A new addition to the ever-growing gin category has got a local feel to it, with Chester being the origins to My Gineration and there selection of fruit liqueurs. The My Gineration liqueurs are made entirely by hand in the village of Mollington, located just outside Chester, and are made using simple and pure ingredients – fruit, sugar, alcohol andContinue reading “My Gineration Tasting Notes”
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Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes
I’ve been lucky enough recently to try out some of the portfolio of Boutique Brands, which includes G’Vine gin, Atlantico rum and Roberto Cavalli vodka. But the most unusual spirit they offer is something named Esprit de June, a liqueur created in France and can consider itself the only liqueur produced with the vine-flowers of Ugni Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon andContinue reading “Esprit de June Liqueur Tasting Notes”
Socio Rehab Review
Socio Rehab has been called many things since its time on the streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and since its January refurb, those already positive words on their cocktail making skills can be used while sitting in modern comfort. I swung by a few days back for the first time this year for two reasonsContinue reading “Socio Rehab Review”
Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill
I was given the opportunity to try out Manchester Malmaison’s Sunday offering of ‘Toast to the Roast’, housed in their recently opened Smoak Bar & Grill. Never one to pass up on an opportunity to dine in one of Manchester’s premier hotels, myself and a friend opted for an early time slot and enjoyed a drinkContinue reading “Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill”
Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes
Tonight, the Manchester branch of the Malmaison hotel chain hosted an insight into one of the worlds best-selling blended malts – Johnnie Walker. Hosted in their exclusive Ember bar, and by a gentleman ironically named Johnnie Walker, himself a former craftsmen cooper and now a Director of Wine and Spirits for Malmaison, the seven ofContinue reading “Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes”
Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists
Ruth Yates. Most of you may have never heard of Ruth before, but she has the honour of being named 16th in the inaugural list of the top 75 most influential people in wine. A rather stunning accolade to hold, but not her only achievement as her independent wine and spirits company, Corks Out, has won over 20Continue reading “Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists”
Grey Goose
If you know me personally, or have followed my journey since the beginning, it’s no secret that one of my favourite vodka brands is Grey Goose. There’s not many brands in the world that I don’t like to be fair, each liquid has its own unique trail, but Grey Goose is one that sticksContinue reading “Grey Goose”
Jim Beam and Coke pre-mixer
I’ve always thought of these pre-mixed alcoholic drinks as i bit of a cheaters way, takes the fun out of making it and generally just not seeing it as being like the real thing, however, Jim Beam and Coke, i’m pleasantly surprised! Now i’ll admit right now that Jim Beam is near the top of myContinue reading “Jim Beam and Coke pre-mixer”
Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review
This Wednesday I had an eye-opening experience – I entered my first ever casino and wow, have I been fooled into thinking every casino looks like a James Bond or Oceans Eleven film! Always one to try out new places, I ventured along to Manchester 235, located close to Deansgate, to sample some of their cocktail delights in the setting of theirContinue reading “Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review”
Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP
I’ve just been sent this rather interesting press release regarding the new Rémy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish. Take a look, and make sure to check out the cocktail ideas at the end as well as my review and tasting notes here. Rémy Martin, has announced a new expression of its iconic VSOP exclusively forContinue reading “Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP”
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