dapper Chapper team is no stranger to making a delicious cocktail or two. But, I’ll admit, it’s sometimes nicer to have my drink […]
The new-wave in office-wear has been adapted considerably over the past 12 months or so, a lot of us will probably be at home in shorts at the moment what with the weather, but transitioning to more comfortable, style-led garments has been a shift for many. Adapting what was previously segmented as travel-wear and perhaps […]
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 […]
Acqua di Parma, together with Poltrona Frau, have launched their first Car Diffuser. An elegant and modern object, the new Car Diffuser combines formal purity, high-performance materials, and unique scented compositions. The diffuser can be filled with nine fragrances from the range; Luce di Colonia, Buongiorno, La Casa sul Lago, Oh l’Amore, Aperitivo in Terrazza and Profumi […]
The Little Car Company, makers of the limited-edition Bugatti Baby II has announced it is back in action. Built in partnership with Bugatti, the Bugatti Baby II is a contemporary tribute to Ettore Bugatti’s original masterpiece, the Bugatti Baby, built in 1926. The vehicle was developed to celebrate Bugatti’s 110th anniversary, and is not only significant in preserving the history of the Bugatti marque, but also inspiring […]
Next on the Dapper Chapper Bar is Beluga Noble Vodka (40% ABV), a luxury Russian vodka made in Mariinsk in the heart of Russia. It combines traditional production techniques with innovative methods and uses natural ingredients such as malted wheat and pure water from Siberian Artesian wells. After distillation, Beluga Noble passes through a strict […]
Dry January is over… so now what? Did you enjoy the New Year detox? Is it something you’d look to continue? If so, read on… if not, I won’t blame you for closing this window – go and enjoy a scotch or a G&T for that matter… As many of you will be aware, alcohol-free […]
It’s that time of the year, so here it is chaps, the 2020 Dapper Chapper Christmas Gift Guide! Below is a list of things you might want to ask Santa for this Christmas. Make sure you keep an eye on the guide all the way up to Christmas as new products will be added each week. This […]
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Select Highland Single Malt is the latest addition to The Dalmore’s award-winning Principal Collection and now, to the Dapper Chapper Bar. Master Distiller Richard Paterson selected three cask partners from Andalucia – Tevasa, Vasyma and Paez. Together they curated the perfect oak casks and created a bespoke sherry blend to season these […]
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 […]
Next up on The Dapper Chapper Bar is Ballantine’s 7 Bourbon Finish which is a permeant addition to the collection. It is the new blended scotch whisky that combines the depth of Scotch with the sweetness of American bourbon barrel finish. Deep gold in colour and we must say, it tastes good. It’s actually the best thing […]
