Kahlúa have taken over Manchester. Well, more Market Restaurant on High Street in the Northern Quarter but taken over non the less. Transformed into the Kahlúa colours of red, yellow and black, with bottles lining shelves and menus covering everything from Mexican char grilled chicken to Espresso Martini’s and White Russians, Kahlúa has taken the ever intriguedContinue reading “Kahlúa Coffee House Tasting”
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Tea Rooms of Manchester Part 1
One category that Manchester has a lot of, and indeed excel at, are tea rooms. Most you will find around the Northern Quarter, nestled away down side streets, in converted buildings or built from scratch. Some you will see in more established venues in areas you don’t expect to find a range of herbal teasContinue reading “Tea Rooms of Manchester Part 1”
Warner Edwards
Another one of the mainstays in the recent gin resurgence here in the UK, Warner Edwards have recently released their 5th expression since their beginnings back in late 2012. With this, lets take a look at how the journey has come along, tasting the expressions along the way. Warner Edwards is the brainchild of twoContinue reading “Warner Edwards”
Cocktail of the Week – Made in California
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is the birth of a new signature Martini at The Vineyard, which will seasonally change using only 100% Californian spirits. 1st up though, is the Spring edition – Made in California – Spring Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 50 mlContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Made in California”
Bepi Tosolini Tasting Notes
Liqueurs is a growing category, one that can include virtually any ingredient. There are your diverse brands who distinguish themselves away from the norm, but there are also your classics that will be in many a cocktail or drink. One classic flavour to be found is strawberry, and recently I’ve come across a brand thatContinue reading “Bepi Tosolini Tasting Notes”
Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes
A staple to any bar around the world is Maker’s Mark. The bottle alone creates a buzz with its presence, but it’s not, well compared to other major presences like Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or Woodford Reserve, really been around for that long. 1958 to be exact. Well the production of Maker’s Mark started inContinue reading “Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes”
Hunters Tasting Notes
As some of you know, I’m a sucker for local produce. But one spirit that came on board at a recent venture of mine is a premium Cheshire gin named Hunters. Two men are behind the brand – Ian Cass who is a veteran of the on-trade and Jon Jones who is well-known in theContinue reading “Hunters Tasting Notes”
Blackwood’s
I’m a sucker for traditionalism. Whether its cocktails, spirits, bars or restaurants, I just love delving back into how things were originally created, or indeed how they should be created. Take Blackwood’s gin for example, created using hand-harvested Shetland botanicals. A time-honoured tradition that just makes this brand, to me, stand out that little bitContinue reading “Blackwood’s”
Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney shows how Easter and chocolate don’t always have to come covered in foil. For the holiday, or indeed any other day of the year, he’s gone for a little spice – The Easter Martini Glass – Martini Ingredients –Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini”
Simon Rimmer’s ‘A Beer To Go With . . .’ Range Tasting Notes
Recently I’ve featured one of Stockport’s little treasures in Robinson’s Brewery, and in the past few weeks, they’ve released information on two new collaborations – Iron Maiden’s ‘Trooper‘ and local celebrity chef Simon Rimmer’s ‘A Beer To Go With . . .’ range. As a huge fan of Iron Maiden, I’ve been rather looking forward to gettingContinue reading “Simon Rimmer’s ‘A Beer To Go With . . .’ Range Tasting Notes”
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