talisker whisky — georgehughes

travel & lifestyle photographer based in london, uk

it was by accident that cornish-born tristan stephenson landed in the world of bartending and mixology.

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eighteen years, six bars and restaurants, nine books and countless awards later, he is one of london’s foremost figures in food and drink.

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…even so, none of that has detracted from his cornish roots.

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“I tend not to have very long in the places where I travel to, one thing i always take the time to do, is go for a run

…having that time away and to myself is definitely a kind of linchpin in my sanity”

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“tristan stephenson wins the 100km east devon round, finishing in a time of 12 hours and 21 minutes”

— EXmouth journal 21.04.19

“i’m inspired by the sea because it’s impossible not to be.

it’s there all the time, an ever present force, influencing and manipulating your creativity”

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