‘The Einstök Brewery is located just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the fishing port of Akureyri, Iceland where water flows from rain and prehistoric glaciers down the Hlíðarfjall Mountain through lava fields, delivering the purest water on earth and the perfect foundation for brewing deliciously refreshing handcrafted ales.’ Sounds good doesn’t it?Continue reading “Einstök Tasting Notes”
Yearly Archives: 2013
TicketyBrew Tasting Notes
I’m an ale man. Wasn’t born as one, it’s over time that my taste buds have developed to enjoy some of the weird and wonderful hops in the world that can contribute towards a good pint. I’m also a believer in buying local and helping promote some of the smaller business here in Manchester. There’sContinue reading “TicketyBrew Tasting Notes”
Black Dog Ballroom NWS Review
‘Black Dog NWS, the second addition to the Black Dog Ballroom brand, is located on New Wakefield Street in the burgeoning Oxford Road Corner area of the city, is a three floor New York Style speakeasy, diner, pool room, roof terrace, BBQ and basement night club, Underdog. The private members’ Ballroom boasts a pool tableContinue reading “Black Dog Ballroom NWS Review”
Hofland Tasting Notes
The history of Hofland goes back to 1927 when a gentleman named Jacob Hofland took advantage of the American marketing model and became one of the first successful Dutch entrepreneurs after the second world war. With his company Hofland and Semeijn, he created numerous spirits that became popular with the Dutch clientele, resulting in buildingContinue reading “Hofland Tasting Notes”
Auchentoshan Launches Limited Edition Release Of Silveroak 1990 Exclusively For Travel Retail
Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky, will add to its travel retail range with a new limited edition release of the Auchentoshan Silveroak 1990. Following on from the success of the first batch of Silveroak, this limited second release of the 1990 vintage has been matured for an additional year making itContinue reading “Auchentoshan Launches Limited Edition Release Of Silveroak 1990 Exclusively For Travel Retail”
Hendrick’s Gin Midnight Tea Party Pack
Limited-edition Hendrick’s teacup and saucer available from September Hendrick’s Gin introduces its Midnight Tea Party Pack, featuring a limited-edition Hendrick’s teacup and saucer, as well as a bottle of its delightfully peculiar gin, at no extra cost. Available at selected retailers from late September, the Midnight Tea Party Pack encourages the curious to revel inContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Midnight Tea Party Pack”
Cutty Cargo Arrives In London To Celebrate Creativity In The City
CUTTY CARGO ARRIVES IN LONDON TO CELEBRATE CREATIVITY IN THE CITY The best creative talent from the capital brought together for one night to encourage people to discover more in their city ** JESSIE WARE * DUKE DUMONT * MEAT LIQUOR * 69 COLEBROOKE ROW * MISS POLLY RAE * TOM OXLEY * IT’S NICEContinue reading “Cutty Cargo Arrives In London To Celebrate Creativity In The City”
Bowmore Islay Single Malt Launches The Devil’s Casks
BOWMORE ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES THE DEVIL’S CASKS – A SPELLBINDING DRAM RICH WITH FRUITCAKE, CHOCOLATE AND DELICIOUSLY DARK FRUITS Bowmore, Islay’s first Single Malt Scotch whisky, has announced the launch of The Devil’s Casks – a devilishly delicious dram which has been matured exclusively – and unusually – for 10 years in theContinue reading “Bowmore Islay Single Malt Launches The Devil’s Casks”
Inaugural Wild Turkey Bourbon UK Cocktail Champion 2013
Gruppo Campari’s Wild Turkey Bourbon has announced the winner of it’s first UK Cocktail Competition held at the The Liquorists HQ in Manchester. Henry Yates of Boilermaker in Nottingham clinched the top prize after competing with 10 of the best bartenders from across the UK in an exciting and heated battle to be crowned WildContinue reading “Inaugural Wild Turkey Bourbon UK Cocktail Champion 2013”
Rumfest’s Programme Of Seminar’s And Masterclasses Packs Some Serious Punch
Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell Assembles Another Stellar Schedule for 2013 Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th October 2013, London’s ExCeL Exhibition Centre, E16 http://rumfest.co.uk The world’s largest festival to celebrate rum and Caribbean culture has revealed the details of its coveted seminar and masterclass programme today. The two-day event, which was founded and is curatedContinue reading “Rumfest’s Programme Of Seminar’s And Masterclasses Packs Some Serious Punch”
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