One sight that you will never see leaving is the opening of a new venue. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, something is always popping up, filling gaps you never thought were their or shouting to the masses with outlandish fronts. In Manchester, it can sometimes be hard to keep up withContinue reading “The Blue Pig Review”
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Oval Vodka Tasting Notes
What attracts you to purchasing a bottle? Is it the label, the colour, the add on’s or the shape? Bottles take many forms these days, with more and more innovative ways to attract attention to the consumer market. Absolut are great at marketing its vodka with different ‘editions’, with Eristoff giving their bottles a winter jacket. Hendrick’sContinue reading “Oval Vodka Tasting Notes”
Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester
Last week was the inaugural start of something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Only this time, instead of the usual Warrington and Chester locations, they’ve branched out into Manchester and brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promiseContinue reading “Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester”
Zubrowka Unveils Third Moon Cocktail
Zubrowka have released the next instalment in their Full Moon Cocktail range. You can check out their first two and any subsequent cocktails by clicking the Zubrowka tag at the top of every page. Enjoy! Raise a glass to the sky and toast the full moon on 31st August with the invigorating Zubrowka Basil Cooler FullContinue reading “Zubrowka Unveils Third Moon Cocktail”
The Liquorists Rum Trail 3 Review
Last night was the beginning of something which is now familiar within the Manchester bar and restaurant scene, so familiar in fact that it’s now accustomed to hear the words “so how many have you been on?” when meeting like-minded drinks enthusiasts for the first time. I am of course talking about The Liquorists and theirContinue reading “The Liquorists Rum Trail 3 Review”
19 Spiced Tasting Notes
It’s always interesting to see and hear about brands being developed for a specific market, but a category that sometimes gets overlooked compared to the demographic that say vodka or tequila go for, is rum, and in particular 19 Spiced Vanilla. Aimed at the students and young generation who are growing out of the alcoh-popContinue reading “19 Spiced Tasting Notes”
Drombeg Tasting Notes
Theres many an Irish liqueur out on the shelves these days, Baileys probably springs to most minds, but theirs a relatively new brand shaking the branches, and is coming at a new angle than the traditional ‘cream liqueurs’. Drombeg is a natural, hand-crafted liqueur that is infused from Irish oak and sweet distillate using Irish spring water. Created byContinue reading “Drombeg Tasting Notes”
Frizz Coffee Tasting Notes
Now I’m not a coffee loving person, but my palate is always open to new and exciting products, with Frizz Coffee being the latest to tantalize. Frizz Coffee is a premium Italian espresso drink with hints of caramel and vanilla mixed with soda. Made in Calabria, Italy, Frizz Coffee is based on a century-old recipe andContinue reading “Frizz Coffee Tasting Notes”
Yellow Spot Tasting Notes
Lately i’ve been lucky enough to experience the return of Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Below is the press release, and underneath that i have added my tasting notes – Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced a return to the fold for the revered Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which hasContinue reading “Yellow Spot Tasting Notes”
anCnoc Tasting Notes
anCnoc (meaning ‘the hill’ in Gaelic) are one of those Highland whiskies that are keeping their production methods traditional, but are also appealing to the modern age in a time that can be hard to establish yourselves amongst your competitors. The location of the anCnoc distillery itself sets it apart from most of the other Highland brandsContinue reading “anCnoc Tasting Notes”
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