Everyone loves something a little different every now and then, and a brand that is causing a stir in the last year of so is the Spanish Rubis Chocolate Wine. I myself have heard this brand through the grapevine via Corks Out and have been desperate to see what all the fuss was about, so IContinue reading “Rubis Chocolate Wine Tasting Notes”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment
Last week, Drambuie Brand Ambassador, Bruce Hamilton, hosted an extraordinary cocktail tasting at the Bon Vivant’s Companion in Edinburgh. The tasting followed weeks of experimentation with the most classic of Drambuie cocktails – the Rusty Nail – a sublime combination of Drambuie and Scotch whisky. Inviting a host of Scotland’s finest bartenders and brand managersContinue reading “Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment”
Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47
Another instalment from David Coveney of The Spirit Cellar, with this cocktail taking inspiration from Harry Johnson’s Black Thorn. Akashi-47 Glass – Coupet Ingredients – 40ml of Monkey 47 35ml of Akashi-Tai Umeshu 4 Drops of Chartreuse Elixir Flamed Lemon Zest A crucial part of this drink is to flame the lemon zest just beforeContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47”
Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)
The start of the new collaboration with The Spirit Cellar Online showcases one for those Valentine’s Day cupids in the world who may have left it a little late. Enjoy! Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine) Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Martin Miller’s Gin 15ml Creme de Bergamote 2 Dashes Adams Aphrodite BittersContinue reading “Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)”
Valentine’s Cupid Kiss
A delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect for wine or cocktail lovers – Cupid’s Kiss Glass – Martini Ingredients – 5ml Gallo White Zinfandel 30ml gin 12.5ml fresh lemon juice 30ml fresh pressed apple juice 15ml simple syrup 5 red grapes Method – Shake and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grapes.
Caorunn Wee Pink Rose
A new twist on the wine cocktail, this drink is perfect for Valentine’s Day – Wee Pink Rose Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Caorunn Gin 1/2 Egg white 2 Strawberries 10ml Gomme 15ml Rose gomme 15ml Lemon juice 25ml Sauvignon Blanc Garnish – Strawberry segment on rim of glass Method – Muddle strawberriesContinue reading “Caorunn Wee Pink Rose”
Aberlour Tasting Notes
Aberlour is a Speyside whisky that I have had the pleasure of coming across several times. The nature of my job can sometimes bring together many a whisky note, but never a fully fledged piece on the brands in question. Well it’s about time I write a little bit on one of these names thatContinue reading “Aberlour Tasting Notes”
Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys
Irish Distillers Ltd has reinforced its commitment to rejuvenating the Single Pot Still whiskey style with the release of ten exclusive Single Pot Still single cask whiskeys under the celebrated Midleton brand. The new expressions highlight the complexity, elegance and balance associated with the Midleton range and have been released exclusively to key accounts inContinue reading “Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys”
A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer
Much has been written about matching food with wine. But what about our national tipple, beer? Despite the growing trend to match beer with food, you’d be hard pushed to find a beer which has actually been brewed to go expressly with food… until now! Highly acclaimed celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer has teamedContinue reading “A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer”
Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day
Don’t follow the crowd this Valentine’s Day, break the mould and celebrate Ballantine’s Day instead! Express your true feelings with the Ballantine’s Day Love Stories app, where you can relive your first encounter and share your own Love Story with that special someone. http://stories.ballantines.com/gallery/index.html The new app, available online and on mobiles and tablets, allowsContinue reading “Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day”
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