Last night was the next installment of The Liquorists much acclaimed spirit trails, with this month incorporating world whiskey. Following the same concept of their rum trail, we were to be enjoying 5 different spirits, 5 different cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Sound daunting? Challenge accepted! Starting the night in Manchester’s Northern QuarterContinue reading “The Liquorists – Whiskey Trail Review”
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Whisky Ambassador
You may have heard of the relatively new licensed course that has hit the drinks trade in the last few weeks, where you can become a fully trained Whisky Ambassador. Drinks Enthusiast is bringing the Whisky Ambassador team down to Manchester in June and would like to see if their are any whisky enthusiasts interestedContinue reading “Whisky Ambassador”
Grey Goose Taste By Appointment
DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL TASTE IN COCKTAILS WITH THE WORLD’S BEST TASTING VODKA Grey Goose, the World’s Best Tasting Vodka, is bringing an innovative campaign to the UK this Summer, aimed at helping cocktail lovers discover how to select a cocktail that is perfectly suited to their own personal taste. Every person has a unique taste profile, withContinue reading “Grey Goose Taste By Appointment”
Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings
join HENDRICK’S library of delightfully PECULIAR writings FOR UNUSUAL BOOK-WORMING SHENANIGANS AT BRIGHton FRINGE The delightfully peculiar HENDRICK’S Library – a remarkable haven stuffed full of objects of unusual history and function – will be taking residence at Brighton Fringe (17th – 27th May). A program crammed with informative and agreeable events throughout the weekContinue reading “Hendrick’s Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings”
Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes
Tonight, the Manchester branch of the Malmaison hotel chain hosted an insight into one of the worlds best-selling blended malts – Johnnie Walker. Hosted in their exclusive Ember bar, and by a gentleman ironically named Johnnie Walker, himself a former craftsmen cooper and now a Director of Wine and Spirits for Malmaison, the seven ofContinue reading “Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes”
Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings
I thought this would be an appropriate e-mail to forward to everyone! – A very quick reminder to you all that The Whisky Lounge have their series of Irish Invasion tastings coming up and starting this Friday! They will be tasting six of the finest from the Emerald Isle, showing off what they can really achieve, ratherContinue reading “Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings”
Rock the Farm & the Chase Cup 2012
ROCK THE FARM is a FREE two-night event hosted by Herefordshire based distillery, Chase. The aim of the event is to generously give something back to bartenders and the bar industry for their continued support for this iconic British brand of spirits and liqueurs. Saturday 14 – 16th July 2012 in the distillery’s groundsContinue reading “Rock the Farm & the Chase Cup 2012”
A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature
Hendrick’s Gin will be attending The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival from March 24th – 1st April. Visitors to Hendrick’s library within the tented Village at Oxford Literary Festival will be invited to contribute a most unusual libation-inspired story to the Library’s ever evolving collection of curious literary tales. Participants will be rewarded for suchContinue reading “A Genteel Tipple Through Gin in Literature”
Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar
Last night was the return of the monthly whisky tastings held at Manchester’s Kro Bar. This time Morrison Bowmore Distilleries were the guests, bringing with them Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch. Again for those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea inContinue reading “Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar”
Matthew Jukes’ Top 100 Australian Wine Tasting Review
Last Thursday one of the most anticipated nights of my busy working year so far finally arrived – Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best Australian Wine Tasting. Organised by Corks Out, the award-winning wine and spirit specialists chose the swanky 4* Park Royal Hotel near Warrington to host the next leg of Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best AustralianContinue reading “Matthew Jukes’ Top 100 Australian Wine Tasting Review”
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