Knowing fellow gin lovers always has its advantage. The Christmas holidays not only brought me the usual cheer and joy, but also the knowledge of my friend Gin Squirrel being given a rather large litre bottle of Bombay Sapphire East. Always one to try something a little different, I have been lucky enough to have aContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire East Tasting Notes”
Category Archives: Cocktail Recipes
G&J Distillers
Have you ever been to a distillery? Have you ever looked into your favourite brand and wondered where it comes from? Have you ever wondered if every name you see out in bars or shops comes from its own distillery? It’s probably something you wouldn’t know and to be fair not many people do. There’sContinue reading “G&J Distillers”
Diplomático
There’s brands within a certain category that create a consistent buzz. Brewdog does to ale what Hendrick’s does to gin and Grey Goose to vodka. But to have a portfolio that not only creates a buzz from birth, but also wins time after time is something of an achievement, something that Diplomático have down to a tee. IContinue reading “Diplomático”
The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes
A liqueur fit for a King? Berry Bros. & Rudd are steeped in tradition themselves, but to produce a liqueur that will warm the cockles of King Edward VII is a mighty step in the right direction. But how did it all come about? In the early days of King Edward VII’s reign, the royalContinue reading “The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes”
Thunder Tasting Notes
Catchphrases and slogans can define a brand. Budweiser is a prime example of this with their campaign back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, but smaller more unrecognised brands will launch themselves with a tag which will helpfully stick in people’s memories when browsing a bars offerings. Well here’s one – ‘The Mountain’s Best Kept Secret’ –Continue reading “Thunder Tasting Notes”
Crystal Head Vodka – End of the World Cocktails
Inspired by the world of the supernatural and the archeological mystery of the 13 crystal heads, Crystal Head Vodka is the brainchild of iconic actor Dan Aykroyd. With the world’s predicted end this Friday 21st December-according to the Mayan Calendar- Crystal Head Vodka has created two cocktails to toast our (possible) impending doom. Should theContinue reading “Crystal Head Vodka – End of the World Cocktails”
A Festive Full Moon Cocktail to Celebrate the Party Season
Celebrate the festive season and the full moon on 28 December with a Ginger Fizz Full Moon Cocktail created by Zubrowka’s brand ambassador and cocktail connoisseur, Pawel Rolka. Legend has it that the bison grass that gives Zubrowka its distinctive herbaceous flavour grows surprisingly well under a full moon. It is not known what causesContinue reading “A Festive Full Moon Cocktail to Celebrate the Party Season”
Babička Tasting Notes
For vodka lovers there can be quite a divide. Some stick with the well-known brands like Grey Goose, Belvedere, Chase or Absolut, others on the other-hand are quite adventurous and try new flavours and differences like Zubrowka, Snow Queen or a flavoured Stolichnaya. Babička comes under the latter – something a little quirky with a historyContinue reading “Babička Tasting Notes”
Bloodshot Tasting Notes
There are spirits out there who have defined their own category within a category. Bloodshot has become the latest to add themselves to this trend, the trend being a vodka flavour to help create a certain cocktail. Absolut did it with their Absolut Pepper, Belvedere released Belvedere Bloody Mary and now Bloodshot have come into the frameContinue reading “Bloodshot Tasting Notes”
Southern Comfort Tasting Notes
Southern Comfort is a brand that everyone knows. Go to any bar and you will see it showcased with your favourite mixer or blended into a cocktail. But have you ever tried it straight? Over a couple of cubes of ice? It’s a rarity you ever hear this spirit called over a bar to be drunkContinue reading “Southern Comfort Tasting Notes”
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