There’s generally considered to be three main brands of vermouth in the world that most, if not all bars and restaurants will stock. I’ve already featured two within my site, Martini Rossi and Cinzano, but I’ve finally been able to discover the third major presence, Noilly Prat. But compared to the stories of the twoContinue reading “Noilly Prat”
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Gabriel Boudier Wins “Supreme Champion Spirit” Trophy At ISC For 2nd Year In succession!
Gabriel Boudier of Dijon won the coveted International Spirits Challenge Trophy “Supreme Champion Spirit” 2014 for the second year in succession. Speaking at the awards ceremony in London this week M. Jean Battault the Président of Gabriel Boudier said: “It is a great honour to be elected as Supreme Champion Spirit for our Crème deContinue reading “Gabriel Boudier Wins “Supreme Champion Spirit” Trophy At ISC For 2nd Year In succession!”
Pigalle Tasting Notes
Pigalle vodka came across my radar in the past week or so, with intrigue from their bottle design capturing my eye. I received one of five different bottle labels, with mine symbolising Paris with the use of a red light glowing from a lamp post, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Being a FrenchContinue reading “Pigalle Tasting Notes”
Ballantine’s Encourages Entrepreneurial Spirit With The Bar Project
Ballantine’s, the world’s No. 2 Scotch whisky, is aiming to capture the imagination of aspiring entrepreneurs with the launch of The Bar Project; a competition which offers consumers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the bar of their dreams brought to life in Paris later this year. Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of its founder, George Ballantine, TheContinue reading “Ballantine’s Encourages Entrepreneurial Spirit With The Bar Project”
Toussaint Tasting Notes
I’ve featured a couple of coffee liqueurs in the past, some big names and some crafted newcomers, but one recent relaunch seems to be taking bartenders to a new level in coffee drinks, even straying away from the classic Espresso Martini. Toussaint hails its origins from Haiti when under the ruling of France and isContinue reading “Toussaint Tasting Notes”
St Germain Tasting Notes
I love a liqueur I can sip. Just one that you can crack open no matter what time of day it is and enjoy. Even better if it’s versatile enough to mix simply within some classic drinks. St Germain is a staple to my drinks cabinet because it does just that. Question is, out ofContinue reading “St Germain Tasting Notes”
Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes
Liqueurs are a major part of any bars existence, with many flavours used within many a creation or sipped over ice. Orange, hazelnut, coffee, elderflower, they’re all pure, one single flavour in a bottle. But there is a trend, a trend that can be said to have started with the likes of Grand Marnier, blendingContinue reading “Domaine De Canton Tasting Notes”
Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine
Have a very Merry Christmas this year with Bénédictine liquor’s brand new festive cocktail, ‘Monk’s Punch’, created by Shaker & Company’s mixologist, Tim Garratt. With the usual mulled wines and spiced spirits making their appearances this winter, Bénédictine, the traditional French liquor, has decided to mix it up with a brand new tipple of itsContinue reading “Warm Your Cockles This Christmas With Bénédictine”
Bénédictine Trip Review
This week I’ve been extremely lucky to be invited along to not one, but two fantastic places within France, courtesy of the French liqueur Bénédictine. Following on from their nationwide cocktail competitions from the past few weeks, winners from Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester and London came together, alongside the Bénédictine team and fellow media representative Gary Sharpen ofContinue reading “Bénédictine Trip Review”
Père Magloire
National Calvados Week! What I hear you cry? Calvados? Well if your anything like the North of England, Calvados isn’t a big market compared to some of the other categories in the spirits world, but it is in London, and to help spread the word, a whole week dedicated to Calvados has been created. ToContinue reading “Père Magloire”
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