Unfortunately due to work commitments, I was unable to participate in the launch of Bacardi’s new spiced rum – Bacardi Oakheart. The event was hosted by the Manchester based ‘The Liquorists’ in the setting of the BlackDog Ballroom in Northern Quarter. My two friends, who I was to be attending with, went along and below are their reviews on howContinue reading “Bacardi Oakheart Reviews”
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Ron Barceló Imperial & XM Royal Rum Tasting Notes
I swung by Corks Out in Timperley today to have a chat with their new General Manager Karim about all things wine and spirits. After pondering whether Chase should have kept their Marmalade vodka packaging clear or in their current orange bottle, Karim moved our attention to some open bottles of rum that he had availableContinue reading “Ron Barceló Imperial & XM Royal Rum Tasting Notes”
Morgan’s Spiced & Coke Pre-mixed Tasting Notes
As well as being handed a can of Southern Comfort mixer (https://drinksenthusiast.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/southern-comfort-lemonade-lime-pre-mixer-tasting-notes/) I was also able to taste the Morgan’s Spiced offering of their pre-mixer with coke. With a strength of 6.4% and my love of rum, this is a perfect mix! The aromas and smells of vanilla instantly hit your nostrils with a spiceContinue reading “Morgan’s Spiced & Coke Pre-mixed Tasting Notes”
Kraken Spiced Rum Tasting Notes
I’ve been looking forward to trying this again! I think i first sampled Kraken at The Boutique Bar Show 2011 in Manchester, but i had a taste at Imbibe 2011 a few weeks ago. I will always remember the way they sold it to me – a man dressed in a old-fashioned diving suit handing out leaflets, andContinue reading “Kraken Spiced Rum Tasting Notes”
Gosling’s Tasting Notes
On a recent rum master class I hosted here in Manchester, I showcased Gosling’s Black Seal as an example of Bermuda. It was only then that I realised that despite knowing of the brand since my early days as a bartender, I have never covered it here on my site. So without further hesitation, letsContinue reading “Gosling’s Tasting Notes”
Round-up
Just a brief round-up – Got back from Corks Out in Timperley today on the hunt for my flat-mates payday spirit buying – bottle of Goslings Black Seal rum. As always we had to sample some of the other dark rums on offer including Chairman’s Reserve and Ron Barcelo Gran Anejo! I also sampled anContinue reading “Round-up”
Konyagi and Ouza Fire Water taste notes
Konyagi On a recent trip to Tanzania, my friend bought back with her a bottle of Konyagi, or ‘fire water’. Intrigued by this i googled what i could find on Konyagi (the back of the bottle was of no help due to what i presume was written in an African language) and came up with the following – INGREDIANT: Molasses,Continue reading “Konyagi and Ouza Fire Water taste notes”
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