Since I started Drinks Enthusiast, my love of tequila has grown. Being able to try many a different brand and different styles, I’ve come to appreciate them more as I look into their history and methods. One brand in particular though I’ve been chasing for a while. For over a year I’ve been told byContinue reading “Siete Leguas”
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Jax Coco Tasting Notes
I’m always on the look out for new and exciting products to try, and one in particular has apparently been causing a stir down in London town. The following is the latest press release from them detailing their latest achievements – Jax Coco is excited to announce their recent listings in multiple London venues. PremiumContinue reading “Jax Coco Tasting Notes”
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”
Magic Moments Tasting Notes
India is a growing country. Not one where you’d expect spirits to originate from, or be the fore runner in sales. But hold on though, India is one of the biggest consumers of whisky, and at the end of calendar 2012, McDowell’s No. 1 from Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits Ltd overtook Johnnie Walker to becomeContinue reading “Magic Moments Tasting Notes”
Keep Cool With The Extraordinary Scottish Sangria From Drambuie
If you’re looking for a refreshing summer cocktail to keep you cool during the heatwave, look no further than the latest extraordinary cocktail from Drambuie – the Scottish Sangria. Combining the taste of the Mediterranean with a modern Scottish twist, this invigorating mix of Drambuie, Triple Sec, white wine, lemonade and mixed fruit, is theContinue reading “Keep Cool With The Extraordinary Scottish Sangria From Drambuie”
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”
Pinkster Tasting Notes
There’s a new gin on the market, showcasing itself with its creator Colonel Pinkster aka Stephen Marsh in North Hertfordshire. A big gin drinker himself, and seeing the resurgence that gin has been having these past few years, he decided to create his own, using the rather lesser know botanical of raspberries. For two years,Continue reading “Pinkster Tasting Notes”
Wild Turkey Tasting Notes
It’s not often you get to have lunch with a Master Distiller, especially one who has never even visited the UK before. But that’s exactly what happened today when Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey came to Manchester’s Room Restaurant and Cocktail Bar to talk about his and his fathers, Jimmy Russell, creations. With bartenders comingContinue reading “Wild Turkey Tasting Notes”
Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is Lychee Bellini, one that David says is “a perfect way to use this incredible fruit juice and create a perfectly refreshing aperitif”. Lychee Bellini Glass – Coupette Ingredients – 50 ml Alain Milliat Lychee Nectar 20 ml St GermainContinue reading “Cocktail Of The Week – Lychee Bellini”
Auchentoshan Taste Experiments
AUCHENTOSHAN PRESENTS…The Taste Experiments Masterclasses that explore the concept of taste through scientific experiments in whisky, cocktails and food Prepare to embrace your inner scientist this summer at the Auchentoshan Taste Experiments – a series of events in London and Glasgow that will help you to understand and analyse your preferences to certain flavours. TheContinue reading “Auchentoshan Taste Experiments”
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