Tamdhu. One of the oldest whisky names in Scotland, yet personally I don’t think It crosses many people minds when talking about whisky. It’s not for the lack of wanting to, I believe looking at it all, it’s quietly being the bedrock of Scottish spirits. Quite a bold statement I suppose, so I better backContinue reading “Tamdhu”
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Forest
As some of you may know, I love supporting local produce. I exhibit at local festivals, experience local produce, and feature local brands who have entered the market. One such name that I have come across lately is Forest gin. A Macclesfield born spirit by Karl and Lindsay Bond, who undertook this as more aContinue reading “Forest”
Iceberg
What is the purest vodka available in the world? Grey Goose? Belvedere? Crystal Head? Imagine my surprise when Iceberg came to me and mentioned that they are number one, due to the low mineral content of the iceberg water that they harvest in Canada. Always intrigued to find out more, I’ve had a look at theirContinue reading “Iceberg”
WhistlePig
The UK has a new whiskey from the US, and it’s landed with fanfare in many of the influential icons of the drinks world laps as the bar trade is scrambling for a piece of what is known as WhistlePig. The oddly named is a straight rye whiskey, and is heralded as one of the best rye’sContinue reading “WhistlePig”
‘Bottle Your Own’ Whiskey Facilities Launch At Jameson Visitor Centres
Brian Nation, Master Distiller at The Midleton Distillery, marked the launch of new Jameson Bottle Your Own facilities at the Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin, by hand-filling a 70cl bottle of a new and rare Jameson Irish Whiskey. The new initiative, which is also launching at the Jameson Experience Midleton in Cork, invites whiskey fans toContinue reading “‘Bottle Your Own’ Whiskey Facilities Launch At Jameson Visitor Centres”
Gallo Family Vineyards Must-Have Mimosa
You’ll need: 1 bottle of chilled Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato Smooth orange juice Cranberry & raspberry juice 1 bottle of soda water Other (for garnish): One large orange, to be peeled Pomegranate seeds Edible flowers, e.g. pansies Method: Pour 350ml of chilled Gallo Family Vineyards Pink Moscato into a large jug Measure out 100mlContinue reading “Gallo Family Vineyards Must-Have Mimosa”
Jamie Jones From Fumo in Manchester Wins A Place In The UK Final Of World Class 2015
Following rounds of intense competition and exceptional creativity from all competitors Jamie Jones from Fumo in Manchester has been crowned as a WORLD CLASS semi-final winner. Having risen above 45 other regional finalists in yesterday’s heats, they will now go on to compete in the UK final of one of the industry’s biggest and most prestigiousContinue reading “Jamie Jones From Fumo in Manchester Wins A Place In The UK Final Of World Class 2015”
Sakana
Asian food is a cuisine that is rarely called upon in my world. I’ve nothing against it, I just prefer other types ahead, but like I am with my drink, on the odd occasion I will branch out, experience, learn and hopefully enjoy. With an invite to Sakana, the fairly new opening on Peter StreetContinue reading “Sakana”
William Grant & Sons UK Hosts Pilot ‘Winner Takes All’ Regional Cocktail Challenge Championing Bartenders
William Grant & Sons UK held an event at Reading based cocktail bar RYND last week, encouraging up and coming talent, outside of the capital, to showcase their skills. This first national Winner Takes All cocktail competition showed some amazing bartending talent whilst at the same time saw some of the William Grant & SonsContinue reading “William Grant & Sons UK Hosts Pilot ‘Winner Takes All’ Regional Cocktail Challenge Championing Bartenders”
Make Something Special For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day. What to do? Yes, you could buy the usual flowers, perfumes and chocolates but why not make her something special on Mother’s Day? We’ve scoured the land (a little bit) to find some lovely drinks we think mums might enjoy and, hopefully, you might too! First up is the Violet Fizz from theContinue reading “Make Something Special For Mother’s Day”
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