After showcasing Cachaça lately, it makes sense to look at one that has only recently come out onto the market, and is going down a storm with the organic lovers. I give to you Abelha. Abelha Cachaça comes from Rio de Contas within Bahia in northern Brazil where small-holding farmers grow 100% organic sugar cane. The caneContinue reading “Abelha”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Sagatiba Tasting Notes
Cachaça is a funny spirit. A hard sell sometimes, but can fly out once tasted straight or even within a caipirinha. A brand that many bars stay trusted too, and recently seen a surge in popularity, is Sagatiba. Why the surge though? Well Gruppo Campari acquired the brand back in 2011 and with this cameContinue reading “Sagatiba Tasting Notes”
Skipper Tasting Notes
There is a rum in the world that is shouting about itself. Skipper proudly states on every bottle, and icon in its own right as it’s the same label as when it first came out in 1930, that it is ‘The Best In This Rum World’. A bold statement perhaps, especially with many more rumsContinue reading “Skipper Tasting Notes”
Davna Tasting Notes
A country loves a secret. Whether it’s a recipe handed down for generations or a production method that has stood the test of time, its origin country will be proud to say that they can firmly stamp their name alongside that brand. One such name is Davna. A Polish vodka that created from old-time recipesContinue reading “Davna Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Gin Presents The Juniper Sling Cocktail
The Juniper Sling cocktail is inspired perfumers Penhaligon’s, Juniper Sling fragrance. Crafted by Geoff Robinson from Happiness Forgets, it combines the bitter notes of lemon juice with the freshness of juniper and sweetness of sugar syrup, to provide a delightfully refreshing tipple for your palette this spring. Juniper Sling 40ml Hendrick’s Gin 20ml Byrrh 20ml Lemon Juice 10mlContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Presents The Juniper Sling Cocktail”
Toast St George With A Patron’s Punch
Celebrate St George’s Day by toasting glasses of Gallo Family Vineyards Patron’s Punch. Just like our patron Saint this cocktail is rich with flavours of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry. When serving with food, keep the menu quintessentially British, treat friends and family to a mini fish and chips starter, a main course of traditional Beef Wellington followed byContinue reading “Toast St George With A Patron’s Punch”
Brugal
The Dominican Republic only has a couple of rum brands coming from its land that many of you will know for example, Matusalem and Atlantico, but there is one that could stake a claim of being the most well-known – Brugal. Brugal was founded by Andrés Brugal Montener in 1888. Andres was a Spanish émigré in Cuba, and it was in CubaContinue reading “Brugal”
Botran Tasting Notes
After featuring Botran in a previous piece, I’ve been lucky enough to try some more of their portfolio, and I thought it only makes sense to showcase the brand properly. So what is Botran and why was I eager to seek out more of their range? Botran is originally a name recognized for sugar cane production where the Botran family rumContinue reading “Botran Tasting Notes”
Fifty Pounds Tasting Notes
To name a brand, you think of something quirky, unique, a name that will stand out. Or how about a simple, every day words name that nods back to a pivotal time in the gin history? That’s what Fifty Pounds has done, and bring to light how important this time was in the production of not justContinue reading “Fifty Pounds Tasting Notes”
Mamont Tasting Notes
I’m a sucker for quirky bottles. I’ve always found them to be eye-catching and I’ll head straight for them if I ever see any on a shelf. There’s a Siberian vodka that had this effect on me going by the name of Mamont, and lately I’ve been lucky enough to try it out. But before I come onto my tastingContinue reading “Mamont Tasting Notes”
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