Some of you may know Roberto Cavalli as a leading Italian fashion designer, the creator of the ‘sand-blast look’ for jeans, and detailed exotic prints which has made him a cultural icon. But did you also know that he has created Italy’s first wholly produced vodka? “Inspired and dedicated to the sexy woman who is the iconic, eternal museContinue reading “Roberto Cavalli Tasting Notes”
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Bathtub Gin Tasting Notes
Unique. One word to describe the nod to traditional styled gin that came before the art of distillation. The 21st century has brought the forgotten trend of producing ‘gin in a bathtub’ back into the limelight, with Professor Cornelius Ampleforth the forerunner. The gin is made in ‘ultra-small’ batches of only 30 to 60 bottlesContinue reading “Bathtub Gin Tasting Notes”
Whyte and Mackay Special Tasting Notes
Most consumers will have heard of this blended malt and may have even experienced it at some point in their lives, so it would only be fitting that it should grace the pages of the site, starting with the Whyte and Mackay Special. How did Whyte and Mackay start out? Created in Glasgow in 1844,Continue reading “Whyte and Mackay Special Tasting Notes”
Sale Beer Festival – Fancy a Beer Mate 2012
Last night there was a more local affair happening in the town of Sale as the Fancy a Beer Mate company came to Sale’s Masonic Hall for the start of a two-day festival of all things ale. Promising local breweries in both ale, cider and perry, along with entertainment, it would be rude not to go along andContinue reading “Sale Beer Festival – Fancy a Beer Mate 2012”
Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting
Last Thursday I took part in one of Corks Out monthly wine tasting events, and this month their Timperley store focused on Austria. Our hosts for the evening were Karim and Alan, two highly knowledgeable gentleman who would guide us through seven different Austrian wines, as well as touching on the history of the wine market inContinue reading “Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting”
Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu
Last week I had the chance to try out the new cocktail menu at Manchester’s premier casino – Manchester 235. Set in the converted Great Northern Warehouse, their Fusion Bar attracts all walks of life no matter what day or time, and the four recipes on hand for me to tackle supported this case inContinue reading “Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu”
The Liquorists – Whiskey Trail Review
Last night was the next installment of The Liquorists much acclaimed spirit trails, with this month incorporating world whiskey. Following the same concept of their rum trail, we were to be enjoying 5 different spirits, 5 different cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Sound daunting? Challenge accepted! Starting the night in Manchester’s Northern QuarterContinue reading “The Liquorists – Whiskey Trail Review”
Whisky Ambassador
You may have heard of the relatively new licensed course that has hit the drinks trade in the last few weeks, where you can become a fully trained Whisky Ambassador. Drinks Enthusiast is bringing the Whisky Ambassador team down to Manchester in June and would like to see if their are any whisky enthusiasts interestedContinue reading “Whisky Ambassador”
Magellan Gin Tasting Notes
Have you always wondered if gin was practically colourless? Well Magellan gin will give you a surprise. Using the inspiration of Ferdinand de Magellan in 1519, who circumnavigated the world to explore the ‘spice islands’ and the several barrels of cloves that were brought back, the Magellan gin is hand crafted in small batches usingContinue reading “Magellan Gin Tasting Notes”
Blue Gin Tasting Notes
After noticing Blue Gin being promoted in Harrod’s during my last trip to London, I’ve finally been able to add this Austrian spirit to the Drinks Enthusiast gin category. So how does Blue Gin differ from other brands? Using the wheat variety ‘Mulan’, grown from fields in upper Austria, it is distilled twice in aContinue reading “Blue Gin Tasting Notes”
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