Everyone has more than likely heard of this brand. It can sometimes be considered an icon in the drinks world, with many consumers coming across it at some point in their lives. It can also divide opinion, with more varieties coming out and Jack Daniel’s seen as more the mixing whisky instead of being sippedContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail of the Week – Dandelion Honey
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is the rather delectable Dandelion Honey using some of my favourite items. Dandelion Honey Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 50 ml Sipsmith Gin 1 Large Spoon Of Pure Honey 50 ml Fentimans Dandelion & Burdock 1 Drop Of LaContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Dandelion Honey”
Warner Edwards
Another one of the mainstays in the recent gin resurgence here in the UK, Warner Edwards have recently released their 5th expression since their beginnings back in late 2012. With this, lets take a look at how the journey has come along, tasting the expressions along the way. Warner Edwards is the brainchild of twoContinue reading “Warner Edwards”
Cocktail of the Week – Made in California
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is the birth of a new signature Martini at The Vineyard, which will seasonally change using only 100% Californian spirits. 1st up though, is the Spring edition – Made in California – Spring Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 50 mlContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Made in California”
Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes
A staple to any bar around the world is Maker’s Mark. The bottle alone creates a buzz with its presence, but it’s not, well compared to other major presences like Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or Woodford Reserve, really been around for that long. 1958 to be exact. Well the production of Maker’s Mark started inContinue reading “Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes”
Hunters Tasting Notes
As some of you know, I’m a sucker for local produce. But one spirit that came on board at a recent venture of mine is a premium Cheshire gin named Hunters. Two men are behind the brand – Ian Cass who is a veteran of the on-trade and Jon Jones who is well-known in theContinue reading “Hunters Tasting Notes”
Blackwood’s
I’m a sucker for traditionalism. Whether its cocktails, spirits, bars or restaurants, I just love delving back into how things were originally created, or indeed how they should be created. Take Blackwood’s gin for example, created using hand-harvested Shetland botanicals. A time-honoured tradition that just makes this brand, to me, stand out that little bitContinue reading “Blackwood’s”
Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney shows how Easter and chocolate don’t always have to come covered in foil. For the holiday, or indeed any other day of the year, he’s gone for a little spice – The Easter Martini Glass – Martini Ingredients –Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – The Easter Martini”
Rebellion Tasting Notes
There’s many a spiced rum out in the world, but one of the newer brands that is getting a bit of publicity and bartenders talking, is Rebellion Spiced. But why is this? Well after a bit of digging, here’s what i found – Rebellion Spiced is a blend of Caribbean rums (i’ve been reliably informedContinue reading “Rebellion Tasting Notes”
Koko Kanu
Koko Kanu offers something a little different, especially to what you expect it to be. From Jamaica, white rum is blended with natural coconut to create the only full strength coconut flavoured rum in the UK. Named in honour of Jamaica’s original inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, and a label that shows the Jamaican national birdContinue reading “Koko Kanu”
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