Pepijn Vanden Abeele

Music, Food & Rum lovin' criminal... Bars Director at Sketch All views expressed are personal.

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Good news alert!

Been a little busy since I restarted working, and never really took/had the time to announce the good (personal) news after 4 hard months of being locked in and being made redundant.

I’m… https://t.co/53iLXb8mCo

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Another of our cocktails available from our al fresco bar this bank holiday weekend

A simple cooler

English Garden#

50ml Bombay Bramble
15ml lemon
10ml agave
Topped up with rhubarb and cardamom… https://t.co/SQMAdPO7bH

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

So we’ve put a bar on the terrace for the weekend where we’re serving some tasty cocktails and a slush or or 2!

#thehoxtonsouthwark
#albierestaurant
#cocktails
#spritz

stgermainuk @bsapphireginuk… https://t.co/I2RlwU54Sf

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Crêpes a l’Orange with maple syrup, cointreau and @remymartinuk in support of #cointreaugratitude

#supporthospitality
#pancakes
#flambé https://t.co/vIOloRC1ih

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

In normal times we would have a drink somewhere now @MountGayRumUK @FloatingRumShac #MoreThanARum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Thank you @MountGayRumUK for all the info, as ever very informative! And thank you @FloatingRumShac for hosting! Also thank you Trudian for creating these new blends and pushing the boundaries of excellent rum! #MoreThanARum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#MoreThanARum this was a lovely little edition. Hope one day it will be released again @MountGayRumUK @FloatingRumShac

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#MoreThanARum will that also be a limited edition?

[Rumspired @MountGayRumUK]

Indeed there is a Port Cask Finish coming but I cant speak about it yet….I've already said too much ha! Stay tuned!!! I can promise you it will be unadulterated REAL Barbados Rum and a showcase of Trudiann and Mount Gay’s skill. It’s super tasty! #MoreThanARum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#MoreThanaRum will the Peated ever be released again?

[TheFloatingRumShack @FloatingRumShac]

@MountGayRumUK the last couple of years have seen a decent number of special editions from @MountGayRum, there’s been the Cask Strength XO, the Peat Smoke, the @WhiskyExchange Limited Edition. Please tell us what’s to come? I hear rumours of a Port Cask release… #MoreThanARum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#morethanarum is this going way back to the initial way rum was made in Barbados?

[Rumspired @MountGayRumUK]

This one rocked the boat last year at all the major Rum and Whisky Festivals! Pot Still Rum is Trudiann’s first release in the Master Blender Collection and was inspired by looking back at our 317 year old history for inspiration. #MoreThanARum @FloatingRumShac

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#morethanarum a Treacle?

[Sian Petter @Exotictramp]

Ohh!! i have used this i a cocktail im sure !! i just cant match the aroma and taste right now ! i will kick myself im sure ! as i love it !!
@FloatingRumShac @MountGayRumUK #morethanarum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Welcome brother

[Daniel Kaizen @DanKai13]

Finally learnt how to follow a Twitter tasting... this is like being in a room full of people tasting spirits but you can hear everyone speak... amazing #MoreThanARum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#morethanarum as Mount Gay is linked with a certain Cognac brand, was it those barrels that were used? The difference between Grand Champagne and Borderies in a barrel would give quite a different effect on the wood?

[Rumspired @MountGayRumUK]

Cognac Casks are synonymous with floral notes, whereas Rums florals are from fruit bearing plants. This adds more complexity to an already sophisticated liquid #morethanarum

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

#morethanarum what was the inspiration to use Cognac cask?

[Rumspired @MountGayRumUK]

Mount Gay XO is a blend of rums ranging from 5-17 years of maturation. These Pot And Column distillates rested on ex-Whiskey, ex-Bourbon and ex-Cognac casks. Hence the Triple Cask Blend declared. #MoreThanARum @FloatingRumShac

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

What was the inspiration to use Cognac cask?

[Rumspired @MountGayRumUK]

Mount Gay XO is a blend of rums ranging from 5-17 years of maturation. These Pot And Column distillates rested on ex-Whiskey, ex-Bourbon and ex-Cognac casks. Hence the Triple Cask Blend declared. #MoreThanARum @FloatingRumShac

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

@MountGayRumUK @FloatingRumShac What was the inspiration to use Cognac cask?

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

@MountGayRumUK @FloatingRumShac Absolutely stunning, and for me a progression in complexity compared to the first release

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

@FloatingRumShac @MountGayRumUK for me it is a little dryer compare to the initial release (if my tastebud memories serve me right)?

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

@MountGayRumUK The 1703 is in the pic as well but you would need to click on it to see...

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

@ComeLimeWithUs @FloatingRumShac @MountGayRumUK @mountgayrum Same selection 😂

[Pepijn Vanden Abeele @PVAbeele]

Unfortunatelyi don’t have the Pot Still, but I will join with what I have at home @FloatingRumShac @MountGayRumUK @mountgayrum #MoreThanARum