Coming soon is the second whisky tasting event to be held at Kro 2 on Manchester’s Oxford Road. Following last month’s successful visit from the award-winning Cooley Distillery (https://drinksenthusiast.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/irish-whiskey-tasting-at-kro-2/) they now welcome the Scottish independent Compass Box to the table to present their portfolio of Scotch whisky delights. Their range will include – GreatContinue reading “Whisky Tasting at Kro 2”
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Ron Barceló Imperial & XM Royal Rum Tasting Notes
I swung by Corks Out in Timperley today to have a chat with their new General Manager Karim about all things wine and spirits. After pondering whether Chase should have kept their Marmalade vodka packaging clear or in their current orange bottle, Karim moved our attention to some open bottles of rum that he had availableContinue reading “Ron Barceló Imperial & XM Royal Rum Tasting Notes”
Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes
I’m rather lucky at the moment because my selection of wine on my wine rack is rather varied. An Italian Amarone lies next to a Tapiz Torrentes from Argentina and a favourite of mine, Chablis Premier Cru. But recently I cracked open a bottle of Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc (12.5%) from Chile, a wine that made the list at CasaContinue reading “Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes”
The Frozen Mop, Mobberley Review
On Monday night, a small family reunion was being taken place in the quiet rural village of Mobberley in Cheshire. The place? The Frozen Mop pub and restaurant which I have heard some very good reviews about, so naturally I was excited to experience! A Vintage Inn owned place, on the outside its strikingly white stoned walls mean youContinue reading “The Frozen Mop, Mobberley Review”
Bell’s Original Blended Scotch Tasting Notes
Bell’s, a blended Scotch whisky that has been around from as early as 1825, is a well-known brand that is found in most pubs, bars and restaurants. After finding a bottle on my recent move, it would be unprofessional of me to let it sit there and not be sampled! So here goes – on theContinue reading “Bell’s Original Blended Scotch Tasting Notes”
Frangelico Tasting Notes
Frangelico is one of those liqueurs you see all the time on the back bars of trendy cocktails places or sophisticated restaurants, yet you never seem to know what it is. Well I’ll tell you, it’s a hazelnut liqueur that can go well with a wide range of drinks including coffee, orange juice, on its own withContinue reading “Frangelico Tasting Notes”
Amarula Tasting Notes
Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa and uses the unique fruit of the Marula tree. Marula is an exotic fruit found only on the sub-Saharan plains of Africa, where it grows in the wild for just a few weeks of the year. Harvesting of the fruit, ripened under the African sun, happens at the height ofContinue reading “Amarula Tasting Notes”
RIGHT Gin Tasting Notes
This is the gin that got me back. I’ve never been a lover of gin but I first tried RIGHT way back at the Restaurant Show in 2009 when it was under the portfolio of Cellar Trends. And WOW. I don’t know whether it’s me and my sweet tooth but RIGHT gin doesn’t seem to give you aContinue reading “RIGHT Gin Tasting Notes”
The Lounge, Knutsford Review
The Lounge is Knutsford’s new stylish champagne and cocktail bar located on Princess Street and with its opening night only a few days before, and seeing their video of the refurbishment on YouTube, I popped in to see what all the fuss was about! With an ambient setting of Italian sofas, and a combination of both small roundContinue reading “The Lounge, Knutsford Review”
Irish Whiskey Tasting at Kro 2
Last night was Kro Bar’s monthly whiskey tasting night involving a range of whiskey from the Irish based Cooley Distillery. For those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea, they’ve expanded from 1 outlet to 5 in theContinue reading “Irish Whiskey Tasting at Kro 2”
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