Champagne & Canapé Tasting Don’t miss the Corks Out Champagne & Canapé tasting, Thursday 12th July, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Alderley Edge Hotel. Over 30 Champagnes for you to try from some of the top producers. Wander around and try some delightful Canapés whilst sipping the famous Ace of Spades, Krug, Dom Perignon orContinue reading “Corks Out Champagne & Canapé Tasting”
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The Last Lap at Chinawhite Launches £2,012 Cocktail
THE LAST LAP AT CHINAWHITE LAUNCHES £2,012 COCKTAIL -ATHLETES AND VIPS ABLE TO PRE ORDER EXCLUSIVE GOLD LEAF CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL OVER 17 NIGHTS OF EVENTS- The Last Lap at Chinawhite has launched London’s most exclusive cocktail, priced at £2,012 to celebrate what is set to be the biggest summer of sport inContinue reading “The Last Lap at Chinawhite Launches £2,012 Cocktail”
Tanqueray Tasting Notes
If i was to ask you “name me a gin made that is produced in Scotland”, most of you would be hard pressed to give me an answer. Some of you may mention Hendrick’s, or possibly some of the lesser seen brands like Edinburgh gin, Darnley’s View or Caorunn. But would you believe me ifContinue reading “Tanqueray Tasting Notes”
Rémy Martin Tasting Notes
Cognac, a brandy from the Cognac region of France, is a category that is heavily stereotyped with an image of rich, successful business types enjoying a hearty measure with a cigar being puffed emphatically. But the thing with stereotypes, and Rémy Martin in particular, is that they’ve accustomed themselves to a Chinese whisper. One consumer hears that the cognacContinue reading “Rémy Martin Tasting Notes”
Innis & Gunn
‘Born by accident’ – a phrase with a rather distinct meaning behind it. But what if you could turn around that meaning and have it shone in a positive light, say, for example, the story of Innis & Gunn? I give this independent Edinburgh brewer as an example because it literally was ‘born by accident’. Back in 2002, anContinue reading “Innis & Gunn”
Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review
Vertigo call themselves a ‘fine dining experience’, but with a lunch tine offer of two courses for £10, I opted to give them a go and see the hype that surrounds this 5 floor venue. Located between Albert’s Square and Deansgate, the former Japanese restaurant of Ithaca has been going strong for a couple of yearsContinue reading “Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review”
Prospect Brewery
Prospect Brewery is a classic example of how to realise your dreams, and in a tough environment which could have gone either way. Patsy Slevin began her dream during her days in the child care industry way back in 2007 and caught the bug of being a brewer after volunteering at Bolton based Bank TopContinue reading “Prospect Brewery”
Canvas Lounge Presents . . . Snow Queen Vodka
Canvas Lounge have joined forces with Drinks Enthusiast to bring you the very best brands each and every month! First up is the luxury spirit of Snow Queen vodka and the opportunity to try out four innovative cocktails as well as the chance to win your very own bottle. Cocktails will be £5 each, andContinue reading “Canvas Lounge Presents . . . Snow Queen Vodka”
Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting
Last week, Corks Out in Timperley hosted their monthly wine tasting, this time looking at offerings suited for the BBQ summer weather. Hosted by Karim, we were to be delving into Prosecco, three white, a rose and two reds all from various old and new world countries. So below, I give to you my tasting notes on each –Continue reading “Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting”
AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting
Last week, the Academy of Food and Wine hosted alongside Wines of Portugal a masterclass at Manchester’s Malmaison hotel, with the chance to try out a range of the New World wines that are slowly hitting our shores. Hosted by Joe Wadsack, a freelance wine professional, former columnist for The Daily Express, presenter on SaturdayContinue reading “AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting”
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