Guest writer Keeley Watts experienced once of my spirit evenings a few weeks back. Take a look at what she thought of the expressions I had on offer; Most drink related events in the North West tend to take place in Manchester City Centre. This is great for me as I live there so canContinue reading “A Night Of Living Ventures In The Suburbs”
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Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux attended one of my spirit based events last week, taking advantage of learning about some of the venues most favourite spirits to offer; On a grey Tuesday afternoon, I hopped on a train heading out of Piccadilly towards a part of Greater Manchester I’d never explored before. Well, technically Greater Manchester,Continue reading “Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass at The Hale Grill”
Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK
Guest writer Rowan Molyneux visited this years Northern Restaurant and Bar in Manchester to offer us her view on the highlights to look out for; On Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th of March, the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show was in full swing. The North’s biggest hospitality event, NRB played host to scores of exhibitors,Continue reading “Northern Restaurant and Bar, and The Changing Face of American Craft Beer in the UK”
The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition
The London Distillery Company has announced its collaboration with luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason to create a limited edition Dodd’s Gin, commemorating one year since the inaugural batch was launched in the store. No more than 300 bottles are to be produced and will be launched in-store on Wednesday 2nd April 2014. Botanical inspiration hasContinue reading “The London Distillery Company Announces Dodd’s Gin, Fortnum’s Edition”
A St Patrick’s Weekend With Jameson
St Patrick’s day is celebrated the world over. It’s a time where all bars in the UK and USA especially, will dress to the colours of Ireland and promote their Irish offerings to the masses that will swarm through their doors. It’s inevitable, and there’s no way to escape it. To me, working in theContinue reading “A St Patrick’s Weekend With Jameson”
A Look At The Bacardi ‘Untameable Since 1862’ Campaign
‘Definition of untamable in English: not capable of being controlled.’ It’s hard to imagine going through life as free as a bird and living as easy as one, two, three. There will always be obstacles, there will always be hard times and there will always be surprises that can alter your path and set you offContinue reading “A Look At The Bacardi ‘Untameable Since 1862’ Campaign”
We’re Crazy! But We’re Also Crazy About Our Rum
An afternoon with Santa Teresa awaited my guest author last week . . “After descending the stairs into the darkness of The Liar’s Club, your eyes focus on woven beach matting, colourful posters, bamboo support posts, huge wooden rum barrels, and old, worn brickwork. Reggae tunes are playing, and as we settle down on theContinue reading “We’re Crazy! But We’re Also Crazy About Our Rum”
DeSilver Tasting Notes
When talking of a good rum, you’ll always hear a tale or two told. DeSilver is no different. It is said that in the 17th Century, a bloodthirsty old pirate named Captain DeSilver became famous due to the speed of his sword, won the sobriquet and the admiration of all the sirens in the Caribbean.Continue reading “DeSilver Tasting Notes”
Staritsky Levitsky and Distil. No.9
It’s odd, but as of 2014, there’s hardly any Ukrainian vodka brands available in the UK, which is surprising compared to its closeness to Russia, but it seems to be a country who is proud of its creations, yet have the unwillingness to share to the rest of the world. Staritsky Levitsky has broken this mould. UkraineContinue reading “Staritsky Levitsky and Distil. No.9”
Pigalle Tasting Notes
Pigalle vodka came across my radar in the past week or so, with intrigue from their bottle design capturing my eye. I received one of five different bottle labels, with mine symbolising Paris with the use of a red light glowing from a lamp post, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Being a FrenchContinue reading “Pigalle Tasting Notes”
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