If you talk of Irish whiskey, most would say Jameson. Nothing wrong with that at all and it’s a great dram, but one brand that should get more of a shout out is Bushmills. Bushmills is a name that can date itself way back to 1608 when King James I granted Sir Thomas Phillips, who was theContinue reading “Bushmills”
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Abelha
After showcasing Cachaça lately, it makes sense to look at one that has only recently come out onto the market, and is going down a storm with the organic lovers. I give to you Abelha. Abelha Cachaça comes from Rio de Contas within Bahia in northern Brazil where small-holding farmers grow 100% organic sugar cane. The caneContinue reading “Abelha”
Sagatiba Tasting Notes
Cachaça is a funny spirit. A hard sell sometimes, but can fly out once tasted straight or even within a caipirinha. A brand that many bars stay trusted too, and recently seen a surge in popularity, is Sagatiba. Why the surge though? Well Gruppo Campari acquired the brand back in 2011 and with this cameContinue reading “Sagatiba Tasting Notes”
Skipper Tasting Notes
There is a rum in the world that is shouting about itself. Skipper proudly states on every bottle, and icon in its own right as it’s the same label as when it first came out in 1930, that it is ‘The Best In This Rum World’. A bold statement perhaps, especially with many more rumsContinue reading “Skipper Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Gin Presents The Juniper Sling Cocktail
The Juniper Sling cocktail is inspired perfumers Penhaligon’s, Juniper Sling fragrance. Crafted by Geoff Robinson from Happiness Forgets, it combines the bitter notes of lemon juice with the freshness of juniper and sweetness of sugar syrup, to provide a delightfully refreshing tipple for your palette this spring. Juniper Sling 40ml Hendrick’s Gin 20ml Byrrh 20ml Lemon Juice 10mlContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Presents The Juniper Sling Cocktail”
Brugal
The Dominican Republic only has a couple of rum brands coming from its land that many of you will know for example, Matusalem and Atlantico, but there is one that could stake a claim of being the most well-known – Brugal. Brugal was founded by Andrés Brugal Montener in 1888. Andres was a Spanish émigré in Cuba, and it was in CubaContinue reading “Brugal”
Botran Tasting Notes
After featuring Botran in a previous piece, I’ve been lucky enough to try some more of their portfolio, and I thought it only makes sense to showcase the brand properly. So what is Botran and why was I eager to seek out more of their range? Botran is originally a name recognized for sugar cane production where the Botran family rumContinue reading “Botran Tasting Notes”
Fifty Pounds Tasting Notes
To name a brand, you think of something quirky, unique, a name that will stand out. Or how about a simple, every day words name that nods back to a pivotal time in the gin history? That’s what Fifty Pounds has done, and bring to light how important this time was in the production of not justContinue reading “Fifty Pounds Tasting Notes”
Ketel One Tasting Notes
The Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Holland has been producing quality spirits for ten generations. ‘The who?’ I bet your asking. The Nolet Distillery is home to Ketel One vodka, a brand that you may see in many a bar in the UK and indeed the world, but from a country that predominantly creates genever, vodka isn’t its callingContinue reading “Ketel One Tasting Notes”
Patrón
Patrón is one of the most recognisable brands in the world. The distinct shape of the bottle, the highly rated liquid produced and the fact that it’s not been around for long makes Patrón one of the most talked-about brands in the world, and it’s done wonders for the tequila category. But what is it exactlyContinue reading “Patrón”
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