Bénédictine is a staple for many a bar, and indeed possibly your own collection. It’s also been a well-known brand for over 150 years, and has recently been showing off its versatility within cocktails with a number of cocktail competitions in many major cities. So it makes sense to capitalise on the growing hype andContinue reading “Bénédictine Tasting Notes”
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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”
Marie Brizard Tasting Notes
Marie Brizard is a brand that many of you have probably heard of and seen on back bar’s a plenty. But did you know that it’s been around since 1755? That year saw Marie Brizard and her nephew, Jean-Baptiste Roger setting up the company and creating their first expression in Anisette (anise flavoured liqueur) in 1760.Continue reading “Marie Brizard Tasting Notes”
Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website
To celebrate its association with the Cannes Film Festival, Chivas 25 recently launched The Legend of Cannes, the first interactive website to offer a panoramic view of the city. The website allows users to get a full experience of the festival thanks to exclusive video content including brand ambassador Max Warner giving a step-by-step guideContinue reading “Chivas 25 Launches First Experiential Website”
Pernod Tasting Notes
Absinthe is a fickle category to get across to consumers. Say the word ‘absinthe’ and you can see the shudder and faces across many a patron – but have you actually tried it? Properly? Traditionally, absinthe is prepared by placing a sugar cube on top of a specially designed slotted spoon, and then placing theContinue reading “Pernod 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”
Courvoisier Tasting Notes
After experiencing brandy lately, I’ve found a new love for the spirit that many countries seem to be producing these days. It only makes sense then to look at a brand that dominates many a bar, especially in the UK – Courvoisier. In the uncertain climate of the aftermath of the French Revolution, Emmanuel CourvoisierContinue reading “Courvoisier Tasting Notes”
Joseph Cartron Tasting Notes
Liqueurs can sometimes be overlooked, especially the standard flavours like strawberry, orange or raspberry. But every bar has them to add flavour and colour to a drink, or even used within food and desserts. They’re versatile and have been part of the drinks trade for many a year. With this, it makes sense to showcaseContinue reading “Joseph Cartron Tasting Notes”
Cîroc Tasting Notes
Everyone loves something a little different. Whether it’s a unique style of gin, or a wine from a new country, or maybe an ale that takes it that little bit further, but perhaps one of the more unknown differences in the drinks world is the varieties of vodka. Most vodkas are created using a grainContinue reading “Cîroc Tasting Notes”
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”
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