Drinks Enthusiast

Solerno

Liqueurs are a huge part of any bar offering, or indeed your own collection at home. Most of you have heard of the classics – Baileys, Tia Maria, Bénédictine etc, but there’s always one’s that stand out when browsing a little closer to the flavour profiles available. How about Solerno for example? A blood orange flavouredContinue reading “Solerno”

Michter’s

There’s a new whiskey making waves here in the UK, and if you follow me on any of my social media channels, you would have seen me become one of the first to experience when they were released only 12 weeks ago. A look into these new expressions from the Michter’s brand reveals some classic history lessons,Continue reading “Michter’s”

Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015

Entering the second birthday of the Manchester Whisky Club, we decided to take a break from the whisky itself due to the January blues, and side-stepped into the world or rum as a one-off. Held once again at The Briton’s Protection, here’s a run down of the expressions we explored, and my tasting notes toContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015”

Cotswolds

English whisky is creating a new era. The English Whisky Company is the most well-known at the moment, but there are a couple of producers ageing their stock to satisfy a growing interest in, well, whisky that’s not from Scotland, Ireland or America. People’s palates are changing, and the likes of Cotswolds are there toContinue reading “Cotswolds”

Tito’s Handmade Vodka Joins Forces With The 2015 NME Awards

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is proud to sponsor this year’s infamous NME awards and is also pleased to be supporting the Best Track category. With past winners including Oasis, Florence and the Machine and Arctic Monkeys, the NME awards have been recognising and rewarding the very best in music for over 60 years. This year theContinue reading “Tito’s Handmade Vodka Joins Forces With The 2015 NME Awards”

Love And Death This Valentines

Came across this today for a different take on your usual Champagne cocktails – Love and Death Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 60 ml Bulleit Rye 30 ml Viscolata Cardinale 15 ml Vermouth Cocchi 10 ml Red Verjus 2 dash Spanish Bitters 1 dash Abbot’s bitters 1 pcs Grapefruit peel Method – In a mixingContinue reading “Love And Death This Valentines”

Bulleit & Beer at The Stevedores – The Alternative Romantic Combination this Valentine’s Day

For those looking to escape the annual love-fest that is Valentine’s Day, iconic frontier whiskey Bulleit and the team behind the acclaimed London Craft Beer Festival have the perfect solution with The Stevedores, a sensational six-week beer and whiskey pop-up in East London. Perfect as a fun cold weather hideaway for groups of friends, orContinue reading “Bulleit & Beer at The Stevedores – The Alternative Romantic Combination this Valentine’s Day”

Savour + Share Bowmore’s Limited Edition Black Rock Gift Pack This Valentine’s Day

Treat the whisky lover in your life to something they’re sure to love this Valentine’s Day. Wrap up warm and enjoy Bowmore Black Rock’s smoky infusion of raisins, pepper, cocoa beans and burnt orange, balanced with delicious peat smoke and treacle toffee – ideal to share and savour with loved ones on cold evenings. BowmoreContinue reading “Savour + Share Bowmore’s Limited Edition Black Rock Gift Pack This Valentine’s Day”

Enjoy A Tailor-Made Valentine’s Day At The Ampersand Hotel

Already panicking about pulling off the perfect Valentine’s Day? The Ampersand Hotel, South Kensington, is inviting guests to personalise their pillows for the ultimate romantic stay. Guests can also enjoy Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea in the beautiful setting of The Drawing Rooms, as well as cocktails and modern Mediterranean sharing plates in the hotel’s atmosphericContinue reading “Enjoy A Tailor-Made Valentine’s Day At The Ampersand Hotel”

The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s

The King of Soho, a super premium gin distilled in the heart of London, is inviting love birds and singletons alike to the legendary Soho establishment Kettner’s this Valentine’s Day to enjoy cocktails in the city’s coolest and most mischievous district. Award-winning head barman Scott Mather has created two exclusive cocktails at Kettner’s available fromContinue reading “The King Of Soho And Kettner’s Come Together For Valentine’s”