Miodula is a Polish brand that comes under the honey liqueur category, with vodka as its base. There’s many a honey flavour out in the market at the moment, with the resurgence of bourbon based brands including Jack Daniel’s and Wild Turkey taking over more established names like Krupnik. But Miodula has come straight fromContinue reading “Miodula Presidential Blend Tasting Notes”
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Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes
If you say the word Mexico to anyone within the bar trade, they will more than likely think of tequila. Nothing wrong with that as Mexico is famous for it. But there is another category other than tequila and mezcal that is also produced within the country – rum. Ron Mocambo comes from Córdoba, a cityContinue reading “Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes”
Pinkster Tasting Notes
There’s a new gin on the market, showcasing itself with its creator Colonel Pinkster aka Stephen Marsh in North Hertfordshire. A big gin drinker himself, and seeing the resurgence that gin has been having these past few years, he decided to create his own, using the rather lesser know botanical of raspberries. For two years,Continue reading “Pinkster Tasting Notes”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – July
Last Thursday saw meeting number seven of the Manchester Whisky Club, held at the new venue of The Castle in Manchester. Just like last month, a theme was the order of the day, with everything Japanese celebrated. Club founder Andy brought with him 5 expressions covering a little bit of everything, so without further a do,Continue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – July”
Wild Turkey Tasting Notes
It’s not often you get to have lunch with a Master Distiller, especially one who has never even visited the UK before. But that’s exactly what happened today when Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey came to Manchester’s Room Restaurant and Cocktail Bar to talk about his and his fathers, Jimmy Russell, creations. With bartenders comingContinue reading “Wild Turkey Tasting Notes”
Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is Lychee Bellini, one that David says is “a perfect way to use this incredible fruit juice and create a perfectly refreshing aperitif”. Lychee Bellini Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 50 ml Alain Milliat Lychee Nectar 20 ml St GermainContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini”
Launch of Bowmore 23 Years Old, Limited Edition, Port Cask Matured
BOWMORE® ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES BOWMORE 23 YEARS OLD – PORT CASK MATURED 1989 AN EXCEPTIONAL LIMITED EDITION, MATURED EXCLUSIVELY IN PORT CASKS Bowmore, Islay’s first Single Malt whisky, has announced the launch of Bowmore 23 Years Old – a deliciously rich, smoky and complex dram that has been matured exclusively in portContinue reading “Launch of Bowmore 23 Years Old, Limited Edition, Port Cask Matured”
Auchentoshan Taste Experiments
AUCHENTOSHAN PRESENTS…The Taste Experiments Masterclasses that explore the concept of taste through scientific experiments in whisky, cocktails and food Prepare to embrace your inner scientist this summer at the Auchentoshan Taste Experiments – a series of events in London and Glasgow that will help you to understand and analyse your preferences to certain flavours. TheContinue reading “Auchentoshan Taste Experiments”
Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge in Edinburgh
EXPAND YOUR MIND, STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AND REVIVE YOUR SPIRIT OF CURIOSITY ROLL UP! ROLL UP! JOIN HENDRICK’S CARNIVAL OF KNOWLEDGE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE The delightfully diverting HENDRICK’S Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – will offer intellectual sustenance to all minds at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe (8th – 11thContinue reading “Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge in Edinburgh”
New Look For Strathisla 12yr
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has unveiled a new, modern logo and bottle design for its award-winning Strathisla 12 Year Old single malt whisky to maintain the brand’s relevance in today’s malt market. The new packaging combines the brand’s unrivalled heritage with a fresh, modern design and isContinue reading “New Look For Strathisla 12yr”
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