I thought i’d finish off a bottle of red tonight as i cooked myself a rump steak – the Spanish Las Corazas Tempranillo. A 3yr old red from the Castilla-La Mancha region A dark ruby colour awaits you and on the nose it gave off a significant blackcurrant and a slight hint of vanilla, followed with a taste thatContinue reading “Las Corazes Tempranillo Tasting Notes”
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Round-up
Just a brief round-up – Got back from Corks Out in Timperley today on the hunt for my flat-mates payday spirit buying – bottle of Goslings Black Seal rum. As always we had to sample some of the other dark rums on offer including Chairman’s Reserve and Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo! I also sampled anContinue reading “Round-up”
The Circle 360 – again!
This bar is growing and growing on me! I’ve been twice today and both times have been excellent. Excellent service, excellent atmosphere and most importantly excellent drinks! 1st time around was to try there Pornstar Martini. I asked for mine to be in a hi-ball glass which was duly served with the classic shot of champagneContinue reading “The Circle 360 – again!”
A few mentions
I thought i’d mention to you all that i swung by my local JD Wetherspoons The JP Joules today and purchased myself a pint of Adnams Gunhill (4%) by Adnams Brewery, one of their many guest ales. for £1.60! If any of you are member of CAMRA – Campaign for Real Ale, then you too will know that you receive vouchers for 50p offContinue reading “A few mentions”
Konyagi and Ouza Fire Water taste notes
Konyagi On a recent trip to Tanzania, my friend bought back with her a bottle of Konyagi, or ‘fire water’. Intrigued by this i googled what i could find on Konyagi (the back of the bottle was of no help due to what i presume was written in an African language) and came up with the following – INGREDIANT: Molasses,Continue reading “Konyagi and Ouza Fire Water taste notes”
Licor 43 Tasting notes
The ‘Spanish Smooth Sensation’ has made a comeback recently, with Licor 43 being ever-present on many new and existing back bars. This Spanish liqueur is made from citrus and fruit juices, flavoured with 43 different vanilla and aromatic herbs and spices (hence the name). Its origin though starts in the early 20th century at a small factory in theContinue reading “Licor 43 Tasting notes”
Pre-mixed Malibu & Cranberry Tasting Notes
I promised Malibu on there twitter feed I would try out some of their pre-mixed drinks that they offer so on a recent trip to the supermarket I bought a can of Malibu & Cranberry (£1.49). Having tasted my first pre-mixed drink only a few days ago (Jim Beam & Coke), I had high hopes for this version andContinue reading “Pre-mixed Malibu & Cranberry Tasting Notes”
The Romper Review
Last night for the fathers birthday he wanted to eat out at a place i’ve been to a couple of times called The Romper (just off Wilmslow Road near Manchester Aiport and next to Aviation Viewing Park). The Romper is your traditional English pub owned by the Chef & Brewer company and boasts ‘ freshly prepared pub food and highContinue reading “The Romper Review”
The Circle 360 Review
Theres a new champagne and cocktail bar located in the Italian area of the Trafford Centre’s Orient food hall. I’ve watched this bar grow from day one as it’s location is opposite to where i work and i’ve been itching to try it out ever since its grand opening less than a week ago. I took along a friend andContinue reading “The Circle 360 Review”
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