Welcome to our Gin Thursday! First Up-Brockmans

Inspired by some friends of ours who regularly celebrate their very own Gin Thursday we have decided to further your gin palate by having a different gin on special offer every month on Thursday’s! Everyone knows that Thursday is the working week night you can get away with having a few….I mean it’s basically the… Continue reading Welcome to our Gin Thursday! First Up-Brockmans

National Rum Day

  It’s that time of the year where the weeks seem to merge into one and you find yourself forgetting what day it is. So (if you needed one) we have the perfect excuse to drink rum midweek – this Wednesday 16 August is National Rum Day! Whether you prefer white, dark or spiced rum,… Continue reading National Rum Day

New Years Resolutions: Drinks That Do Good

New Years Resolutions are always the same and they always revolve  around becoming a more healthy, positive person in the coming year. I used to work for a health club and it’s true that January is harvest time for gyms and health providers. It’s the month where everyone gives up alcohol in an attempt to… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: Drinks That Do Good

All things French- La Fete Nationale

Bastille Day, A historic celebration and an excuse to enjoy all things french here at Riddles. Being part French myself I was very happy to hear that we would be putting on a celebration for Bastille Day at the bar. Following France’s defeat in the European Cup I needed a new excuse to shout ‘Vive… Continue reading All things French- La Fete Nationale

A Rum Education

Because our Emma has been struck down with that thing they call pregnancy, our Aimeé has generously offered to do all her drinking for her and hence all our product appreciation blog posts, its a dirty job…. Here Aimeé  talks about her recent journey into the delectable world of Rum at a tasting experience with… Continue reading A Rum Education

Absinthe, So Misunderstood..

Do you believe in the power of the Green Fairy? With National Absinthe Day this week, Saturday 5th March, many of you may be unsure about the mysterious spirit, it’s taste and history. Fortunately, Riddles is here to provide the facts and the most delicious ways to enjoy absinthe. The French spirit is often called… Continue reading Absinthe, So Misunderstood..