Herradura is a tequila distiller located in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico. It was formally founded in 1870 by Félix López and the business remained in the family for over 125 years. Not a bad legacy to still have one could say! So how did it all come about for us all to enjoy? After beginning with FélixContinue reading “Herradura Tasting Notes”
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el Jimador Tasting Notes
‘el Jimador was created in 1994 to pay tribute to Casa Herradura’s expert ‘Jimadors’, the harvesters of the agave plant, whose job requires the great skill of identifying when the agave is ready.’ What better reason to create a tequila! * Casa Herradura was created in 1870 and is the original distillery where el Jimador is producedContinue reading “el Jimador Tasting Notes”
Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes
When you look at a brand, do you look into the history of it? Does it sway you when your thinking of a purchase? Most probably not, and there’s nothing wrong with that to be fair. If you look into some brands, it will give you an idea of what you’re purchasing though. Usually ifContinue reading “Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes”
Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes
Everyone loves a good back story. Whether it’s a distillery that covered generations of the same family, to a humble no body who had a dream, or even just a nod to an experience in some one’s lives. The most dramatic sometimes are the legends. Take Konik’s Tail for example. One glance at their websiteContinue reading “Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes”
Partida Tasting Notes
‘Turns out that the key to a top-quality Tequila starts at the beginning.’ Well, that’s what Partida say anyway. Using blue agave that is 7-10 years old, found near a dormant volcano in the Tequila Valley, it is then cooked in stainless steel ovens that bakes the agave before being distilled twice. The resulting non-aged tequila is filledContinue reading “Partida Tasting Notes”
Dog Bowl Review
Manchester is a growing city. Working within it, I come across many a scaffold emblazoned building with the words ‘coming soon’, adding mystery to what could be being built or renovated. One street in particular that is taking full advantage of renovation is Whitworth Street West. A long viaduct of arches has over the pastContinue reading “Dog Bowl Review”
Tapatio
There’s always a great back story to a brand. Wealthy merchants, knowledge know-how, supply to demand. But what about beginning your career by growing and selling agave plants to other distillers. Not a fairytale start, especially if you were born into a family that had distilled tequila since back in the early 1800’s, but the distillery wasContinue reading “Tapatio”
Mozart Tasting Notes
Cream liqueurs are usually aimed towards the woman. Nothing against that, and nothing wrong with a gentleman enjoying one either. But there’s that stigma that chocolate is a woman’s favourite love, after diamonds of course, and there is a liqueur out their to suit their every need – Mozart. Mozart Distillerie, a family run business, has producedContinue reading “Mozart Tasting Notes”
Hine Tasting Notes
Continuing my theme of cognacs that seems to have taken shape lately, I’ve come across another rather well-known brand by the name of HINE. Dating back to 1550, the Hine family lived in Beaminster, Dorset, on the south coast of England, but it was the 18th century that the cognac link started when Thomas Hine decidedContinue reading “Hine Tasting Notes”
Compass Spirits Tasting Notes
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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