There’s brands within a certain category that create a consistent buzz. Brewdog does to ale what Hendrick’s does to gin and Grey Goose to vodka. But to have a portfolio that not only creates a buzz from birth, but also wins time after time is something of an achievement, something that Diplomático have down to a tee. IContinue reading “Diplomático”
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The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes
A liqueur fit for a King? Berry Bros. & Rudd are steeped in tradition themselves, but to produce a liqueur that will warm the cockles of King Edward VII is a mighty step in the right direction. But how did it all come about? In the early days of King Edward VII’s reign, the royalContinue reading “The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes”
Thunder Tasting Notes
Catchphrases and slogans can define a brand. Budweiser is a prime example of this with their campaign back in the 90’s and early 2000’s, but smaller more unrecognised brands will launch themselves with a tag which will helpfully stick in people’s memories when browsing a bars offerings. Well here’s one – ‘The Mountain’s Best Kept Secret’ –Continue reading “Thunder Tasting Notes”
Crystal Head Vodka – End of the World Cocktails
Inspired by the world of the supernatural and the archeological mystery of the 13 crystal heads, Crystal Head Vodka is the brainchild of iconic actor Dan Aykroyd. With the world’s predicted end this Friday 21st December-according to the Mayan Calendar- Crystal Head Vodka has created two cocktails to toast our (possible) impending doom. Should theContinue reading “Crystal Head Vodka – End of the World Cocktails”
A Festive Full Moon Cocktail to Celebrate the Party Season
Celebrate the festive season and the full moon on 28 December with a Ginger Fizz Full Moon Cocktail created by Zubrowka’s brand ambassador and cocktail connoisseur, Pawel Rolka. Legend has it that the bison grass that gives Zubrowka its distinctive herbaceous flavour grows surprisingly well under a full moon. It is not known what causesContinue reading “A Festive Full Moon Cocktail to Celebrate the Party Season”
Bloodshot Tasting Notes
There are spirits out there who have defined their own category within a category. Bloodshot has become the latest to add themselves to this trend, the trend being a vodka flavour to help create a certain cocktail. Absolut did it with their Absolut Pepper, Belvedere released Belvedere Bloody Mary and now Bloodshot have come into the frameContinue reading “Bloodshot Tasting Notes”
Southern Comfort Tasting Notes
Southern Comfort is a brand that everyone knows. Go to any bar and you will see it showcased with your favourite mixer or blended into a cocktail. But have you ever tried it straight? Over a couple of cubes of ice? It’s a rarity you ever hear this spirit called over a bar to be drunkContinue reading “Southern Comfort Tasting Notes”
Mandarine Napoléon
Liqueurs is a funny category. Many of you may not realise how much liqueurs you can consume in a life-time. Cocktails, after-dinner, pre-dinner, coffee, hot chocolate all could have some kind of liqueur to usually sweeten up or emphasize a flavour. They can be seen on bars around the world but rarely would you point oneContinue reading “Mandarine Napoléon”
Virgin Gorda Tasting Notes
What do you think of if I said the word blended? Whisky maybe? How about rum? You might ponder at this one, rum production isn’t as widely known compared to whisky so you could easily say yes to this without realising. Virgin Gorda is one of the first mainstream rums to be blended from three differentContinue reading “Virgin Gorda Tasting Notes”
Isla Ñ Tasting Notes
Isla Ñ Rum is a new breed of rums coming from countries you don’t usually expect this Caribbean based category to originate from. Isla Ñ is created and produced in Tucuman, a subtropical sugar-producing area in the northern region of Argentina. The brand was founded to re-create old-time distilling techniques with world-class raw materials. Appropriate then that Tucuman is in theContinue reading “Isla Ñ Tasting Notes”
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