Mackmyra has come a long way since 1999. Founded as the only whisky distillery in Sweden, it has earned a reputation despite its un-traditional Scandinavian location. But how, and more importantly, why is Sweden coming through as a force to be reckoned with in the whisky world? You have to start at the beginning toContinue reading “Mackmyra”
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Gloworm Tasting Notes
I touched recently on mixers, pre-made flavours where all you need to do is add your own spirit. Sometimes seen as a cheats way into making a good quality drink, but the wind seems to have changed, Gloworm are breaking in and offering something a little different, a bit more premium. Gloworm, the brainchild behindContinue reading “Gloworm Tasting Notes”
Think Ink – A Florist Selling Only Black Roses
In a world first, a FLORIST SELLING FLOWERS AS DARK AS THE KRAKEN’S INK, pops up in London this Valentine’s Day. Macabre bouquets are arranged in grave vases and come with a bottle of The Kraken Rum in place of the traditional champagne option. There is even a choice of 2 messages, ‘take me whole’Continue reading “Think Ink – A Florist Selling Only Black Roses”
Cremorne 1859
Co-founders of the UK based CASK Liquid Marketing Richard Herbert and Stuart Ekins launched their own spirits brand back in 2012. Their first release under the Cremorne 1859 banner was a London Dry gin named Colonel Fox, complete with a fox adorned label created and drawn by artist Charlotte Cory. Charlotte used the year ofContinue reading “Cremorne 1859”
Two Birds Tasting Notes
Breaking new ground at the moment is the new addition to the Two Birds portfolio in the form of a speciality cocktail gin. A first of its kind, Two Birds have decided to use their independence to create the perfect gin for cocktails that will fill a gap in the market for a stronger gin butContinue reading “Two Birds Tasting Notes”
Laimon Fresh Tasting Notes
Mixers seem to be the new trend at the end of 2013, and with the new year looking promising, I think it will only get bigger. With names such as Fentimans, Jax Coco and ZEO already featured, and brands such as Glo Worm looking at making a splash in 2014, it’s the turn of theContinue reading “Laimon Fresh Tasting Notes”
Beefeater Tasting Notes
The Chelsea Distillery is a name that many of you have probably never heard of, but back in the 1820’s, it was big business, and started one of the world’s most famous gin brands – Beefeater. I’m surprised I’ve never covered Beefeater fully before, and with a presence in most bars, it makes perfect senseContinue reading “Beefeater Tasting Notes”
Shot Dropz Tasting Notes
“We’ve all been there. On a cruise, dying to let our hair down and let loose. You get a bottle of rum, vodka, whatever you prefer, and you get your party started. But something doesn’t quite taste right. You need something to mix with your shot and you don’t want to pay the insane pricesContinue reading “Shot Dropz Tasting Notes”
Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine
Have a very Merry Christmas this year with Bénédictine liquor’s brand new festive cocktail, ‘Monk’s Punch’, created by Shaker & Company’s mixologist, Tim Garratt. With the usual mulled wines and spiced spirits making their appearances this winter, Bénédictine, the traditional French liquor, has decided to mix it up with a brand new tipple ofContinue reading “Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine”
Simon Rimmer Hosts Man vs Food At Robinsons Brewery
The American cult culinary TV series, ‘Man V Food’, has fast become a worldwide cultural touchstone, but how did local contestants cope with the mammoth meat feat dished up by Robinsons Visitors Centre in Stockport?!? On Tuesday the 17th December, Celebrity Chef Simon Rimmer put his wooden spoon aside for a front row seat atContinue reading “Simon Rimmer Hosts Man vs Food At Robinsons Brewery”
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