The Aperol Spritz Social is set to return to Spinningfields, Manchester on 3rd-6th July with a new look for a long weekend of good times and front row Wimbledon action on the big screen. Following 2013’s smash-hit success, Italy’s favourite drink once again takes up residence on the Hardman Square Lawns for what is shapingContinue reading “The Aperol Spritz Social Returns To Manchester”
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Martini Tasting Notes
Carrying on with my latest trend of researching vermouths, I turn my attention to a well-known brand which graces nearly every drinking establishment in the world – Martini. Martini is an icon, and whether you savour it on its own, or utilise within the likes of a Manhattan or Martini, you can’t deny its internationalContinue reading “Martini Tasting Notes”
Riserva Carlo Alberto Tasting Notes
I’m on a bit of a vermouth mission at the moment. My previous post took a look at an Italian range which hit the UK at the latter end of last year. This particular range came to fruition in 2011, but this article will focus on a name that has been in production since theContinue reading “Riserva Carlo Alberto Tasting Notes”
Mancino Tasting Notes
Vermouth is a category that I’ve touched on a couple of times in the past, although these have mainly been some of the more recognisable names such as Cinzano, as well as covering the likes of Cocchi and Sacred, but I’ve personally noticed a trend that seems to be happening here in the UK, withContinue reading “Mancino Tasting Notes”
Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth
Love Drinks is delighted to announce the arrival of the rare Mancino Vecchio Vermouth to the UK. The Mancino Vermouths are blended with the finest ingredients to make original, yet classic, recipes created by world renowned Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino. The Vecchio adds to the core range, which includes Bianco, Secco and Rosso Vermouth styles.Continue reading “Love Drinks Launches Barrel Aged Mancino Vecchio Vermouth”
Love Drinks Launch Mancino Vermouth In The UK
Love Drinks is delighted to announce the arrival of the Mancino (pronounced man-chino) range of Vermouths to its portfolio. The Mancino Vermouths are blended with the finest ingredients to make original, yet classic, recipes created by world renowned Italian bartender Giancarlo Mancino. These recipes are made from a selection of up to forty botanicals personallyContinue reading “Love Drinks Launch Mancino Vermouth In The UK”
Sprizzato Tasting Notes
It might be the end of summer (well it rains a fair bit where I live so I think that’s the last I’ll see of it), but that doesn’t mean summer trends should finish there. The good thing about a good spirit is its versatility to be present no matter what the seasons. Take SprizzatoContinue reading “Sprizzato Tasting Notes”
Cinzano Tasting Notes
Over the years I have featured Cinzano on many a back bar, but it’s only recently that I have decided to really look into the brand and why it is something I keep listing. Cinzano dates back to 1757 and the Turin herbal shop of two brothers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano Cinzano. On theContinue reading “Cinzano Tasting Notes”
Cynar Tasting Notes
There’s always something unusual when it comes to spirits, especially in the category of liqueurs. But have you ever heard of an artichoke liqueur? Cynar, or Cynara scolymus in Latin, or artichoke in English, has actually been around since 1952, but only really in the market since 1995. An Italian bitter liqueur created using thirteenContinue reading “Cynar Tasting Notes”
Giulio Cocchi Tasting Notes
I love a master class. It gives the chance to try a brand that you may have never have experienced properly, or even knew that they had more than one expression available. It also has the opportunity on the odd occasion to meet some fascinating industry figures, whether it’s a brand ambassador, master distiller orContinue reading “Giulio Cocchi Tasting Notes”
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