Now this is a brand that you probably see in many a bar or club. Taboo has been a mainstay in the ready-to-drink sector ever since it launched in 1988. Aimed towards woman between 18 and 24 years, Taboo is a combination of vodka, white wine and tropical fruit juices, which as you can imagineContinue reading “Taboo Tasting Notes”
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Pusser’s
Everyone loves something classic. Classic films, classic cars, classic music. But what about classic drink? Yes there’s the classic cocktails like Martini or Manhattan, but what about those brands that make those cocktails become a mainstay? Or maybe those brands that have earned the right to be called classic? Say, for example, Pusser’s? Pusser’s comesContinue reading “Pusser’s”
Compass Box
Everyone always loves something a bit special. Gift boxes, limited editions, a good deal – all a worthy reason to treat yourself. If you’re a lover of whisky, you may have come across a relatively new, yet established company named Compass Box. This is a company I have personally known about since the beginning ofContinue reading “Compass Box”
Rubis Chocolate Wine Tasting Notes
Everyone loves something a little different every now and then, and a brand that is causing a stir in the last year of so is the Spanish Rubis Chocolate Wine. I myself have heard this brand through the grapevine via Corks Out and have been desperate to see what all the fuss was about, so IContinue reading “Rubis Chocolate Wine Tasting Notes”
Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment
Last week, Drambuie Brand Ambassador, Bruce Hamilton, hosted an extraordinary cocktail tasting at the Bon Vivant’s Companion in Edinburgh. The tasting followed weeks of experimentation with the most classic of Drambuie cocktails – the Rusty Nail – a sublime combination of Drambuie and Scotch whisky. Inviting a host of Scotland’s finest bartenders and brand managersContinue reading “Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment”
Aberlour Tasting Notes
Aberlour is a Speyside whisky that I have had the pleasure of coming across several times. The nature of my job can sometimes bring together many a whisky note, but never a fully fledged piece on the brands in question. Well it’s about time I write a little bit on one of these names thatContinue reading “Aberlour Tasting Notes”
Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys
Irish Distillers Ltd has reinforced its commitment to rejuvenating the Single Pot Still whiskey style with the release of ten exclusive Single Pot Still single cask whiskeys under the celebrated Midleton brand. The new expressions highlight the complexity, elegance and balance associated with the Midleton range and have been released exclusively to key accounts inContinue reading “Midleton Launches Exclusive Single Pot Still Single Cask Whiskeys”
A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer
Much has been written about matching food with wine. But what about our national tipple, beer? Despite the growing trend to match beer with food, you’d be hard pushed to find a beer which has actually been brewed to go expressly with food… until now! Highly acclaimed celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer has teamedContinue reading “A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer”
Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day
Don’t follow the crowd this Valentine’s Day, break the mould and celebrate Ballantine’s Day instead! Express your true feelings with the Ballantine’s Day Love Stories app, where you can relive your first encounter and share your own Love Story with that special someone. http://stories.ballantines.com/gallery/index.html The new app, available online and on mobiles and tablets, allowsContinue reading “Leave An Impression This Ballantine’s Day”
Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes
If you look into a brand you expect to see the usual kind of story. A process of distillation is involved which to put simply means separates the good stuff from the bad stuff. Does it ever cross your mind though to think who started all this? Especially when it comes to the distillation ofContinue reading “Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes”
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