Last night was the first installment of the year in The Liquorists busy calendar, the aptly named ‘Return of the Rum Trail!’. Following the same concept of their previous trails, we were to be enjoying 5 different spirits, 5 different cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Always a dauntingContinue reading “The Liquorists Return of the Rum Trail”
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Auchentoshan Distillery Tour
Last week, myself and my father made the 4 hour trip to Clydebank, Glasgow to visit my first ever whisky distillery – Auchentoshan. Why Auchentoshan? Well it’s the only whisky producer in Scotland to use triple-distillation, and one of only 5 distilleries in the Lowland area. Legend also has it, that you need to startContinue reading “Auchentoshan Distillery Tour”
4 Distilleries in 4 Days
For 4 days next week i’ll be touring the land of Scotland where i’ll be taking in the sights of Auchentoshan, The Dalmore, Glenfiddich and The Balvenie distilleries. Expect a full review of the tour when i get back, but until then, follow me on Twitter (@drinksenthusist) or Facebook (search for Drinks Enthusiast) for up-to-the-minuteContinue reading “4 Distilleries in 4 Days”
Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer
. 1801. A year that doesn’t ring a bell in too many history books, yet their was a stir in the Edinburgh port of Leith, with the clan Crabbie bursting onto the scene with a secret recipe containing only 4 ingredients. Having fresh ginger shipped from as far as the Far East to be combined into theseContinue reading “Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer”
Welcome!
Welcome to Drinks Enthusiast! Navigation has been made easier now there is a fair few articles, reviews and tasting notes to indulge yourself in. Click the required page on the right to take you straight to the product. At the top of the page is a list of brands or companies that haveContinue reading “Welcome!”
Shepherd Neame Tasting Notes
Shepherd Neame. A brewery that proudly wears the tag of Britain’s oldest brewery, having been founded in 1698, and still run by the long-standing family to this day. So how did this relationship start? (1) Well records show that the town of Faversham in Kent was first associated with brewing as early as 1147 when monks atContinue reading “Shepherd Neame Tasting Notes”
Corks Out Christmas Poptastic Champagne Tasting
Corks Out in Timperley held their monthly tasting session last Thursday and with the run up to Christmas in full swing, store manager Karim Ghazanfar introduced to us all 10 sparkling wines to sample and enjoy. So without delay, let’s crack on with the tasting notes from each wine! Primo Prosecco – Italy A nose of peachContinue reading “Corks Out Christmas Poptastic Champagne Tasting”
Moet & Hennessy Whisky Tasting at Kro 2
It’s been that time of month again at Kro 2 with their monthly whisky tasting and this time Moet and Hennessy were the guests, bringing with them Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Again for those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea inContinue reading “Moet & Hennessy Whisky Tasting at Kro 2”
Glengoyne Tasting Notes
I’ve recently been sent a rather unique Scottish whisky going by the name of Glengoyne. Why is it unique? Glengoyne produces Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line (the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland), Glengoyne’s stills are located in the Highlands while maturing the casks of whiskyContinue reading “Glengoyne Tasting Notes”
Henriot Champagne Tasting Notes
On Wednesday night, I had the chance to try the relatively unknown champagne house Henriot at the Epernay champagne bar in Manchester. Three bottles were on offer to sample, with hosts Cyriaque and Joelle giving a speech on the history of Henriot and what to expect from their Rose Brut, Brut Souverain and Blanc De Blancs. A little history first, Native toContinue reading “Henriot Champagne Tasting Notes”
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