Tempt those taste buds: Big Daddy’s Liquor

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare gets in early with some Christmas options on offer from Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. Big Daddy’s exceptional taste in beverages is bringing Canterbury whisky sommeliers, and those with a refined taste for the best spirits from around the world, some tempting options at great prices; perfect Christmas gift ideas for […]

No fun without rum: Big Daddy’s Liquor

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare samples a few of the top drops on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. I first met Joy Spence from Appleton Estate Rum distillery in Jamaica when Newstalk ZB called on me for my opinion about the Appleton 30-year-old. A vibrant woman with exceptional knowledge, she puts her heart and […]

I only have pies for you

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare took it upon himself to find the region’s best pies. Here’s the results:   It’s a staple of growing up in New Zealand and the good old-fashioned pie has now hit new levels of stardom in our gastronomic repertoire. Celebrity Chef, Peter Gordon, who has prepared pies for the Queen, was […]

Fantastic gintastic: Big Daddy’s

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare wraps his tastebuds around a few of the different gins on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month. One of the go-to beverage festivals of the year is Gindulgence. I went along with Big Daddy’s to sample some of the best gins that New Zealand has to offer. Classic gin, contemporary […]

Defying the limits

  Your pulse is racing. You’ve managed to figure out how the butterfly doors open so at least you can slide into the McLaren GT.   You have been shown the button that raises the vehicle in case you need to go across a judder bar or up an angled driveway without tearing off the […]

Stocking up on staples: Big Daddy’s Liquor

  Metropol writer Nicholas Henare samples a few of the top drops on offer at Big Daddy’s Liquor this month.   If you are just starting out in your beverage experience this month, see some great introductory bottles that are easy on the palate and good on the pocket too with Big Daddy’s specials. Johnnie […]

Size doesn’t matter

It’s not often I get taken off guard but my visit to Avon City Ford to pick up the Ford Puma, ST line, had me scratching my head. Sam Baker and I were going over the top things about the vehicle when out came the words: “It’s a one litre, three-cylinder engine…”     The […]

A labour of love: Big Daddy’s

Metropol writer Nicholas Henare samples a few of the top tipples on offer at Big Daddy’s Liqour this month. When I write about Big Daddy’s specials, I’m fortunate enough to sit down with him and try them. Each special is personally chosen by him to bring you exceptional value on an exceptional spirit. Trying the […]

Beaming all the way

If you are a car enthusiast, the BMW M Town is the ultimate in driving experiences; a global event that has BMW devotees fizzing at the opportunity to experience all elements of the new releases. As Metropol’s motoring writers, Ben Selby and I were lucky enough to be invited to Hampton Downs Racetrack near Hamilton […]

Lavish restoration

Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-type when launched at the Geneva Auto salon in March 1951 as “the most beautiful car in the world.” If you take a look from pretty much any angle, it is easy to see Enzo was right.   Now I am an Avengers fan. The 1961 English TV series, not […]