DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL TASTE IN COCKTAILS WITH THE WORLD’S BEST TASTING VODKA Grey Goose, the World’s Best Tasting Vodka, is bringing an innovative campaign to the UK this Summer, aimed at helping cocktail lovers discover how to select a cocktail that is perfectly suited to their own personal taste. Every person has a unique taste profile, withContinue reading “Grey Goose Taste By Appointment”
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Chase Tasting Notes
Over the past year, I’ve been lucky enough to try the spirits that UK-based Chase Distilleries offers to the trade, so after completing my tasting notes on their core range, I’ve decided to combine them all onto one page for your viewing pleasure. A little history first (1) – A farmer of 20 years, William Chase had been growing potatoes toContinue reading “Chase Tasting Notes”
Calle 23 Tasting Notes
Drinks Enthusiast has lately been expanding out into the category of Tequila, with Calle 23 the first to grace the pages. Not many consumers choose tequila as their drink of choice, unless it’s mixed in a margarita or tequila sunrise, and it probably gives many glimpses of nightmare sessions from their youth with lemon andContinue reading “Calle 23 Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings
join HENDRICK’S library of delightfully PECULIAR writings FOR UNUSUAL BOOK-WORMING SHENANIGANS AT BRIGHton FRINGE The delightfully peculiar HENDRICK’S Library – a remarkable haven stuffed full of objects of unusual history and function – will be taking residence at Brighton Fringe (17th – 27th May). A program crammed with informative and agreeable events throughout the weekContinue reading “Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings”
My Gineration Tasting Notes
A new addition to the ever-growing gin category has got a local feel to it, with Chester being the origins to My Gineration and there selection of fruit liqueurs. The My Gineration liqueurs are made entirely by hand in the village of Mollington, located just outside Chester, and are made using simple and pure ingredients – fruit, sugar, alcohol andContinue reading “My Gineration Tasting Notes”
Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes
I’ve been lucky enough recently to try out some of the portfolio of Boutique Brands, which includes G’Vine gin, Atlantico rum and Roberto Cavalli vodka. But the most unusual spirit they offer is something named Esprit de June, a liqueur created in France and can consider itself the only liqueur produced with the vine-flowers of Ugni Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon andContinue reading “Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes”
Socio Rehab Review
Socio Rehab has been called many things since its time on the streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and since its January refurb, those already positive words on their cocktail making skills can be used while sitting in modern comfort. I swung by a few days back for the first time this year for two reasonsContinue reading “Socio Rehab Review”
Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill
I was given the opportunity to try out Manchester Malmaison’s Sunday offering of ‘Toast to the Roast’, housed in their recently opened Smoak Bar & Grill. Never one to pass up on an opportunity to dine in one of Manchester’s premier hotels, myself and a friend opted for an early time slot and enjoyed a drinkContinue reading “Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill”
Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes
Tonight, the Manchester branch of the Malmaison hotel chain hosted an insight into one of the worlds best-selling blended malts – Johnnie Walker. Hosted in their exclusive Ember bar, and by a gentleman ironically named Johnnie Walker, himself a former craftsmen cooper and now a Director of Wine and Spirits for Malmaison, the seven ofContinue reading “Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes”
Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists
Ruth Yates. Most of you may have never heard of Ruth before, but she has the honour of being named 16th in the inaugural list of the top 75 most influential people in wine. A rather stunning accolade to hold, but not her only achievement as her independent wine and spirits company, Corks Out, has won over 20Continue reading “Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists”
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