888 Tres Ochos tequila was founded in an era that ushered in high quality premium brands of 100% blue weber agave tequila. The transition from party shots to elegant sipping tequila started with “Tequilas Finos” being savored neat in a snifter, chilled or on the rocks. It’s with this that 888 Tres Ochos tequila originates inContinue reading “888 Tres Ochos”
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Polugar
“Polugar wine must be of proper quality. To determine it, wine shall be poured into an official annealing container where half of it should burn out”. The above is a definition of “Polugar” from the Decree “On drinking quality” enacted by Tsar Nikolai I in 1842. In a nut shell, Polugar defines as half-burned out breadContinue reading “Polugar”
The West Winds
Established in June 2010, The West Winds gin has caused a stir within the UK as it made its way around the cities earlier this year and introduce itself to the bartenders and public. Why the clamor? This is a brand that offers something a little different. The West Winds Gins were created by fourContinue reading “The West Winds”
Flor de Caña
Recently, I had the chance to sit down and experience a range of expressions of a rum I’ve seen becoming more and more embraced by the bartenders here in the UK. Flor de Caña, from Nicaragua, is perhaps a rum you’ve never had yourself, but I’m sure the packaging of the bottles are recognisable. Either way,Continue reading “Flor de Caña”
The Dublin Liberties
Irish whiskey has seen a resurgence over the last few years as more and more cracking expressions are released, and the distilleries are booming with many looking top open over the next few years. One that has caught my eye lately though is new to the market for 2015, The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil. The nameContinue reading “The Dublin Liberties”
Hangar One
American vodka is not as overly common as some may think. It’s still the European countries that dominate the UK market, but the likes of Skyy do pop up every-now-and-again. The same can be said for Hangar One, a brand that see’s its heritage coming from Alameda, California. St. George Spirits was founded as America’sContinue reading “Hangar One”
Lanique
Let me tell you a story*. “Over 200 years ago across the Kingdom of Prussia, the Two Sicilies and the Austrian Empire, a drink was cherished and imbibed by the wealthy and titled elite at their celebrations and grand balls. The drink had a unique flavour and colour and was completely natural. It’s ingredients wereContinue reading “Lanique”
Giffard
Giffard is a name that you may be familiar with if you’ve ever scanned the products of your favourite bar. A brand of liqueurs and syrups, Giffard have had a main-stay presence for over 100 years, and are still to this day consistently evolving their expressions to fit with the modern times. But how didContinue reading “Giffard”
Fujikai
While some well-established Japanese distilleries have already warned worldwide whisky enthusiasts they were starting to run low on stocks, Monde Shuzo Distillery, in partnership with the European distributor Les Whiskies du monde, has officially launched a brand new expression : Fujikai, a 10-year-old single malt produced at the foot of the world-famous Mount Fuji. Limited toContinue reading “Fujikai”
Buffalo Trace Northern Final 2015
One of the world’s best known bourbon brands, Buffalo Trace, came to Manchester this past week to secure a northern bartender a trip of a lifetime to America, courtesy of creating a unique British twist on an American classic cocktail. Hosted by Ross Thompson of UK distributor Hi-Spirits, and judged by the Buffalo palates ofContinue reading “Buffalo Trace Northern Final 2015”
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