Ginger beer is one of my favourites. Whether I enjoy on its own or with a spirit, lets say rum for example, it always seems to create a fantastic experience for me. Imagine my delight then when I came across a company in Dorset who produce their own! Dorset Ginger is a traditional hand producedContinue reading “Dorset Ginger Tasting Notes”
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3 Twenty One Review
A new Smokehouse has popped up in Manchester in the form of 3 Twenty One. Located on Deansgate, on top of the Deansgate pub, the promise of “smoking the finest cuts of meat this side of town!” stood out as myself and my girlfriend (who we shall now call Miss J) were invited down toContinue reading “3 Twenty One Review”
Sipsmith
Two brands are credited for the resurgence in British distilling, and one in particular broke a 189 year run and became the first copper-pot based distillery to start-up in London back in 2009 (Beefeater being the last in 1820). So how did Sipsmith come to break this, and more importantly, become a staple in manyContinue reading “Sipsmith”
Dog Bowl Review
Manchester is a growing city. Working within it, I come across many a scaffold emblazoned building with the words ‘coming soon’, adding mystery to what could be being built or renovated. One street in particular that is taking full advantage of renovation is Whitworth Street West. A long viaduct of arches has over the pastContinue reading “Dog Bowl Review”
Cocktails In The City Review
The biggest cocktail master class came back in full force this year in the form of Cocktails in the City. Located within Manchester Town Hall, 15 of Manchester’s bars teamed up with 15 brands ranging from tequila to rum and vodka to create a cocktail that would wow the consumers and tempt them to partContinue reading “Cocktails In The City Review”
Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate is one of the world’s most well-known rum brands, hailing from Jamaica and offering up expressions used by all, from cocktails to served over ice. I finally get myself out to Jamaica soon to check out their home, but it’s got me taking a sneak peak before i jet over! The first knownContinue reading “Appleton Estate”
Angostura
There are not many rums that hail from Trinidad and Tobago, but the most well-known comes in the form of Angostura. Although you may be more familiar with its range of bitters. The distinctive slender bottle of the bitters, wrapped in an oversized label, began in Venezuela. In 1820, Dr. J.G.B. Siegert, a decorated, 24-year-old surgeonContinue reading “Angostura”
Joseph Cartron Tasting Notes
Liqueurs can sometimes be overlooked, especially the standard flavours like strawberry, orange or raspberry. But every bar has them to add flavour and colour to a drink, or even used within food and desserts. They’re versatile and have been part of the drinks trade for many a year. With this, it makes sense to showcaseContinue reading “Joseph Cartron Tasting Notes”
Havana Club
Havana Club is a brand that has a presence in nearly every bar in the world. Its versatility with its range can suit most tastes and palates, combined in a cocktail or drunk straight, and will never really be frowned upon if offered. So how do we, or I in particular, come to this conclusion? LetsContinue reading “Havana Club”
Jack Daniel’s
Everyone has more than likely heard of this brand. It can sometimes be considered an icon in the drinks world, with many consumers coming across it at some point in their lives. It can also divide opinion, with more varieties coming out and Jack Daniel’s seen as more the mixing whisky instead of being sippedContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s”
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