1896. A year that would produce a brand that would be proud to say that it’s Scotland’s number one selling whisky for the last 30 years. The name? The Famous Grouse. But how did this happen? A Perthshire grocer and wine merchant named Matthew Gloag is the founder of The Famous Grouse after his father setContinue reading “The Famous Grouse Tasting Notes”
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RedLeg Tasting Notes
Everyone loves trying a new product, and I’m no exception. I’m not fussy or picky to what I try, and I’ll always keep an open mind to a brand that offers unusual ingredients, but one that has stood out recently is a new Caribbean spiced rum named RedLeg. Launched in the summer of last yearContinue reading “RedLeg Tasting Notes”
Mount Gay
Every great story begins with a time and a place. One such story involves a brand that is familiar to most, Mount Gay. Created on the Caribbean island of Barbados, the land that back in 1703 called rum ‘kill-devil’, a gentleman named Sir John Gay, a respected leader and businessman who worked tirelessly in service on theContinue reading “Mount Gay”
Cocktail Of The Week – Bloody Thyme
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is an adaption of his own ‘The Bloody Roesemary’ that replaced the vodka found within a Bloody Mary with house infused rosemary gin. This time though he changed the rosemary to thyme and used Martin Millers gin. Bloody ThymeContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Bloody Thyme”
Penderyn Tasting Notes
Wales is not renowned for its whiskies, but for nearly 10 years now, Penderyn has seen to change that perception with its award-winning range. The Welsh Whisky Company was founded in 1998 and in the turn of the new Millennium, a group of friends set out to become the first Welsh distillers in over a century.Continue reading “Penderyn Tasting Notes”
The Wild Geese Tasting Notes
If you mention Irish whiskey, there’s one brand that will instantly pop into your head. Nothing wrong with that at all, they’ve done a fantastic job. But there are others out their, and The Wild Geese is just one of them. The Wild Geese story has a touch of legend to it. * Patrick Sarsfield’sContinue reading “The Wild Geese Tasting Notes”
Herradura Tasting Notes
Herradura is a tequila distiller located in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico. It was formally founded in 1870 by Félix López and the business remained in the family for over 125 years. Not a bad legacy to still have one could say! So how did it all come about for us all to enjoy? After beginning with FélixContinue reading “Herradura Tasting Notes”
el Jimador Tasting Notes
‘el Jimador was created in 1994 to pay tribute to Casa Herradura’s expert ‘Jimadors’, the harvesters of the agave plant, whose job requires the great skill of identifying when the agave is ready.’ What better reason to create a tequila! * Casa Herradura was created in 1870 and is the original distillery where el Jimador is producedContinue reading “el Jimador Tasting Notes”
Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes
When you look at a brand, do you look into the history of it? Does it sway you when your thinking of a purchase? Most probably not, and there’s nothing wrong with that to be fair. If you look into some brands, it will give you an idea of what you’re purchasing though. Usually ifContinue reading “Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes”
Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes
Everyone loves a good back story. Whether it’s a distillery that covered generations of the same family, to a humble no body who had a dream, or even just a nod to an experience in some one’s lives. The most dramatic sometimes are the legends. Take Konik’s Tail for example. One glance at their websiteContinue reading “Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes”
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