Have a very Merry Christmas this year with Bénédictine liquor’s brand new festive cocktail, ‘Monk’s Punch’, created by Shaker & Company’s mixologist, Tim Garratt. With the usual mulled wines and spiced spirits making their appearances this winter, Bénédictine, the traditional French liquor, has decided to mix it up with a brand new tipple ofContinue reading “Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Simon Rimmer Hosts Man vs Food At Robinsons Brewery
The American cult culinary TV series, ‘Man V Food’, has fast become a worldwide cultural touchstone, but how did local contestants cope with the mammoth meat feat dished up by Robinsons Visitors Centre in Stockport?!? On Tuesday the 17th December, Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer put his wooden spoon aside for a front row seat atContinue reading “Simon Rimmer Hosts Man vs Food At Robinsons Brewery”
Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth
Love Drinks is delighted to announce the arrival of the rare Mancino Vecchio Vermouth to the UK. The Mancino Vermouths are blended with the finest ingredients to make original, yet classic, recipes created by world renowned Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino. The Vecchio adds to the core range, which includes Bianco, Secco and Rosso Vermouth styles.Continue reading “Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth”
St Germain Tasting Notes
I love a liqueur I can sip. Just one that you can crack open no matter what time of day it is and enjoy. Even better if it’s versatile enough to mix simply within some classic drinks. St Germain is a staple to my drinks cabinet because it does just that. Question is, out ofContinue reading “St Germain Tasting Notes”
Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes
Liqueurs are a major part of any bars existence, with many flavours used within many a creation or sipped over ice. Orange, hazelnut, coffee, elderflower, they’re all pure, one single flavour in a bottle. But there is a trend, a trend that can be said to have started with the likes of Grand Marnier, blendingContinue reading “Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes”
Benchmark Tasting Notes
McAfee’s Benchmark is a premium bourbon, but one that you probably won’t see on your bar travels as much as it probably should. As I’m one for highlighting some of the more ‘forgotten’ brands within my work, I took the time to dig a little deeper for you all. The McAfee’s Benchmark brand was createdContinue reading “Benchmark Tasting Notes”
Broker’s Tasting Notes
A gin, specially blended to be dry with an image driven to literally tip the hat to the gin craze of England. Broker’s does just that, the brain child of Martin and Andy Dawson. Broker’s has also won more top awards in international competitions over the last ten years than any other gin. But we’reContinue reading “Broker’s Tasting Notes”
Create The Berry Gallo For The Festive Season
At the recent Cheshire Christmas Festival, I showcased a variety of Christmas drinks to suit all moods during the festive period. One in particular went down very well over the two days, so I thought I’d recreate and showcase to you all, just in time for the holiday season! Berry Gallo Glass – Wine orContinue reading “Create The Berry Gallo For The Festive Season”
Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression
EXCLUSIVELY FOR TRAVEL RETAIL Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has released a rare limited edition of the 1975 expression exclusively to travel retail. With only 500 bottles in existence, only the lucky few will be able to savour this rare, cask strength non-chill filtered Single Malt, which has been aged inContinue reading “Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression”
Jura Welcomes You To The Story Season
Jura are celebrating great storytellers in all forms throughout their Story Season campaign. In light of this, Art Wednesday have created a video featuring innovative graphic designer, Noma Bar, discussing his inspiration and daily life. Jura Whisky is searching for other remarkable stories in 1000 characters or less to showcase as they search for theContinue reading “Jura Welcomes You To The Story Season”
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