Knowing fellow gin lovers always has its advantage. The Christmas holidays not only brought me the usual cheer and joy, but also the knowledge of my friend Gin Squirrel being given a rather large litre bottle of Bombay Sapphire East. Always one to try something a little different, I have been lucky enough to have aContinue reading “Bombay Sapphire East Tasting Notes”
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Four Roses Tasting Notes
What is a legend? Defined as ‘A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated’, it can become as popular as truth to the point of it’s hard to differentiate between the two in later years. How about – ‘It began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten byContinue reading “Four Roses Tasting Notes”
G&J Distillers
Have you ever been to a distillery? Have you ever looked into your favourite brand and wondered where it comes from? Have you ever wondered if every name you see out in bars or shops comes from its own distillery? It’s probably something you wouldn’t know and to be fair not many people do. There’sContinue reading “G&J Distillers”
El Dorado
I had one of those days where you have a genuine excitement to what was ahead. A schedule of ‘El Dorado Masterclass’ is always a highlight in any bartenders calendar, as was seen when over 30 rum enthusiasts from all over Manchester ascended once upon Kosmonaut, one of Manchester’s bars on Tariff Street. With Stef Holt heading upContinue reading “El Dorado”
Diplomático
There’s brands within a certain category that create a consistent buzz. Brewdog does to ale what Hendrick’s does to gin and Grey Goose to vodka. But to have a portfolio that not only creates a buzz from birth, but also wins time after time is something of an achievement, something that Diplomático have down to a tee. IContinue reading “Diplomático”
From William of Orange to William Chase – enter Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin
Once known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’, gin has becomes the must have for the sophisticated ‘Drink Less, Drink Better’ generation. Brought to the UK by William of Orange in 1689, by the middle of the 18th century, gin was blamed for leaving many of London’s poorest citizens in a state of catatonic inebriation. The ‘Gin craze’Continue reading “From William of Orange to William Chase – enter Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin”
Fentimans & Bloom Gin & Tonic Tasting Notes
NEW FENTIMANS & BLOOM PREMIUM GIN & TONIC COCKTAIL BOTANICALLY BLENDED TO CREATE THE PERFECT SERVE AVAILABLE IN SAINSBURY’S NATIONWIDE THE FIRST PREMIUM COCKTAIL DRINK Award-winning BLOOM London Dry Gin has joined forces with the acclaimed Fentimans, combining their expertise in the blending and sourcing of the finest botanicals from around the world to create a perfectContinue reading “Fentimans & Bloom Gin & Tonic Tasting Notes”
The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes
A liqueur fit for a King? Berry Bros. & Rudd are steeped in tradition themselves, but to produce a liqueur that will warm the cockles of King Edward VII is a mighty step in the right direction. But how did it all come about? In the early days of King Edward VII’s reign, the royalContinue reading “The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes”
Thunder Tasting Notes
Catchphrases and slogans can define a brand. Budweiser is a prime example of this with their campaign back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, but smaller more unrecognised brands will launch themselves with a tag which will helpfully stick in people’s memories when browsing a bars offerings. Well here’s one – ‘The Mountain’s Best Kept Secret’ –Continue reading “Thunder Tasting Notes”
Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire Tasting Notes
It’s always good to hear of a new product to hit the market and with a story of one person wanting to make a dream come true. Tom Hurst had a dream to make a sweet and lime spiced rum for a couple of years, but never thought that LWC, an independent drinks wholesaler in the UK, wouldContinue reading “Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire Tasting Notes”
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