There are many independent spirit specialists out their, but when it comes to fine spirits, the more exquisite brands, Distillnation can make the top spot. With brands including Ron Botran, De Luze Cognac and Artemisia Absinthe it covers categories that others shy away from and happily opens them out to the consumer eye. Distillnation itself was founded by FrancisContinue reading “Distillnation Range Tasting Notes”
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19 Spiced Tasting Notes
It’s always interesting to see and hear about brands being developed for a specific market, but a category that sometimes gets overlooked compared to the demographic that say vodka or tequila go for, is rum, and in particular 19 Spiced Vanilla. Aimed at the students and young generation who are growing out of the alcoh-popContinue reading “19 Spiced Tasting Notes”
Pink Pigeon Tasting Notes
Theres some spirits in the world that take their name from various sources. Bacardi has the Catalan wine merchant Facundo Bacardí Massó, Tanqueray has Charles Tanqueray, Amarula is named after its primary ingredient and Pink Pigeon after a rare Mauritian bird. Theres a Pink Pigeon in the world I hear you cry? Yup, these endangered birds fly freely on the Isle ofContinue reading “Pink Pigeon Tasting Notes”
Elements 8 Tasting Notes
The spiced rum category has always been dominated by the likes of Sailor Jerry and Morgan’s Spiced, but recently its been added to with Bacardi Oakheart, Kraken and Lambs Spiced all making their case to be the number one. But a major player has come into the reckoning – Elements 8. This unique brand has a three strong range ofContinue reading “Elements 8 Tasting Notes”
Rum Fire Tasting Notes
Theres a new overproof rum to excite and tantalize the drinking world, Rum Fire! Created and produced by the guys at Hampden Estate, a company that dates back to 1753, it’s back heeling the likes of Wray and Nephew to become a dominant force in the overproof category. But what makes Rum Fire unique from its competitors?Continue reading “Rum Fire Tasting Notes”
Atlantico Rum Tasting Notes
Lately I’ve been fortunate enough to try out a relatively unheard of rum brand in the UK. Hailing from the Dominican Republic and endorsed by such stars as Enrique Inglesias and backing its own charity, Atlantico is sure to create some waves in the rum world. But what makes Atlantico different from every other brand? Atlantico is a blend ofContinue reading “Atlantico Rum Tasting Notes”
The Liquorists Return of the Rum Trail
Last night was the first installment of the year in The Liquorists busy calendar, the aptly named ‘Return of the Rum Trail!’. Following the same concept of their previous trails, we were to be enjoying 5 different spirits, 5 different cocktails in 5 different bars accompanied by 5 different light bite appetizers. Always a dauntingContinue reading “The Liquorists Return of the Rum Trail”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 17
Day 17 is another cocktail to warm the cockles using the relatively new Kraken Spiced Rum. Day 17 – The Kraken Cider – Kraken Glass – Heat-proof glass mug Ingredients – 50ml Kraken Spiced Rum 125ml Hot Apple Cider Method – Build all ingredients into a heat-proof glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick. Each day for the next 7 days their willContinue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 17”
24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 4
4 days in and it’s time for a twist on the classic Daiquiri using Havana 7yr. Day 4 – Rome Daiquiri – Havana Glass – Daiquiri glass Ingredients – 50 ml of Havana Club Añejo 7 Años 2 spoons of sugar 5 ml of lime juice 2 drops of Marrasquino 3 spoons of Nutella 1 slice of banana Continue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 4”
10 Cane Rum Tasting Notes
Hailing from Trinidad & Tobago, 10 Cane Rum is produced by Moët Hennessy (also the producers of Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere and Moët & Chandon) and is a relatively young product, being available to the public from 2005 and considered the first in-house developed brand by Moët Hennessy (instead of being traditionally aquired). Although not steeped in history like other rums, 10Continue reading “10 Cane Rum Tasting Notes”
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