February 2012
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Gentlemanly Cocktails: Liqueur 44
It’s that time of year again, when the finest Spanish oranges make their show. This can only mean one thing to a classy gent: Liqueur 44.
This is an easy, but not a quick recipe - it takes 44 days to make it.
Firstly, the ingredients:
1 bottle of vodka 1 large (navel) orange 44 coffee beans 1 knife 1 sealable jar, just over a litre Granulated sugar (not shown) Now the instructions:
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Gentlemen, beware
Yesterday evening I attended an event put together by the people at Hendricks Gin. Whilst you may think that this can only have been an excuse for a knees up, it actually served a valuable public service. You see, there has been much said about the dangers of 2012, what with the Mayans failing to carry their calender on beyond this year, but the real danger has been much less reported. Yes gents,...
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The Classy Gents Guide to Sports: Winter Sports
The Classy Gents Guide to Sports: Winter Sports
Fresh off the back of some brilliant conditions in the Alps, Classy Gents comes at you with some handy tips for the winter sportsgent. Whether you’re flying off the Hundschopf, throwing double cork 1260s, or doing your first falling leaf on the nursery slopes these tips can help you, and the rest of the resort have a better week. So here is a...
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Classy authors always thank their parents
I have just finished reading a book by an American called Chad Kultgen. This is not a book review, but I would encourage people to read it; mainly because it is so outrageous in its sexual graphicness that it will open eyes.
Despite the obscene nature of the book, Kultgen remembers to thank his parents for their encouragement with the following acknowledgement:
Mom, thanks for always...
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A bite to eat: Pitt Cue Co.
Classy gents, off the hiatus and onto your dinner plates… or trays in the Pitt Cue Co. a new barbecue place just off Carnaby St. and apparently being reviewed by every paper in the UK at the moment (the Standard, Times, and Guardian at last count). Fair warning, this is one to be enjoyed around gents and ladies you don’t mind getting a bit messy with (ooh er).
Two of the classy gents team arrived...
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Classy Gent of the Day: 11 February 2012
Ron Johnson
Freedom of speech is important in any society but this Classy Gent can’t help thinking that, particularly over in America, the concept is often perverted by people who want to air their views without challenge.
If you believe silly hateful things then of course you have a right to express that. I, in turn, reserve the right to disagree and express my own beliefs. Ultimately, barring...
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Classy Gent of the Day: 06 February 2012
Jean ‘Django’ Reinhardt (1910-1953)
Django Reinhardt was born into a gypsy family, living in various encampments on the outskirts of Paris in early 1910. He was almost completely illiterate due to the fact that his education ceased at a young age, and he was unable to write or read music. Despite these hinderances, he became a proficient musician, playing by ear and was able to make...
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Gentlemanly Cocktails: The Gin Amazon
A brief post from our gin correspondent, bringing a delicious, but little-known cocktail to wider public attention. Invented by the inimitable Arthur Lowe, and named after his own personal floating bar - the 1885 steam yacht Amazon - the cocktail is, like a true gentleman, extremely elegant and very refreshing.
Amazon, circa 1889
Recipe
Take an Old Fashioned Glass, and add a couple of large...
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Classy Gent of the Day: 05 February 2012
Alan Mathison Turing OBE, FRS (1912 - 1954)
Today’s story of a classy gent, the winner of the Facebook vote on our page involves a shameful aspect of British history, and his tale ultimately ends in tragedy. However, far be it for Classy Gents to censor on behalf of the state, Alan Turing has changed the world in a massive way through his remarkable life not once, but twice.
Described as...
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“It is possible that blondes also prefer gentlemen.”
– Mamie Van Doren
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Classy Gent of the Day: 3 February 2012
Chris Gardner
If you don’t recognise the name Chris Gardner, perhaps you’ll be better acquainted with his face. No? Well, admittedly, it was still a long shot.
Unless you happen to work in financial services over in the States, you’re almost certainly only likely to know Chris from the depiction of him in the 2006 movie: ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’.
If you’re currently unemployed and twiddling...