The Glenlivet is another one of those whisky brands that I have come across a fair few times and have managed to amass tasting notes on each occasion. So it makes sense to bring them all together and to also showcase its new expression Alpha. But first, who are The Glenlivet? * Glenlivet is locatedContinue reading “The Glenlivet”
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Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes
Everyone loves a celebrity producing a spirit. Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head have been in the news lately becoming the official vodka of The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary, with much fanfare, cocktail competitions and events. Footballer Mikael Silvestre decided to follow in Dan Aykroyd’s footsteps and be behind a rum from the island of St Barts, creatingContinue reading “Rhum St Barth Tasting Notes”
Ardbeg Tasting Notes
Ardbeg is another name in the whisky world that I have encountered on many occasion, and since we’ve just had Ardbog day (1st June), it makes sense to combine my experiences into one place and discover why Ardbeg won World’s Best Whisky for three years running. Ardbeg, from the Scottish Gaelic: Àrd Beag, meaning LittleContinue reading “Ardbeg Tasting Notes”
Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes
Bramley and Gage – a company that is making a bit of a scene in the bartender arena. Despite being around for over twenty years, bartenders are taking notice of their thirteen strong portfolio, using the brand within new cocktail creations and simple serves. But who are Bramley and Gage? Back in the mid 1980’s,Continue reading “Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes”
1724 Tasting Notes
There’s a growing demand for tonic water these days. I touched on the stigma of the category a while back, and since then a new boy on the block has taken the reigns and positioned itself as a top runner for bars to use. I give to you 1724. 1724 I hear you say? 1724 isContinue reading “1724 Tasting Notes”
Talisker Tasting Notes
175 years is a long time. It’s even more impressive when a product has stood the test of time virtually unchanged. You better give a round of applause to Scottish island whisky Talisker for completing such a feat! But how did it all come about to endure such a long-standing piece of history? In 1830,Continue reading “Talisker Tasting Notes”
Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Tasting Notes
Falernum is essentially a sweet syrup used in various tropical drinks (think Zombies and Swizzles). One of the more well-known brands used in the bartending arena is Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. First created by John D Taylor of Bridgetown, Barbados in 1890, the liqueur is made with a combination of sugar cane, lime, almond and cloves.Continue reading “Taylor’s Velvet Falernum Tasting Notes”
Pernod Tasting Notes
Absinthe is a fickle category to get across to consumers. Say the word ‘absinthe’ and you can see the shudder and faces across many a patron – but have you actually tried it? Properly? Traditionally, absinthe is prepared by placing a sugar cube on top of a specially designed slotted spoon, and then placing theContinue reading “Pernod Tasting Notes”
Stock Prestige Tasting Notes
A few years back a good friend of mine went back to her home in Poland for a few weeks. Upon her return she bought me a bottle of their premium vodka named Stock Prestige, and, as it only seems right to feature some of the lesser-known brands from around the world on this siteContinue reading “Stock Prestige Tasting Notes”
Six O’clock Tasting Notes
A perfect balance between tonic and gin can sometimes make or break an experience. How many times can you remember thinking that you’d wish you had gone for a different style of gin or that recommended brand of tonic? Well answers are now here in the form of Six O’clock gin. From the Bramley andContinue reading “Six O’clock Tasting Notes”
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