‘Made with Pride’. It’s great to read this statement when looking into a brand for the first time. It evokes feelings of wonder as you ponder the craftsmanship that has been placed into creating the liquid. The question is though, does it actually define the brand? Or is it a loose term to gain someContinue reading “Beluga”
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Robinsons Launch The Manchester Heritage Ale Trail
The launch has happened and you can start to take in Manchester’s first ever Heritage Ale Trail! Curated by Mark West, owner of two of the venues you can enjoy in The City Arms and The Britons Protection, he has teamed with local brewery Robinsons of Stockport to offer what he deems to be anContinue reading “Robinsons Launch The Manchester Heritage Ale Trail”
LUX
Vodka is a fickle category, Marmite so-to-speak. You can speak to some and they will despise all its worth. Speak to others and they will praise to the vodka Gods. Some drink it straight, some only in cocktails and mixers. Creating a premium vodka in this day and age means you need to be eye-catching,Continue reading “LUX”
Outerspace
The shape and look of a bottle can really define a brand in the modern age, but does the liquid ever hold up to balance out the product? We’ve had Crystal Head within a skull, Mamont shaped like a tusk and 666 portrayed within a Devil likened bottle, but how about an alien head? OuterspaceContinue reading “Outerspace”
El Gato Negro
Manchester has a new venue to impress its ever expanding customer base, and a dose of Yorkshire is hitting the pitch. Reolcating from Ripponden, West Yorkshire after 9 years to the heart of King Street, Manchester, the award-winning El Gato Negro shows off three floors of Spanish delights in the form of twoContinue reading “El Gato Negro”
Matugga
East Africa is not renowned for their craft rum. Mauritius may be your closest, that at least i’m aware of, but there’s a brand to look out for now that uses heavy East African influence. Welcome to Matugga. Although not rich in history as it’s a relatively new brand to hit the UK, it doesn’tContinue reading “Matugga”
Old Forester
Repeal Day. Some of you may have come across this day. It’s a celebrated event as it marks the occasion of the repeal of Prohibition in the United States, accomplished with the passage of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5th 1933. It’s with this historic day in the history ofContinue reading “Old Forester”
Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select #2 Launches
One of Manchester’s favourite whisky dens, The Britons Protection, hosted another rather special evening in their 200 plus years of existence. Jack Daniel’s, one of the world’s most famous brands, offer a service where you can purchase a Single Reserve barrel, and to add to their impressive 320 expressions of whisky, over 20 of themContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s Manchester Select #2 Launches”
The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High
A few weeks back saw myself invited down to judge once again a cocktail competition with a difference. Hosted within Bar So in Bournemouth, De Kuyper were supporting the UKBG and their Bournemouth Bartenders Grand Prix 2015 final, which saw 10 bartenders from across the south coast of England battle it out, yet having no idea whatContinue reading “The De Kuyper And The UKBG End The Year On A High”
George’s Restaurant. And Bar?
It’s not all about the city centre of Manchester. Bars and restaurants are a plenty in the city, catering for all tastes and minds in the various ‘zones’ we have to offer. It is satisfying then to remember that there are gems just outside the city limits. Didsbury and Chorlton spring to mind for many,Continue reading “George’s Restaurant. And Bar?”
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