A relatively unknown company in the drinks industry, yet a portfolio of some fantastic spirits, is Compass Spirits. Compass Spirits was founded in 1990 my Neil Monyard to source and supply the best in spirits, vermouths and liqueurs. Their philosophy is ‘to deal with family concerns that take an active part in the distillation, blending or vineyardContinue reading “Compass Spirits Tasting Notes”
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Courvoisier Tasting Notes
After experiencing brandy lately, I’ve found a new love for the spirit that many countries seem to be producing these days. It only makes sense then to look at a brand that dominates many a bar, especially in the UK – Courvoisier. In the uncertain climate of the aftermath of the French Revolution, Emmanuel CourvoisierContinue reading “Courvoisier Tasting Notes”
Xanté Tasting Notes
A relatively unknown yet widely used liqueur in the drinks industry is the Swedish Xanté. Xanté is a pear liqueur that is blended using pear extracts and cognac to produce a rather stunning, as well as versatile spirit. But if its so versatile, how come we very rarely see it in the market? My research concludes thatContinue reading “Xanté Tasting Notes”
Grand Marnier Tasting Notes
Extravagant. Stylish. Chic. Words many would use to describe a bottle that sits upon many a back-bar – Grand Marnier. The orange liqueur from France is also steeped in history, dating back to 1827. In this year, a gentleman named Jean-Baptiste Lapostolle founded a distillery in Neauphe-le-Château, France that produced fruit liqueurs. In 1876, his granddaughterContinue reading “Grand Marnier Tasting Notes”
Distillnation Range Tasting Notes
There are many independent spirit specialists out their, but when it comes to fine spirits, the more exquisite brands, Distillnation can make the top spot. With brands including Ron Botran, De Luze Cognac and Artemisia Absinthe it covers categories that others shy away from and happily opens them out to the consumer eye. Distillnation itself was founded by FrancisContinue reading “Distillnation Range Tasting Notes”
Rémy Martin Tasting Notes
Cognac, a brandy from the Cognac region of France, is a category that is heavily stereotyped with an image of rich, successful business types enjoying a hearty measure with a cigar being puffed emphatically. But the thing with stereotypes, and Rémy Martin in particular, is that they’ve accustomed themselves to a Chinese whisper. One consumer hears that the cognacContinue reading “Rémy Martin Tasting Notes”
Grey Goose
If you know me personally, or have followed my journey since the beginning, it’s no secret that one of my favourite vodka brands is Grey Goose. There’s not many brands in the world that I don’t like to be fair, each liquid has its own unique trail, but Grey Goose is one that sticksContinue reading “Grey Goose”
Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP
I’ve just been sent this rather interesting press release regarding the new Rémy Martin VSOP Mature Cask Finish. Take a look, and make sure to check out the cocktail ideas at the end as well as my review and tasting notes here. Rémy Martin, has announced a new expression of its iconic VSOP exclusively forContinue reading “Rémy Martin launches Mature Cask Finish VSOP”
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