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Joe Prout

Life aye, everyone has their get up, and this is my calling in a nutshell. Bartending and liquor is my so called 'thing' in life, and this developed from a basic upbringing in the field, the best place to start. And although these blogs are for your amusement, education and relaxation, for me they provide a platform for my peak in my ongoing discovery of weird and wonderful drinks. Because life is like a box of chocolates...it should always be indulged with rum. Come visit me at the Captains Club hotel; home to my business placement, great drinks and a symphony of funloving bartenders.

Stories by this author

Food Festival Fun in Christchurch

We are once again in the season for some amazing foodstuff produce, and food festivals are a true statement for offerings from towns all over the country.

Gin Treats for Milford on Sea

The Cave is treated to an evening of Gin and cocktails from Mr Langley's No.8, Mark Dawkins

Beauty of the Blender

It is one of those kitchen appliances that hit the cupboard graveyard after a handful of uses, along with the so-called easy-clean toasty machine and anything made by JML.

Bournemouth Bartenders Bajan Antics

For Bournemouth Bartenders, ‘comp day’ wasn't so bad on Bournemouth beach, but inside Aruba things were certainly a lot sunnier with the spirit of the day.

All Gentlemen for Gin

Discover the gin designed with the G&T;, cocktails, and the palates of all gentlemen in mind.

Time Please Bournemouth Bartenders

We owe this phenomenally organised year to two passionate industry geniuses who have made sure each competition has run smoothly, that the sponsors have reached us well with the spirit of the day, and that we pushed ourselves to the limits to produce the best drinks we could.

Rye in Ringwood with the Bournemouth Bartenders League

Rittenhouse Rye increases intensity within the Bournemouth Bartenders League with a Manhattan extravaganza.

Apps Schnapps: what's the fuss?

My favourite cocktail app.

For night time browsing

Broaden your horizons with some great drinking reads.

You shall be known as...

Why your drinks deserve a name to suit their enjoyment...

What do I fancy?

Not that you might care…but find out what I actually like to drink.