When you look at a brand, do you look into the history of it? Does it sway you when your thinking of a purchase? Most probably not, and there’s nothing wrong with that to be fair. If you look into some brands, it will give you an idea of what you’re purchasing though. Usually ifContinue reading “Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes
Everyone loves a good back story. Whether it’s a distillery that covered generations of the same family, to a humble no body who had a dream, or even just a nod to an experience in some one’s lives. The most dramatic sometimes are the legends. Take Konik’s Tail for example. One glance at their websiteContinue reading “Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes”
Cocktail Of The Week – Summer 75
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is Summer 75, using three of his favourite brands that he says are ‘working in harmony so well. Set your summer of with a ‘Great British Bang!’ Summer 75 Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 25 ml Sipsmith Summer CupContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Summer 75”
Partida Tasting Notes
‘Turns out that the key to a top-quality Tequila starts at the beginning.’ Well, that’s what Partida say anyway. Using blue agave that is 7-10 years old, found near a dormant volcano in the Tequila Valley, it is then cooked in stainless steel ovens that bakes the agave before being distilled twice. The resulting non-aged tequila is filledContinue reading “Partida Tasting Notes”
Dog Bowl Review
Manchester is a growing city. Working within it, I come across many a scaffold emblazoned building with the words ‘coming soon’, adding mystery to what could be being built or renovated. One street in particular that is taking full advantage of renovation is Whitworth Street West. A long viaduct of arches has over the pastContinue reading “Dog Bowl Review”
Cocktails In The City Review
The biggest cocktail master class came back in full force this year in the form of Cocktails in the City. Located within Manchester Town Hall, 15 of Manchester’s bars teamed up with 15 brands ranging from tequila to rum and vodka to create a cocktail that would wow the consumers and tempt them to partContinue reading “Cocktails In The City Review”
Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate is one of the world’s most well-known rum brands, hailing from Jamaica and offering up expressions used by all, from cocktails to served over ice. I finally get myself out to Jamaica soon to check out their home, but it’s got me taking a sneak peak before i jet over! The first knownContinue reading “Appleton Estate”
Cocktail Of The Week – Onion Weed Julep
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney combines a couple of David’s favourite ingredients, including the often overlooked Mezcal – Onion Weed Julep Glass – Julep Cup or Rocks Ingredients – 50 ml Ilegal Mezcal Joven 25 ml Blossoms Syrup Passion Fruit 10 Onion Weed LeavesContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Onion Weed Julep”
Tapatio
There’s always a great back story to a brand. Wealthy merchants, knowledge know-how, supply to demand. But what about beginning your career by growing and selling agave plants to other distillers. Not a fairytale start, especially if you were born into a family that had distilled tequila since back in the early 1800’s, but the distillery wasContinue reading “Tapatio”
Mozart Tasting Notes
Cream liqueurs are usually aimed towards the woman. Nothing against that, and nothing wrong with a gentleman enjoying one either. But there’s that stigma that chocolate is a woman’s favourite love, after diamonds of course, and there is a liqueur out their to suit their every need – Mozart. Mozart Distillerie, a family run business, has producedContinue reading “Mozart Tasting Notes”
DRINKS ENTHUSIAST 