March is nearly at an end, and last night we could say the same for the third instalment of Manchester Whisky Club. Catering for those who want to meet up regularly for a chat with like-minded whisky fans, and a couple of drams to of course chat over. Held at the Lass O’Gowrie, the third meeting had aContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – March”
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An Evening with Chase Distillery
I’ve just received this from one of my collaborators David Coveney, Head Barman of the Vineyard at Stockcross and The Spirit Cellar. Our name speaks for itself, we’re all about wine. However, on 21st June we’re going to be matching gin and vodka cocktails, using Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery spirits, to each of the four courses to be enjoyedContinue reading “An Evening with Chase Distillery”
Whisky & Water…The Undiluted Truth
BOWMORE® ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES – THE BOWMORE WATER PROGRAMME – Islay, Scotland – Bowmore®, the first Islay Single Malt whisky, introduces The Bowmore Water Programme, a global whisky and water education programme featuring hand-crafted water dispensing units and staff trainings to key on-trade accounts around the world. The programme has beenContinue reading “Whisky & Water…The Undiluted Truth”
Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge at the Brighton Fringe
EXPAND YOUR MIND, STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AND REVIVE YOUR SPIRIT OF CURIOSITY ROLL UP! ROLL UP! JOIN HENDRICK’S CARNIVAL OF KNOWLEDGE AT THE BRIGHTON FRINGE The delightfully diverting HENDRICK’S Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – will offer intellectual sustenance to all minds at this year’s Brighton Fringe (24th – 27th May). Continue reading “Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge at the Brighton Fringe”
The UK’s Largest Cocktail Master Class returns to Manchester…Bigger and better!
Celebrating Manchester’s vibrant cocktail scene, Cocktails in the City is the largest ever cocktail master class returns to the grandiose surroundings of the Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall on 2nd May. With 18 bars, 600 cocktail enthusiasts and over 1,500 cocktails, this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever. From 18.00 –Continue reading “The UK’s Largest Cocktail Master Class returns to Manchester…Bigger and better!”
Marmalade Day Cocktails
I’ve been greatly informed that Saturday 2nd March is Marmalade Day. With this in mind, it makes sense to showcase a few marmalade styled cocktails! Glass – Rocks Ingredients – 50 ml Ceylon Arrack 3 tsp British Marmalade 3 Slices of fresh orange 1 Maraschino cherry 1/2 inch fresh ginger Method – Prepare rim ofContinue reading “Marmalade Day Cocktails”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – February
February has been and gone, and so has the second meeting of the inaugural Manchester Whisky Club. You did read that right by the way. It comes as rather a surprise to find out that Manchester is lacking a whisky club. For a city that hosts a yearly Whisky Festival with a packed crowd, there’s no shortage of interestContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – February”
Jennie McAlpine Plays Cupid This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air at Annies – the cosy new restaurant recently opened by Jennie McAlpine and partner Chris Farr – as preparations are made for Valentine’s Day. Said Jennie: “It’s going to be a lovely romantic evening here at Annies. We’ve got a harpist playing live to create a nice intimate atmosphere andContinue reading “Jennie McAlpine Plays Cupid This Valentine’s Day”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – January
It came as rather a surprise to find out that Manchester is lacking a whisky club. For a city that hosts a yearly Whisky Festival with a packed crowd, there’s no shortage of interest of the subject, but to cater for those who want to meet up regularly for a chat with like-minded fans aContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – January”
York Whisky Festival 2012 Review
Last year I became lucky enough to experience two whisky festivals organised by The Whisky Lounge. I happened to be in York for a weekend and heard that the Whisky Festival was in town, so naturally I decided to spend the afternoon there. I targeted the whiskies I knew I hadn’t tried in Manchester, asContinue reading “York Whisky Festival 2012 Review”
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