Cognac, a brandy from the Cognac region of France, is a category that is heavily stereotyped with an image of rich, successful business types enjoying a hearty measure with a cigar being puffed emphatically. But the thing with stereotypes, and Rémy Martin in particular, is that they’ve accustomed themselves to a Chinese whisper. One consumer hears that the cognacContinue reading “Rémy Martin Tasting Notes”
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Innis & Gunn
‘Born by accident’ – a phrase with a rather distinct meaning behind it. But what if you could turn around that meaning and have it shone in a positive light, say, for example, the story of Innis & Gunn? I give this independent Edinburgh brewer as an example because it literally was ‘born by accident’. Back in 2002, anContinue reading “Innis & Gunn”
Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review
Vertigo call themselves a ‘fine dining experience’, but with a lunch tine offer of two courses for £10, I opted to give them a go and see the hype that surrounds this 5 floor venue. Located between Albert’s Square and Deansgate, the former Japanese restaurant of Ithaca has been going strong for a couple of yearsContinue reading “Vertigo Restaurant and Bar Review”
Prospect Brewery
Prospect Brewery is a classic example of how to realise your dreams, and in a tough environment which could have gone either way. Patsy Slevin began her dream during her days in the child care industry way back in 2007 and caught the bug of being a brewer after volunteering at Bolton based Bank TopContinue reading “Prospect Brewery”
Crystal Head Vodka Tasting Notes
Ever heard of the legend of the 13 crystal skulls? Found around the world and dated between 5,000 and 35,000 years old, it is said that they were carved over a period of hundred of years, with no reasoning behind them. Many however believe that they offer spiritual powers. Two such men who are fascinatedContinue reading “Crystal Head Vodka Tasting Notes”
Elements 8 Tasting Notes
The spiced rum category has always been dominated by the likes of Sailor Jerry and Morgan’s Spiced, but recently its been added to with Bacardi Oakheart, Kraken and Lambs Spiced all making their case to be the number one. But a major player has come into the reckoning – Elements 8. This unique brand has a three strong range ofContinue reading “Elements 8 Tasting Notes”
Snow Queen Vodka Tasting Notes
Snow Queen vodka is a part of the new trend of organic spirits. Hailing from Kazakhstan, it uses organic wheat, sand-filtered artesian spring water and charcoal from the birch trees of the Kazakh forests. Produced in one of only three distilleries in Kazakhstan, it is distilled a total of five times. Launched in London inContinue reading “Snow Queen Vodka Tasting Notes”
Rum Fire Tasting Notes
Theres a new overproof rum to excite and tantalize the drinking world, Rum Fire! Created and produced by the guys at Hampden Estate, a company that dates back to 1753, it’s back heeling the likes of Wray and Nephew to become a dominant force in the overproof category. But what makes Rum Fire unique from its competitors?Continue reading “Rum Fire Tasting Notes”
Krupnik Liqueur Tasting Notes
Krupnik is one of those brands you may see all the time on back-bars or cocktail menus, but never bat an eye-lid as it’s rarely seen as a base ingredient to a drink. I myself have been using this honey liqueur for around 4 years now, and it was part of my first self-cocktail creation.Continue reading “Krupnik Liqueur Tasting Notes”
Diamond Standard Tasting Notes
My collection has recently had something rather exciting added to it – Diamond Standard vodka. Produced at the Siedlce Distillery in Poland, it is made from Dankowski diamond rye. Distilled four times, followed by four stages of filtration that includes a diamond filtration process that was developed exclusively and involves the use of thousands of DeBeers diamonds. TheContinue reading “Diamond Standard Tasting Notes”
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