So December is upon us and to celebrate, Drinks Enthusiast is offering the best of the best christmas cocktails out there, sourced from some exciting brands as well as throwing in some home-own creations. Day 1 – Mulled Cosmopolitan – Belvedere A typical Belvedere twist. Baking spices and citrus oils add layers of warm notesContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 1”
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Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display
Hendrick’s gin have recently created a rather unusual take on the classic christmas carol by James Halliwell, ‘The 12 days of Christmas’, as part of their Hendrick’s Most Unusual Christmas Shop Window. They’ve partnered with the Most Unusual Minds from the worlds of art, jewellery and taxidermy to create this delightfully peculiar interpretation. From ten sleazyContinue reading “Hendrick’s Presents a Most Unusual 13th Day of Christmas Window Display”
The Liquorists Vodka Trail Review
Last night was another installment into The Liquorists busy calendar, the vodka trail. Following the same concept of their Nominees & Spirited Ventures trails last month, we were to be enjoying 5 different vodka’s, 5 different vodka cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Sound daunting? Challenge accepted! Starting theContinue reading “The Liquorists Vodka Trail Review”
The Liquorist Trails Review
During the Manchester Food and Drink Festival last month, a Manchester based company named The Liquorists held 3 different trails around the many bars and restaurants Manchester has to offer. The Liquorists themselves are Jody Monteith and Tom Sneesby, 2 guys who know everything and anything about drinking in Manchester, so ideally the perfect hosts for 2 nights ofContinue reading “The Liquorist Trails Review”
The Alchemist Review
There’s been a lot of talk lately in the Manchester area, and one place that keeps getting a mention is a bar that ‘is proud to stay true to the principles of bartending’. They name themselves The Alchemist, and their situated in the busy Spinningfields area of Manchester. They were in the running for the titleContinue reading “The Alchemist Review”
Stolichnaya Vodka Tasting Notes
Another event I took part in at the recent London Cocktail Week was hosted by Maxxium Brands at the Soho based Zenna Bar. Patsy Christie was our host as she talked about the Russian vodka Stolichnaya and 4 of their flavoured offerings – vanilla, citrus, raspberry and the new apple flavour. Before I come ontoContinue reading “Stolichnaya Vodka Tasting Notes”
Wemyss Malts
Wemyss Malts were on of the first ranges on whisky I covered when I started Drinks Enthusiast back in 2011. Since then, Wemyss Malts range of expressions have grown, culminating in some hand-crafted beauties! Before I re-visit though, lets take a look at Wemyss; Wemyss Malts, pronounced ‘Weems’, are a boutique whisky company with connections toContinue reading “Wemyss Malts”
Sloane’s Gin Tasting Notes
Sloane’s Gin have just come off the success of their first ever world cocktail competition held at the The Blacksmith & The Toffeemaker in London, so i thought it would be a good time to take a look back at this Dutch gin that first graced the shelves back in October last year. So what is Sloane’s?Continue reading “Sloane’s Gin Tasting Notes”
G’Vine Tasting Notes
G’Vine, handcrafted in France, seems to have redefined the frontiers of the gin category, erasing traditional ideas and changing the perception of this centuries-old spirit. While most of the world’s gin is made from grain spirit, G’Vine Gin is crafted from grape spirit which creates a silky, luxurious feel. France’s Cognac region is the birthplace of G’Vine, using Ugni Blanc grapes whichContinue reading “G’Vine Tasting Notes”
Amarula Tasting Notes
Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa and uses the unique fruit of the Marula tree. Marula is an exotic fruit found only on the sub-Saharan plains of Africa, where it grows in the wild for just a few weeks of the year. Harvesting of the fruit, ripened under the African sun, happens at the height ofContinue reading “Amarula Tasting Notes”
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