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”
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From William of Orange to William Chase – enter Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin
Once known as ‘Mother’s Ruin’, gin has becomes the must have for the sophisticated ‘Drink Less, Drink Better’ generation. Brought to the UK by William of Orange in 1689, by the middle of the 18th century, gin was blamed for leaving many of London’s poorest citizens in a state of catatonic inebriation. The ‘Gin craze’Continue reading “From William of Orange to William Chase – enter Williams Great British Extra Dry Gin”
Chase Tasting Notes
Over the past year, I’ve been lucky enough to try the spirits that UK-based Chase Distilleries offers to the trade, so after completing my tasting notes on their core range, I’ve decided to combine them all onto one page for your viewing pleasure. A little history first (1) – A farmer of 20 years, William Chase had been growing potatoes toContinue reading “Chase Tasting Notes”