Dorset Ginger Tasting Notes

Ginger beer is one of my favourites. Whether I enjoy on its own or with a spirit, lets say rum for example, it always seems to create a fantastic experience for me. Imagine my delight then when I came across a company in Dorset who produce their own! Dorset Ginger is a traditional hand producedContinue reading “Dorset Ginger Tasting Notes”

RedLeg Tasting Notes

Everyone loves trying a new product, and I’m no exception. I’m not fussy or picky to what I try, and I’ll always keep an open mind to a brand that offers unusual ingredients, but one that has stood out recently is a new Caribbean spiced rum named RedLeg. Launched in the summer of last yearContinue reading “RedLeg Tasting Notes”

Mount Gay

Every great story begins with a time and a place. One such story involves a brand that is familiar to most, Mount Gay. Created on the Caribbean island of Barbados, the land that back in 1703 called rum ‘kill-devil’, a gentleman named Sir John Gay, a respected leader and businessman who worked tirelessly in service on theContinue reading “Mount Gay”

Dodd’s Gin Tasting Notes

The London Distillery Company is one of only five London distillers and is London’s first whisky distillery since Lea Valley closed over a century ago. Dodd’s Gin is the first gin to come through its doors since its founding year of 2011 between Darren Rook and Nick Taylor. The story and inspiration to the companies release of Dodd’sContinue reading “Dodd’s Gin Tasting Notes”

3 Twenty One Review

A new Smokehouse has popped up in Manchester in the form of 3 Twenty One. Located on Deansgate, on top of the Deansgate pub, the promise of  “smoking the finest cuts of meat this side of town!” stood out as myself and my girlfriend (who we shall now call Miss J) were invited down toContinue reading “3 Twenty One Review”

Sipsmith

Two brands are credited for the resurgence in British distilling, and one in particular broke a 189 year run and became the first copper-pot based distillery to start-up in London back in 2009 (Beefeater being the last in 1820). So how did Sipsmith come to break this, and more importantly, become a staple in manyContinue reading “Sipsmith”

Penderyn Tasting Notes

Wales is not renowned for its whiskies, but for nearly 10 years now, Penderyn has seen to change that perception with its award-winning range. The Welsh Whisky Company was founded  in 1998 and in the turn of the new Millennium, a group of friends set out to become the first Welsh distillers in over a century.Continue reading “Penderyn Tasting Notes”

The Wild Geese Tasting Notes

If you mention Irish whiskey, there’s one brand that will instantly pop into your head. Nothing wrong with that at all, they’ve done a fantastic job. But there are others out their, and The Wild Geese is just one of them. The Wild Geese story has a touch of legend to it. * Patrick Sarsfield’sContinue reading “The Wild Geese Tasting Notes”

Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes

Herencia Mexicana is a new tequila that is making a stamp on the market here in the UK. Created using 100% blue agave and double distilled, Herencia Mexicana is produced in ‘The Positos Ranch’ or Destilería La Fortuna, which is located in Arandas County in Jalisco, Mexico. ‘The Positos Ranch’ was bought in 1865 by DonContinue reading “Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes”

Herradura Tasting Notes

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”