A well-respected industry figure came into Manchester a few weeks back with her London-based Sip or Mix. Jenny Gardener set up her company back in June 2011 armed with experience from her past titles within Vanquish Wine, Green Island, Amathus and Oddbins as well as a passion for brands that are small batched, hand crafted, authentic andContinue reading “Sip or Mix Portfolio Tasting Notes”
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Aperol Tasting Notes
Aperol has seen a bit of a resurgence lately, or to be fair, most summers. Why? Their signature serve comes into play and graces many a bar top. But do you really know what it is? Way back in 1919, the Barbieri brothers presented to the International Fair of Padua a bright orange liqueur namedContinue reading “Aperol Tasting Notes”
Sacred Tasting Notes
Sacred is a name that has been part of the London distillery scene for the past few years, and one feature that takes pride over them all is the fascinating story behind its creation. Sacred Microdistillery was established in London in 2009 by Ian Hart and Hilary Whitney. Their initial idea of creating gin hasContinue reading “Sacred Tasting Notes”
Vestal
A brand I’ve known of for a while determines itself as “Once you’ve tasted a Vestal Vodka you’ll probably never want to drink a commercial vodka again”. A rather bold statement their, but is it true? Let’s take a look. The Vestal Vodka Company is a father and son team, John and William. Wanting toContinue reading “Vestal”
Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California
The latest Cocktail of the Week by collaborator and Head Barmen at the Vineyard at Stockcross David Coveney is a summer signature serve that will soon be on offer. David uses some of the best products that California has to offer and a little of his own magic! “It’s everything you need from a drink in the summer,Continue reading “Cocktail of the Week – Summer in California”
Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch
To celebrate this month’s full moon on 25th June, Zubrowka’s UK Brand Ambassador and cocktail connoisseur Pawel Rolka has conjured up an enchanting Full Moon Summer Punch. Curated to coincide with Zubrowka’s on-trade Night Owls programme, the Punch forms part of Zubrowka’s Full Moon cocktail offerings for 2013 – a collection of seasonal drinks toContinue reading “Toast The Full Moon With The Zubrowka Night Owls Summer Punch”
London Collections: Men cocktail from W London
Join the stylish gentlemen of London to celebrate the best of British fashion at W London – Leicester Square by sampling ‘The Big Smoke’, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail inspired by London Collections: Men. Infused with orange, this distinguished drink is a smooth combination of Grand Marnier Liquor and Jack Daniels Whisky, especially created byContinue reading “London Collections: Men cocktail from W London”
Ardbeg Tasting Notes
Ardbeg is another name in the whisky world that I have encountered on many occasion, and since we’ve just had Ardbog day (1st June), it makes sense to combine my experiences into one place and discover why Ardbeg won World’s Best Whisky for three years running. Ardbeg, from the Scottish Gaelic: Àrd Beag, meaning LittleContinue reading “Ardbeg Tasting Notes”
Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes
Bramley and Gage – a company that is making a bit of a scene in the bartender arena. Despite being around for over twenty years, bartenders are taking notice of their thirteen strong portfolio, using the brand within new cocktail creations and simple serves. But who are Bramley and Gage? Back in the mid 1980’s,Continue reading “Bramley and Gage Tasting Notes”
1724 Tasting Notes
There’s a growing demand for tonic water these days. I touched on the stigma of the category a while back, and since then a new boy on the block has taken the reigns and positioned itself as a top runner for bars to use. I give to you 1724. 1724 I hear you say? 1724 isContinue reading “1724 Tasting Notes”
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