It’s always interesting to see and hear about brands being developed for a specific market, but a category that sometimes gets overlooked compared to the demographic that say vodka or tequila go for, is rum, and in particular 19 Spiced Vanilla. Aimed at the students and young generation who are growing out of the alcoh-popContinue reading “19 Spiced Tasting Notes”
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Drombeg Tasting Notes
Theres many an Irish liqueur out on the shelves these days, Baileys probably springs to most minds, but theirs a relatively new brand shaking the branches, and is coming at a new angle than the traditional ‘cream liqueurs’. Drombeg is a natural, hand-crafted liqueur that is infused from Irish oak and sweet distillate using Irish spring water. Created byContinue reading “Drombeg Tasting Notes”
Frizz Coffee Tasting Notes
Now I’m not a coffee loving person, but my palate is always open to new and exciting products, with Frizz Coffee being the latest to tantalize. Frizz Coffee is a premium Italian espresso drink with hints of caramel and vanilla mixed with soda. Made in Calabria, Italy, Frizz Coffee is based on a century-old recipe andContinue reading “Frizz Coffee Tasting Notes”
Yellow Spot Tasting Notes
Lately i’ve been lucky enough to experience the return of Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Below is the press release, and underneath that i have added my tasting notes – Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced a return to the fold for the revered Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which hasContinue reading “Yellow Spot Tasting Notes”
anCnoc Tasting Notes
anCnoc (meaning ‘the hill’ in Gaelic) are one of those Highland whiskies that are keeping their production methods traditional, but are also appealing to the modern age in a time that can be hard to establish yourselves amongst your competitors. The location of the anCnoc distillery itself sets it apart from most of the other Highland brandsContinue reading “anCnoc Tasting Notes”
Peat’s Beast Tasting Notes
Independent bottlings are always a hard sell. A back-bar will always have a bottle you have never seen before, and more than likely will never see again, but on the odd occasion a brand makes the grade and Peat’s Beast is the latest to shine through. Created by Eamonn Jones of Fox Fitzgerald, a former traveller of the worldContinue reading “Peat’s Beast Tasting Notes”
Pink Pigeon Tasting Notes
Theres some spirits in the world that take their name from various sources. Bacardi has the Catalan wine merchant Facundo Bacardí Massó, Tanqueray has Charles Tanqueray, Amarula is named after its primary ingredient and Pink Pigeon after a rare Mauritian bird. Theres a Pink Pigeon in the world I hear you cry? Yup, these endangered birds fly freely on the Isle ofContinue reading “Pink Pigeon Tasting Notes”
Leblon Tasting Notes
Cachaça is a spirit that most have heard of, many have maybe even drank its most famous concoction – the caipirinha, but does it have the same knowledge and understanding as say to gin, vodka or whisky? Did you know that cachaça comes from the South American country of Brazil? And that back in 2007,Continue reading “Leblon Tasting Notes”
Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow
A few weeks back, Castlefield in Manchester was the base for the Oxford wine agency of Stevens Garnier to showcase their very best offerings in their latest trade tasting roadshow. Attracting wine makers from countries including Austria, Portugual, California and France, as well as industry folk like Ruth Yates of Corks Out and Chris Green of the ManchesterContinue reading “Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow”
Tanqueray Tasting Notes
If i was to ask you “name me a gin made that is produced in Scotland”, most of you would be hard pressed to give me an answer. Some of you may mention Hendrick’s, or possibly some of the lesser seen brands like Edinburgh gin, Darnley’s View or Caorunn. But would you believe me ifContinue reading “Tanqueray Tasting Notes”
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