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”
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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”
William Grant & Sons Unveils The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain
UK exclusive with the launch of 25 Year Old Single Grain Whisky Today marks a significant landmark in William Grant & Sons’ history as it breaks with whisky conventions and releases The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain 25 Year Old Scotch as a UK only exclusive. For whisky lovers looking to experiment, this innovative newContinue reading “William Grant & Sons Unveils The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain”
Be Wicked This Halloween With A Rigg’s Trigger Happy Cocktail
If you’re looking for a tipple that appeals to your wicked side this Halloween, then treat yourself to the Trigger Happy cocktail from Rigg’s, the new blackberry and raspberry spirit from Eager Drinks. The combination of apple and hedgerow fruits evokes the feeling of Autumn. Cider brandy adds depth and complexity to this refreshing drink,Continue reading “Be Wicked This Halloween With A Rigg’s Trigger Happy Cocktail”
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