Last week, the Academy of Food and Wine hosted alongside Wines of Portugal a masterclass at Manchester’s Malmaison hotel, with the chance to try out a range of the New World wines that are slowly hitting our shores. Hosted by Joe Wadsack, a freelance wine professional, former columnist for The Daily Express, presenter on SaturdayContinue reading “AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting”
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Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu
Last week I had the chance to try out the new cocktail menu at Manchester’s premier casino – Manchester 235. Set in the converted Great Northern Warehouse, their Fusion Bar attracts all walks of life no matter what day or time, and the four recipes on hand for me to tackle supported this case inContinue reading “Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu”
The Liquorists – Whiskey Trail Review
Last night was the next installment of The Liquorists much acclaimed spirit trails, with this month incorporating world whiskey. Following the same concept of their rum trail, we were to be enjoying 5 different spirits, 5 different cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Sound daunting? Challenge accepted! Starting the night in Manchester’s Northern QuarterContinue reading “The Liquorists – Whiskey Trail Review”
Grey Goose Taste By Appointment
DISCOVER YOUR PERSONAL TASTE IN COCKTAILS WITH THE WORLD’S BEST TASTING VODKA Grey Goose, the World’s Best Tasting Vodka, is bringing an innovative campaign to the UK this Summer, aimed at helping cocktail lovers discover how to select a cocktail that is perfectly suited to their own personal taste. Every person has a unique taste profile, withContinue reading “Grey Goose Taste By Appointment”
Socio Rehab Review
Socio Rehab has been called many things since its time on the streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, and since its January refurb, those already positive words on their cocktail making skills can be used while sitting in modern comfort. I swung by a few days back for the first time this year for two reasonsContinue reading “Socio Rehab Review”
Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill
I was given the opportunity to try out Manchester Malmaison’s Sunday offering of ‘Toast to the Roast’, housed in their recently opened Smoak Bar & Grill. Never one to pass up on an opportunity to dine in one of Manchester’s premier hotels, myself and a friend opted for an early time slot and enjoyed a drinkContinue reading “Malmaison’s ‘Toast to the Roast’ at Smoke Bar & Grill”
Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes
Tonight, the Manchester branch of the Malmaison hotel chain hosted an insight into one of the worlds best-selling blended malts – Johnnie Walker. Hosted in their exclusive Ember bar, and by a gentleman ironically named Johnnie Walker, himself a former craftsmen cooper and now a Director of Wine and Spirits for Malmaison, the seven ofContinue reading “Johnnie Walker Tasting Notes”
Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings
I thought this would be an appropriate e-mail to forward to everyone! – A very quick reminder to you all that The Whisky Lounge have their series of Irish Invasion tastings coming up and starting this Friday! They will be tasting six of the finest from the Emerald Isle, showing off what they can really achieve, ratherContinue reading “Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings”
Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review
This Wednesday I had an eye-opening experience – I entered my first ever casino and wow, have I been fooled into thinking every casino looks like a James Bond or Oceans Eleven film! Always one to try out new places, I ventured along to Manchester 235, located close to Deansgate, to sample some of their cocktail delights in the setting of theirContinue reading “Fusion Bar at Manchester 235 Review”
Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar
Last night was the return of the monthly whisky tastings held at Manchester’s Kro Bar. This time Morrison Bowmore Distilleries were the guests, bringing with them Bowmore, Auchentoshan and Glen Garioch. Again for those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea inContinue reading “Morrison Bowmore Whisky Tasting at Kro Bar”
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