National Calvados Week! What I hear you cry? Calvados? Well if your anything like the North of England, Calvados isn’t a big market compared to some of the other categories in the spirits world, but it is in London, and to help spread the word, a whole week dedicated to Calvados has been created. ToContinue reading “Père Magloire”
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Be Wicked This Halloween With A Rigg’s Trigger Happy Cocktail
If you’re looking for a tipple that appeals to your wicked side this Halloween, then treat yourself to the Trigger Happy cocktail from Rigg’s, the new blackberry and raspberry spirit from Eager Drinks. The combination of apple and hedgerow fruits evokes the feeling of Autumn. Cider brandy adds depth and complexity to this refreshing drink,Continue reading “Be Wicked This Halloween With A Rigg’s Trigger Happy Cocktail”
Eccles CakeTail Recipe
Recently I’ve been asked to create a cocktail in collaboration with the Eccles Food Festival. My brief was to replicate the taste of the world-famous Eccles cakes, and after a couple of ideas, I’ve come up with this – Eccles CakeTail – created by Dave Marsland, Drinks Enthusiast Glass – Jam Jar Ingredients – 60 mlContinue reading “Eccles CakeTail Recipe”
Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch
Treat family and friends this Bonfire Night with Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch. Adding a touch of decadence to Guy Fawkes Night get-togethers, this rich cocktail is a warming combination of citrus, honey, cinnamon and spices. The perfect serve to toast Fireworks Night or cosy autumnal nights in with friends. Pair with toffeeContinue reading “Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato Warming Autumn Punch”
Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes
It’s great watching a company start out and grow. You feel like you’ve followed them on a journey, gone through hard times with them, but ultimately enjoyed the ending as much as the producers do too. One such brand started as I began to follow them on social media. Always a great tool to utiliseContinue reading “Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes”
Have An Ale Of A Time With Dram-brew-ie
Drambuie has created its first ever beer cocktail, Dram-brew-ie, a refreshing take on a classic cocktail recipe appealing to beer and cocktail drinkers alike. The invigorating Dram-brew-iecombines the citrus flavours of lemon and orange with the sweetness of Drambuie to create a revitalising cocktail. Topped with India Pale Ale, it adds a hint of bitterContinue reading “Have An Ale Of A Time With Dram-brew-ie”
Hofland Tasting Notes
The history of Hofland goes back to 1927 when a gentleman named Jacob Hofland took advantage of the American marketing model and became one of the first successful Dutch entrepreneurs after the second world war. With his company Hofland and Semeijn, he created numerous spirits that became popular with the Dutch clientele, resulting in buildingContinue reading “Hofland Tasting Notes”
Artisan Review
There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan Review”
Wray and Nephew
If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”
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