The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester was the host of the biggest whisky festival outside of London, so big in fact that there had to be two floors filled with some cracking brands. The Whisky Lounge were the proud organisers for the 5th year in a row and had on offer the crème de la crèmeContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Festival 2013 Review”
Yearly Archives: 2013
Old Pulteney Tasting Notes
I do love trying something different. Over the years I’ve come across many a gem, whether it’s in the spirits, beer or wine world. Some stick in your head, some your forget about and wonder why when they re-appear. Old Pulteney does just that to me. I’ve had this brand many a time, but neverContinue reading “Old Pulteney Tasting Notes”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – September
The end of last month saw me miss out on my first ever Manchester Whisky Club meeting, but not one to miss out too much, the drams from the ninth meeting, held at The Castle in Manchester, were decanted for a taste in my own time – and here we are. Like previous meetings, aContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – September”
Drinks By The Dram Tasting Notes
If you’re on Twitter within the drinks trade, or indeed a fan of whisky, you may have heard or even been part of a new trend called Tweet Tastings. Despite my involvement in the trade, I’ve never come to be a part of one of these – until now! Well, kind of. Due to priorContinue reading “Drinks By The Dram Tasting Notes”
Discover Your Dark Side With Apothic Red or Bring Home Some Bubbly With New Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato
Barefoot Wine’s brand new Bubbly Pink Moscato is coming to the UK to add a touch of fizz to everyday celebrations, guaranteeing a refreshing and fruity taste with every sip. Deliciously fruity and fantastically fizzy, this sparkler will delight and surprise at first taste, adding some sole-ful fun into any occasion. The latest addition toContinue reading “Discover Your Dark Side With Apothic Red or Bring Home Some Bubbly With New Barefoot Bubbly Pink Moscato”
Ron Diplomático Launch New Single Vintage 2000
Diplomático launch its Single Vintage 2000 Rum in the UK this week. The Single Vintage 2000 is a limited edition created by Master Blender Tito Cordero. The Single Vintage 2000 is the result of a careful selection of reserves, laid down to age at Destilerias Unidas in the year 2000. During that year a numberContinue reading “Ron Diplomático Launch New Single Vintage 2000”
Redbreast Tasting Notes
As mentioned in my piece on Powers Irish Whiskey, the Irish Distillers is the name of the subsidiary based in the New Midleton Distillery, Cork. It is here that the brands including Powers, Jameson and Tullamore Dew are created and produced. Another name that you may have heard, or indeed seen, is Redbreast. The brandContinue reading “Redbreast Tasting Notes”
Powers Tasting Notes
Powers Irish whiskey has recently had a bit of a re-launch, unveiling a new look and line-up that brings it in line against its rival super-premium brands. I’ve been lucky enough to receive some samples of the new additions, including the Powers Signature Release and their Gold Label, but before we come onto how theyContinue reading “Powers Tasting Notes”
Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review
The Fisherman’s Retreat, set in the Lancashire countryside near the small town of Ramsbottom, hosted a selection of fine drams one crisp Saturday a few weeks back. With a mixture of well-known names and rare editions, the entourage of myself, Manchester Whisky Club founder Andy, and fellow member Christina had been looking forward to thisContinue reading “Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review”
Auchentoshan Switch Winner Announced
LONDON. 2nd OCTOBER 2013: Aidan Bowie from The Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, battled it out against 11 of the most talented and creative bartenders on the continent to become the European winner of the Auchentoshan Switch – the transatlantic mixology competition like no other. Aidan’s prize will be to “switch” continents with the NorthContinue reading “Auchentoshan Switch Winner Announced”
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