Check out the following for some ghoulish fun this halloween involving Olmeca tequila! Let’s face it – Halloween’s for kids. So this autumn, get on board with the Mexican fever that’s sweeping the UK and celebrate Mexico’s big national holiday, Day of the Dead, with some Latin cocktails from award-winning Tequila, Olmeca Altos. Day ofContinue reading “Day of the Dead with Olmeca”
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Frighteningly Good Full Moon Cocktail for Halloween
Legend has it that the bison grass which gives Zubrowka vodka its distinctive herbaceous flavour grows mysteriously well under a full moon. A full moon is due to cast its enigmatic spell over the world just before Halloween on Monday 29th October – and to celebrate this captivating lunar spectacle, Zubrowka brand ambassador andContinue reading “Frighteningly Good Full Moon Cocktail for Halloween”
The Liquorists Tequila Trail Review
Last week I took part in the latest installment of the hugely popular spirit trails hosted by the ever knowledgeable The Liquorists, with this night focusing on that sometimes forgotten category – tequila. A ‘veteran’ so to speak of these trails (I’m now on eight and counting – living up to my Drinks Enthusiast name!)Continue reading “The Liquorists Tequila Trail Review”
Caorunn Tasting Notes
Theres always an interest in small crafted, traditional back-to-its-roots spirits these days. and a Scottish gin has been available for the past few years which has been causing a stir in this particular market – Caorunn. Caorunn is inspired by Celtic tradition with the use of five Celtic botanicals, a traditional gin plant and handcrafting process. TheirContinue reading “Caorunn Tasting Notes”
The Thrill of the Chase Review
This past Sunday, The Liquorists hosted an event at there speakeasy HQ to coincide with the Manchester Food and Drink Festival and highlight the ever popular trend of matching food with spirits. On offer for the night was to be the Herefordshire based Chase who have been basking in the storm of late regarding there ever popular portfolio. OnContinue reading “The Thrill of the Chase Review”
Thyme for a new Zubrowka Full Moon Cocktail
The latest in the Zubrowka Full Moon Series. Find the past recipes here. A full moon will cast its mysterious spell over the world on 30 September – to celebrate this captivating lunar spectacle, Zubrowka brand ambassador and cocktail connoisseur, Pawel Rolka, has created the Zubrowka Thyme Full MoonCocktail. Legendhas it that theContinue reading “Thyme for a new Zubrowka Full Moon Cocktail”
Zubrowka Tasting Notes
Poland is the home of many a good vodka. Belvedere is probably the most recognisable brand along with the likes of Sobieski, U’luvka and Wyborowa close behind, but there’s a name that most have probably heard, but never tasted before – Zubrowka Bison Grass. Zubrowka is distilled at the Polmos Bialystok Distillery located 200km North East of Warsaw, whereContinue reading “Zubrowka Tasting Notes”
Andy Murray Inspired
In honour of Andy Murray’s recent winning streak, Drambuie raises a toast to him with a twist on the iconic Rusty Nail cocktail. In this version, Drambuie Brand Ambassador Bruce Hamilton uses Auchentoshan 3 Wood as a nod to Andy Murray’s Glasgow roots. The Auchentoshan distillery is a short drive from the tennis star’s birthplace. TheContinue reading “Andy Murray Inspired”
Kejzar Liqueurs Tasting Notes
Slovenia. Not a country that most people talk about in daily conversations, but with the beauty of the drinks industry, it’s a country that wouldn’t surprise you if a spirit was to be labelled with this Eastern European name. Kejzar is the latest brand to come out of the blocks running with its unique takeContinue reading “Kejzar Liqueurs Tasting Notes”
The Blue Pig Review
One sight that you will never see leaving is the opening of a new venue. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, something is always popping up, filling gaps you never thought were their or shouting to the masses with outlandish fronts. In Manchester, it can sometimes be hard to keep up withContinue reading “The Blue Pig Review”
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