“We’ve all been there. On a cruise, dying to let our hair down and let loose. You get a bottle of rum, vodka, whatever you prefer, and you get your party started. But something doesn’t quite taste right. You need something to mix with your shot and you don’t want to pay the insane pricesContinue reading “Shot Dropz Tasting Notes”
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St Germain Tasting Notes
I love a liqueur I can sip. Just one that you can crack open no matter what time of day it is and enjoy. Even better if it’s versatile enough to mix simply within some classic drinks. St Germain is a staple to my drinks cabinet because it does just that. Question is, out ofContinue reading “St Germain Tasting Notes”
Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes
Liqueurs are a major part of any bars existence, with many flavours used within many a creation or sipped over ice. Orange, hazelnut, coffee, elderflower, they’re all pure, one single flavour in a bottle. But there is a trend, a trend that can be said to have started with the likes of Grand Marnier, blendingContinue reading “Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes”
Benchmark Tasting Notes
McAfee’s Benchmark is a premium bourbon, but one that you probably won’t see on your bar travels as much as it probably should. As I’m one for highlighting some of the more ‘forgotten’ brands within my work, I took the time to dig a little deeper for you all. The McAfee’s Benchmark brand was createdContinue reading “Benchmark Tasting Notes”
Broker’s Tasting Notes
A gin, specially blended to be dry with an image driven to literally tip the hat to the gin craze of England. Broker’s does just that, the brain child of Martin and Andy Dawson. Broker’s has also won more top awards in international competitions over the last ten years than any other gin. But we’reContinue reading “Broker’s Tasting Notes”
Ballantine’s
Over the past two years, I’ve been enjoying two rather nice drams from Ballantine’s. The Christmas reserve blew me away back in 2012, and I hailed it as one of the best drams that I have experienced. One year later, I’ve been sent the latest expression in the Christmas Reserve portfolio, but as I conductedContinue reading “Ballantine’s”
Love Drinks Launch Mancino Vermouth In The UK
Love Drinks is delighted to announce the arrival of the Mancino (pronounced man-chino) range of Vermouths to its portfolio. The Mancino Vermouths are blended with the finest ingredients to make original, yet classic, recipes created by world renowned Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino. These recipes are made from a selection of up to forty botanicals personallyContinue reading “Love Drinks Launch Mancino Vermouth In The UK”
Girvan Tasting Notes
I’ve been rather lucky recently. A friend of mine travelled up to Manchester armed with three bottles of exclusive whisky, and the intent of showcasing for only the second time in history. Rather honoured for the invite, and to be hosted within the Manchester branch of The Whisky Shop, Mark Thomson of The Spirits BureauContinue reading “Girvan Tasting Notes”
Exotic Taste of The Glenlivet Is A Winner
Thousands of votes across 37 countries have been cast by whisky lovers to select a new limited edition from The Glenlivet, with its Exotic expression revealed today as the winner, with 39% of the vote. The announcement follows a global campaign by The Glenlivet, during which the brand reached out to whisky fans around theContinue reading “Exotic Taste of The Glenlivet Is A Winner”
The Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter Tasting Notes
I’m a whisky lover. Whisky is the biggest category explored on my website due to my love for finding something new within its boundaries. This also means that I love to be ahead of the game sometimes, and have been honoured with the chance to sample new expressions over the years. Today though, I haveContinue reading “The Glenlivet Guardians’ Chapter Tasting Notes”
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