A SPECIAL batch of cocktails were served in a Wokingham pub on Saturday night , as a new spirits company held a launch party.
Silverstone-based Timeless Spirit Company came to The Hope & Anchor to showcase the first in its range of premium gin, vodka, whiskey and rum.
Run by Dave and Wendy Damsell, the drinks came from their passion for the right drink at the right time.
Inspiration also came from the pocket watch that forms part of the fledgling company’s logo, passed down through the generations of Mrs Damsell’s family since 1860.
The rum is called 12 as, Mr Damsell said, “it took 12 attempts to create it”, having started the company during lockdown.
“We wanted to produce something special, and we decided we’d go for it.
“The range grew from there,” he continued. “We’re starting to produce vodka and gin. This is just the beginning.”
The Damsells chose Station Road pub thanks to fond memories of it.
“I was brought up in Twyford and we both have roots here,” Mr Damsell said. “The Hope is the first venue in Wokingham for Timeless.
“This is the first time that people have been able to try our range, and it’s been going down well.”
The duo partnered with Adam Taylor, and Mr Damsell said: “It was my crazy idea, but together we make such a good team.”
Cocktails on offer included a Hope Mule, a Ginius Fizz and Fire at Sundown.
And to complete the party atmosphere, there was live music from Peach and the Prairie Dogs while canapes were served to a full house.
For more details, log on to www.timelessspiritcompany.com
