Recently I’ve featured one of Stockport’s little treasures in Robinson’s Brewery, and in the past few weeks, they’ve released information on two new collaborations – Iron Maiden’s ‘Trooper‘ and local celebrity chef Simon Rimmer’s ‘A Beer To Go With . . .’ range. As a huge fan of Iron Maiden, I’ve been rather looking forward to gettingContinue reading “Simon Rimmer’s ‘A Beer To Go With . . .’ Range Tasting Notes”
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An Evening with Chase Distillery
I’ve just received this from one of my collaborators David Coveney, Head Barman of the Vineyard at Stockcross and The Spirit Cellar. Our name speaks for itself, we’re all about wine. However, on 21st June we’re going to be matching gin and vodka cocktails, using Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery spirits, to each of the four courses to be enjoyedContinue reading “An Evening with Chase Distillery”
Cointreau
After taking a look at Grand Marnier, it’s only right that we seek out its fellow orange – Cointreau. Cointreau prides itself with a mix of tradition and modernity since its creation way back in 1875. A gentleman named Edouard Cointreau, son of Edouard-Jean (a famous master confectioner), distilled himself a spirit from sweet and bitter orangeContinue reading “Cointreau”
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”
Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013
This week I had the chance to experience Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester. Not a new venture for me as you can see here, but a welcoming return as this is one of my ‘Manchester Gems’. Invited to try Hard Rock’s Legendary Burgers and sample the cocktails on offer, myself and my girlfriend (who weContinue reading “Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013”
A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer
Much has been written about matching food with wine. But what about our national tipple, beer? Despite the growing trend to match beer with food, you’d be hard pushed to find a beer which has actually been brewed to go expressly with food… until now! Highly acclaimed celebrity chef and restaurateur Simon Rimmer has teamedContinue reading “A ‘Bald’ New Concept From Simon Rimmer”
Jennie McAlpine Plays Cupid This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air at Annies – the cosy new restaurant recently opened by Jennie McAlpine and partner Chris Farr – as preparations are made for Valentine’s Day. Said Jennie: “It’s going to be a lovely romantic evening here at Annies. We’ve got a harpist playing live to create a nice intimate atmosphere andContinue reading “Jennie McAlpine Plays Cupid This Valentine’s Day”
Four Roses Tasting Notes
What is a legend? Defined as ‘A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated’, it can become as popular as truth to the point of it’s hard to differentiate between the two in later years. How about – ‘It began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten byContinue reading “Four Roses Tasting Notes”
The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes
A liqueur fit for a King? Berry Bros. & Rudd are steeped in tradition themselves, but to produce a liqueur that will warm the cockles of King Edward VII is a mighty step in the right direction. But how did it all come about? In the early days of King Edward VII’s reign, the royalContinue reading “The King’s Ginger Tasting Notes”
Beerlao Tasting Notes
Craft beers are on the rise in the UK. More and more bars, restaurants and pubs are offering beers and brands coming from the farthest stretches of the world to delight and intrigue us. Asia has given us many a popular sight, including Tiger Beer, Asahi, Bintang and Beerlao. One of these brands I’ve known for aContinue reading “Beerlao Tasting Notes”
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