Being based in Manchester, I’m well versed with the bar scene of both the city centre and the surrounding area. Whether it’s promoting a specific bar to the wider world, launching a product in an established venue, or hosting a master class within a newcomer, I’m always in and around, getting to know the trendsContinue reading “Shake, Rattle and Stir on the London Gin Journey”
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The Glenlivet Nàdurra Expands Into A Range Of Cask Experiences
The Glenlivet, the original single malt whisky, is expanding its celebrated The Glenlivet Nàdurra brand into a range featuring different cask experiences as it aims to build on its strong development in the growing single malt whisky market*. Nikki Burgess, Global Brand Director for The Glenlivet at Chivas Brothers, comments: “The Glenlivet Nàdurra is theContinue reading “The Glenlivet Nàdurra Expands Into A Range Of Cask Experiences”
Ballantine’s Releases 17yr Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition To Complete Set Of Four Unique Ballantine’s Blends
Ballantine’s, the world’s No. 2 Scotch whisky, has today announced the release of Ballantine’s 17 Year Old Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition. This special blend completes a set of four limited editions, each of which has been created to demonstrate the unique structure of Ballantine’s 17 Year Old and how this is achieved. Of all ofContinue reading “Ballantine’s Releases 17yr Signature Distillery Glentauchers Edition To Complete Set Of Four Unique Ballantine’s Blends”
Bunnahabhain Bottle Hunt Returns to Islay
Bunnahabhain Single Malt Whisky is offering an exclusive chance to attend the biggest event in the whisky calendar, Feis Ile – the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. The digital competition, The Helmsman’s Trail, will run over a four-week period and challenges discerning whisky lovers to find four bottles of Bunnahabhain hidden around Islay. Each week, a winnerContinue reading “Bunnahabhain Bottle Hunt Returns to Islay”
Gilpin’s Tasting Notes
Everyone has a goal in life. To do the best, succeed and fulfil your ambitions, make yourself strive to be at the top of the mountain. No matter what career path you choose, you will always have targets, little goals that keep you focused. One of my main targets in life has been surpassed andContinue reading “Gilpin’s Tasting Notes”
Reyka Bitters Tasting Notes
Bitters can be a bartenders best friend. Most bars will have a box full of wonderful flavours, all adding a different dimension to your favourite drink. From the most famous to the most extensive, your never short on possibilities, both in a bar or indeed at home. It’s also common these days for collaborations, creatingContinue reading “Reyka Bitters Tasting Notes”
Win With Ballantine’s Brasil!
To celebrate the launch of Ballantine’s Brasil, a brand new lime-infused spirit drink from the world’s No 2 Scotch whisky brand, I’ve teamed up with Ballantine’s to offer one lucky winner the chance to win their very own Brasil Cocktail Kit! Ballantine’s Brasil has been created by selectively cask steeping Scotch whisky with Brazilian limeContinue reading “Win With Ballantine’s Brasil!”
Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Bartender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition
Chivas Regal, the world’s first luxury Scotch whisky, is celebrating the craftsmanship at the heart of bartending with the launch of its first-ever global cocktail competition, The Chivas Masters. The Chivas Masters sees the iconic brand highlight its rich heritage by challenging the world’s best bartenders to create classic cocktails from four of the greatContinue reading “Chivas Celebrates The Skill Of The Master Bartender With Exclusive New Cocktail Competition”
Hoptimum Prime Roll’s Out’ To Pubs
Hoptimum Prime, Robinsons’ spring seasonal ale, has ‘rolled out’ across the country. This carefully crafted 4.1% ABV amber ale has returned and is exclusively available to pubs until the end of April. Returning for a second year, this delicious quaffable brew exhibits a rich array of malt flavours which are complimented by a crisp, dryContinue reading “Hoptimum Prime Roll’s Out’ To Pubs”
A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs
Guest writer Keeley Watts experienced once of my spirit evenings a few weeks back. Take a look at what she thought of the expressions I had on offer; Most drink related events in the North West tend to take place in Manchester City Centre. This is great for me as I live there so canContinue reading “A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs”
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