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Win a Free Copy of New Book, Lonely Planet’s Global Distillery Tour

Posted on 2019-05-20 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME.

Lonely Planet has published a new book featuring the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries that you can visit with advice on what to drink when you get there.

Lonely Planet’s Global Distillery Tour offers readers the chance to discover the exciting world of artisan spirits with insights on distilleries and bars across the globe, including South Africa, Canada, the US, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

I’ve teamed up with Lonely Planet to go one step further by offering tikichris readers the chance to win a copy of this thirst quenching book for free.

Lonely Planet has published a new book featuring the best distilleries and bars in 33 countries that you can visit with advice on what to drink when you get there.

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Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage.
Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened at London’s National Theatre this week.