The Fisherman’s Retreat, set in the Lancashire countryside near the small town of Ramsbottom, hosted a selection of fine drams one crisp Saturday a few weeks back. With a mixture of well-known names and rare editions, the entourage of myself, Manchester Whisky Club founder Andy, and fellow member Christina had been looking forward to thisContinue reading “Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review”
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Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes
It’s great watching a company start out and grow. You feel like you’ve followed them on a journey, gone through hard times with them, but ultimately enjoyed the ending as much as the producers do too. One such brand started as I began to follow them on social media. Always a great tool to utiliseContinue reading “Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes”
The Dalmore Tasting Notes
If you know me and my whisky tastes, you’ll know that I’m a man who will try anything from any area or country. When I first started out with Drinks Enthusiast, I came across a brand that would stick with me for the last three years, and to me, it just keeps getting better andContinue reading “The Dalmore Tasting Notes”
Einstök Tasting Notes
‘The Einstök Brewery is located just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the fishing port of Akureyri, Iceland where water flows from rain and prehistoric glaciers down the Hlíðarfjall Mountain through lava fields, delivering the purest water on earth and the perfect foundation for brewing deliciously refreshing handcrafted ales.’ Sounds good doesn’t it?Continue reading “Einstök Tasting Notes”
TicketyBrew Tasting Notes
I’m an ale man. Wasn’t born as one, it’s over time that my taste buds have developed to enjoy some of the weird and wonderful hops in the world that can contribute towards a good pint. I’m also a believer in buying local and helping promote some of the smaller business here in Manchester. There’sContinue reading “TicketyBrew Tasting Notes”
Black Dog Ballroom NWS Review
‘Black Dog NWS, the second addition to the Black Dog Ballroom brand, is located on New Wakefield Street in the burgeoning Oxford Road Corner area of the city, is a three floor New York Style speakeasy, diner, pool room, roof terrace, BBQ and basement night club, Underdog. The private members’ Ballroom boasts a pool tableContinue reading “Black Dog Ballroom NWS Review”
Hofland Tasting Notes
The history of Hofland goes back to 1927 when a gentleman named Jacob Hofland took advantage of the American marketing model and became one of the first successful Dutch entrepreneurs after the second world war. With his company Hofland and Semeijn, he created numerous spirits that became popular with the Dutch clientele, resulting in buildingContinue reading “Hofland Tasting Notes”
Artisan Review
There always seems to be something new popping up in the Manchester restaurant scene. New concepts, new ideas, re-vamping tired menus or giving a new lease of life into forgotten venues. These are what seem to define many a city’s food culture. To be fair, nothing against that. It’s what keeps us on our toesContinue reading “Artisan Review”
Wray and Nephew
If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”
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