IN A week-long spirit spectacular from 19-25 October, head to any one of the Great Manchester Punch Dup venues and share in the Duppy love, with a unique cask-aged confection that’ll transport you to Jamaican shores in a jiffy. Just make sure the rum-loving Duppy (after which the premium brand is named) doesn’t swoop in for its share...
Legend has it an inebriant ghoul sneaks between the exotic islands pillaging the best of the barrels
No, we haven’t lost our marbles: legend has it an inebriant ghoul sneaks between the exotic islands pillaging the best of the barrels, accounting for the amount lost through evaporation (much like the Scottish ‘angels’ with a weakness for whisky). Although, considering the Duppy is a mix of first-class rums, crammed with tropical fruit and topped off with a buttery Barbadian blend, can you blame it?
With an octet of Mancunian bars challenged to whip up their own £5 sugarcane signature, these lot are throwing some serious punches...
HULA
Hibi Hibi Shake: The Duppy Share, cranberry juice, lime, hibiscus syrup and triple sec. 11 Stevenson Square, M1 1DB
THE BLUE PIG
Pig’s Head: The Duppy Share, pineapple, lime, passionfruit, triple sec, cinnamon and nutmeg. 69 High Street, M4 1FS
The Hula boysHOLD FAST
Duppy Skank: The Duppy Share, pineapple, lime, passionfruit and triple sec. 50 Newton Street, M1 2EA
EL CAPO
Sold Dup The Riva: The Duppy Share, Aqua Riva, pineapple, lime and chocolate bitters. 12 Tariff Street, M1 2FF
THE LIARS CLUB
Ghosts of Bridgetown: The Duppy Share, pineapple, orange, passionfruit and lime with creme de cacao. 19a Back Bridge Street, M3 2PD
The Liars Club rabbleKEKO MOKU
Duppy Island: The Duppy Share, pineapple, lime, cream soda cordial and bitters with a soda top. 100 High Street, M4 1HP
APOTHECA
The Garden of Eden: The Duppy Share, apple juice and lime. 17 Thomas Street, M4 1EU
CANE & GRAIN
Debbie’s Punch: The Duppy Share, lime, rhubarb and clove cordial, cinnamon and a splash of soda with grapefruit and lemon zest. 49-51 Thomas Street, M4 1NA
What would a Duppy event be, however, without a mischievous catch? It’s time to dig into those long-neglected cupboards because punters are being asked to bring their own punch vessel...and the zanier the better. Whether teapot, trinket box or something a tad more conventional, all are welcome. Heck, as long as it doesn’t leak, you can even bring a baking tin. Although jam jars do seem to be all the rage at the moment...
Proceedings will culminate in a rum do at The Liars Club, with the Punch Dup Golden Pineapple awards. For a chance to win one of the prestigious pines, enter a photo of your crazy drinking coffer on Instagram and Twitter using #MCRPunchDup @TheDuppyShare.
More info at theduppyshare.com/MCRPunchDup
