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”
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The Liquorists Gincident Review
If you live in Manchester, or indeed the North, or just have yourself access to social media or have a friend who’s a bartender, you may have come across the tag-team of The Liquorists. The pairing of Tom Sneesby and Jody Monteith have given us many a night since their inception back in 2010, withContinue reading “The Liquorists Gincident Review”
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”
City of London Tasting Notes
As mentioned in previous articles of late, England is on a role in the gin category, with many a distillery popping up in the past few years to showcase there brand to the gin-loving public. One of these distilleries is the City of London Distillery (or COLD for short), and have done things a littleContinue reading “City of London Tasting Notes”
Ale and Lager Tasting Notes
Over the past few weeks I’ve accumulated a wide range of ales and lagers, and thought the best way possible to feature them would be to have them within one review. So below, I give to you my tasting notes – Asahi – 5% Developed in 1987 in Japan, it has a minimum four week maturationContinue reading “Ale and Lager Tasting Notes”
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”
Miodula Presidential Blend Tasting Notes
Miodula is a Polish brand that comes under the honey liqueur category, with vodka as its base. There’s many a honey flavour out in the market at the moment, with the resurgence of bourbon based brands including Jack Daniel’s and Wild Turkey taking over more established names like Krupnik. But Miodula has come straight fromContinue reading “Miodula Presidential Blend Tasting Notes”
Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes
If you say the word Mexico to anyone within the bar trade, they will more than likely think of tequila. Nothing wrong with that as Mexico is famous for it. But there is another category other than tequila and mezcal that is also produced within the country – rum. Ron Mocambo comes from Córdoba, a cityContinue reading “Ron Mocambo 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”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – July
Last Thursday saw meeting number seven of the Manchester Whisky Club, held at the new venue of The Castle in Manchester. Just like last month, a theme was the order of the day, with everything Japanese celebrated. Club founder Andy brought with him 5 expressions covering a little bit of everything, so without further a do,Continue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – July”
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