The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and The Mother Shuckers open The Pearl Dram Whisky & Oyster Bar WHAT: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has joined forces with oyster mixologists, The Mother Shuckers, to open a pop-up bar offering paired combinations of whiskies and oysters. The Pearl Dram Saloon will debunk the myth of pairing brown spirits withContinue reading “Whisky and Oyster Pop-Up Bar Launches in London For Start of Native Oyster Season”
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Chambord Tasting Notes
It’s about time I write about a brand that I’ve either stocked or enjoyed since my beginnings within the drinks industry – Chambord. A name that nearly everyone has probably heard of, or indeed enjoyed maybe without realising – it’s the classic choice when it comes to a Kir Royale or French Martini. But howContinue reading “Chambord 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”
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”
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”
Toast St George With A Patron’s Punch
Celebrate St George’s Day by toasting glasses of Gallo Family Vineyards Patron’s Punch. Just like our patron Saint this cocktail is rich with flavours of cherry, pomegranate and raspberry. When serving with food, keep the menu quintessentially British, treat friends and family to a mini fish and chips starter, a main course of traditional Beef Wellington followed byContinue reading “Toast St George With A Patron’s Punch”
Botran Tasting Notes
After featuring Botran in a previous piece, I’ve been lucky enough to try some more of their portfolio, and I thought it only makes sense to showcase the brand properly. So what is Botran and why was I eager to seek out more of their range? Botran is originally a name recognized for sugar cane production where the Botran family rumContinue reading “Botran 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”
Tea Rooms of Manchester Part 1
One category that Manchester has a lot of, and indeed excel at, are tea rooms. Most you will find around the Northern Quarter, nestled away down side streets, in converted buildings or built from scratch. Some you will see in more established venues in areas you don’t expect to find a range of herbal teasContinue reading “Tea Rooms of Manchester Part 1”
Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes
A staple to any bar around the world is Maker’s Mark. The bottle alone creates a buzz with its presence, but it’s not, well compared to other major presences like Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or Woodford Reserve, really been around for that long. 1958 to be exact. Well the production of Maker’s Mark started inContinue reading “Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes”
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