Everyone loves something classic. Classic films, classic cars, classic music. But what about classic drink? Yes there’s the classic cocktails like Martini or Manhattan, but what about those brands that make those cocktails become a mainstay? Or maybe those brands that have earned the right to be called classic? Say, for example, Pusser’s? Pusser’s comesContinue reading “Pusser’s”
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Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment
Last week, Drambuie Brand Ambassador, Bruce Hamilton, hosted an extraordinary cocktail tasting at the Bon Vivant’s Companion in Edinburgh. The tasting followed weeks of experimentation with the most classic of Drambuie cocktails – the Rusty Nail – a sublime combination of Drambuie and Scotch whisky. Inviting a host of Scotland’s finest bartenders and brand managersContinue reading “Drambuie Brand Ambassador Unveils Barrel Aged Rusty Nail Experiment”
Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47
Another instalment from David Coveney of The Spirit Cellar, with this cocktail taking inspiration from Harry Johnson’s Black Thorn. Akashi-47 Glass – Coupet Ingredients – 40ml of Monkey 47 35ml of Akashi-Tai Umeshu 4 Drops of Chartreuse Elixir Flamed Lemon Zest A crucial part of this drink is to flame the lemon zest just beforeContinue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Akashi-47”
Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)
The start of the new collaboration with The Spirit Cellar Online showcases one for those Valentine’s Day cupids in the world who may have left it a little late. Enjoy! Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine) Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Martin Miller’s Gin 15ml Creme de Bergamote 2 Dashes Adams Aphrodite BittersContinue reading “Cupids Arrow (AKA. Be My Valentine)”
Valentine’s Cupid Kiss
A delicious Valentine’s Day cocktail recipe, perfect for wine or cocktail lovers – Cupid’s Kiss Glass – Martini Ingredients – 5ml Gallo White Zinfandel 30ml gin 12.5ml fresh lemon juice 30ml fresh pressed apple juice 15ml simple syrup 5 red grapes Method – Shake and pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grapes.
Caorunn Wee Pink Rose
A new twist on the wine cocktail, this drink is perfect for Valentine’s Day – Wee Pink Rose Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Caorunn Gin 1/2 Egg white 2 Strawberries 10ml Gomme 15ml Rose gomme 15ml Lemon juice 25ml Sauvignon Blanc Garnish – Strawberry segment on rim of glass Method – Muddle strawberriesContinue reading “Caorunn Wee Pink Rose”
Sipsmith Valentines
If you’re looking for a bit of inspiration to impress someone special on Valentines Day, why not try out the Sipsmith Dainty Damsel cocktail? It couldn’t be easier to make and looks great! A delightful way to kick off a special evening. The damson vodka adds a lovely rich plummy undernote to offset the acidityContinue reading “Sipsmith Valentines”
Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes
If you look into a brand you expect to see the usual kind of story. A process of distillation is involved which to put simply means separates the good stuff from the bad stuff. Does it ever cross your mind though to think who started all this? Especially when it comes to the distillation ofContinue reading “Cockspur Rum Tasting Notes”
Four Roses Tasting Notes
What is a legend? Defined as ‘A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated’, it can become as popular as truth to the point of it’s hard to differentiate between the two in later years. How about – ‘It began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten byContinue reading “Four Roses Tasting Notes”
G&J Distillers
Have you ever been to a distillery? Have you ever looked into your favourite brand and wondered where it comes from? Have you ever wondered if every name you see out in bars or shops comes from its own distillery? It’s probably something you wouldn’t know and to be fair not many people do. There’sContinue reading “G&J Distillers”
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