Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth

Love Drinks is delighted to announce the arrival of the rare Mancino Vecchio Vermouth to the UK. The Mancino Vermouths are blended with the finest ingredients to make original, yet classic, recipes created by world renowned Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino. The Vecchio adds to the core range, which includes Bianco, Secco and Rosso Vermouth styles.Continue reading “Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth”

St Germain Tasting Notes

I love a liqueur I can sip. Just one that you can crack open no matter what time of day it is and enjoy. Even better if it’s versatile enough to mix simply within some classic drinks. St Germain is a staple to my drinks cabinet because it does just that. Question is, out ofContinue reading “St Germain Tasting Notes”

Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes

Liqueurs are a major part of any bars existence, with many flavours used within many a creation or sipped over ice. Orange, hazelnut, coffee, elderflower, they’re all pure, one single flavour in a bottle. But there is a trend, a trend that can be said to have started with the likes of Grand Marnier, blendingContinue reading “Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes”

Benchmark Tasting Notes

McAfee’s Benchmark is a premium bourbon, but one that you probably won’t see on your bar travels as much as it probably should. As I’m one for highlighting some of the more ‘forgotten’ brands within my work, I took the time to dig a little deeper for you all. The McAfee’s Benchmark brand was createdContinue reading “Benchmark Tasting Notes”

Broker’s Tasting Notes

A gin, specially blended to be dry with an image driven to literally tip the hat to the gin craze of England. Broker’s does just that, the brain child of Martin and Andy Dawson. Broker’s has also won more top awards in international competitions over the last ten years than any other gin. But we’reContinue reading “Broker’s Tasting Notes”

Create The Berry Gallo For The Festive Season

At the recent Cheshire Christmas Festival, I showcased a variety of Christmas drinks to suit all moods during the festive period. One in particular went down very well over the two days, so I thought I’d recreate and showcase to you all, just in time for the holiday season! Berry Gallo Glass – Wine orContinue reading “Create The Berry Gallo For The Festive Season”

Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression

EXCLUSIVELY FOR TRAVEL RETAIL Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has released a rare limited edition of the 1975 expression exclusively to travel retail. With only 500 bottles in existence, only the lucky few will be able to savour this rare, cask strength non-chill filtered Single Malt, which has been aged inContinue reading “Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression”

Jura Welcomes You To The Story Season

Jura are celebrating great storytellers in all forms throughout their Story Season campaign. In light of this, Art Wednesday have created a video featuring innovative graphic designer, Noma Bar, discussing his inspiration and daily life. Jura Whisky is searching for other remarkable stories in 1000 characters or less to showcase as they search for theContinue reading “Jura Welcomes You To The Story Season”

Master Blender Colin Scott Enjoys 40 Years In The Whisky Industry

World-renowned Master Blender Colin Scott is celebrating 40 years in the whisky industry. Highlights of his glittering career include the creation of luxury whiskies Chivas Regal 18 Year Old and Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, as well as the growth of the Royal Salute range. Colin developed an early passion for whisky, as he grewContinue reading “Master Blender Colin Scott Enjoys 40 Years In The Whisky Industry”

Ballantine’s

Over the past two years, I’ve been enjoying two rather nice drams from Ballantine’s. The Christmas reserve blew me away back in 2012, and I hailed it as one of the best drams that I have experienced. One year later, I’ve been sent the latest expression in the Christmas Reserve portfolio, but as I conductedContinue reading “Ballantine’s”