The Camarena Family is one of the most famous and major names within the tequila industry. Here in the UK, they are synonymous with a growing set of brands that are taking a different outlook to the tequila industry and offering an alternative on all three levels of brand leadership. Welcome to Casco Viejo, LaContinue reading “The Camarena Family”
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Jinzu – British Gin With A Japanese Twist
Jinzu redefines the boundaries of gin Jinzu is a brand new, crafted super-premium gin that challenges the norm. Created by a young bartender named Dee Davies, Jinzu is a delicately complex liquid which combines her British roots with her passion for Japan and its unique botanical selection. Blended with a hint of sake for aContinue reading “Jinzu – British Gin With A Japanese Twist”
The 86 Company
Bartenders. The lifeline of any country when the serving of drinks is concerned. The connection between bottle and customer. The guys and girls every brand needs to get on their side to really make a splash in the bar world. Welcome then to The 86 Company. The 86 Company was formed back in September 2012,Continue reading “The 86 Company”
Imperial Collection
Vodka can be criminally underrated in this day and age. With so many countries now handing themselves the opportunity to fill the market with their own ‘unique’ creation, it’s hard to really stand out to the true and ultimately create a vodka worthy of quality. Perhaps Imperial Collection can be one of them? It’s allegedContinue reading “Imperial Collection”
Mezcal Vago
Mezcal is the next big thing for 2015. Here in Manchester, the category awareness has grown and specialist bars and restaurants have popped up to bring Mezcal to the public. One of the more interesting brands to hit the category here in the UK, is Mezcal Vago. This specific Mezcal has been created by AquilinoContinue reading “Mezcal Vago”
Iceberg
What is the purest vodka available in the world? Grey Goose? Belvedere? Crystal Head? Imagine my surprise when Iceberg came to me and mentioned that they are number one, due to the low mineral content of the iceberg water that they harvest in Canada. Always intrigued to find out more, I’ve had a look at theirContinue reading “Iceberg”
WhistlePig
The UK has a new whiskey from the US, and it’s landed with fanfare in many of the influential icons of the drinks world laps as the bar trade is scrambling for a piece of what is known as WhistlePig. The oddly named is a straight rye whiskey, and is heralded as one of the best rye’sContinue reading “WhistlePig”
‘Mum’s The Word’ This Mother’s Day With Hendrick’s Gin
To celebrate Mothering Sunday on the 15th March, Hendrick’s Gin brings you Mum’s The Word cocktail and the Dream Time Martini, two delectable tipples to toast to wonderful mothers the world over. Mum’s The Word, created by our chums at Bramble, combines the unusual taste of Hendrick’s Gin with the sweet aroma of Yellow ChartreuseContinue reading “‘Mum’s The Word’ This Mother’s Day With Hendrick’s Gin”
Bruichladdich Distillery
Recently, Joanne Brown of Bruichladdich sat with the Manchester Whisky Club and guided us through the range from Islay. It got me thinking though at my surprise of never featuring the brand on this site. I’d come across Bruichladdich and Joanne at the Fishermans Retreat a few years back, and even worked alongside the brandContinue reading “Bruichladdich Distillery”
Lecompte
A third brand that I came across on my French travels a few weeks back is Lecompte, a rather small yet equally stunning range of Calvados. It’s in 1923 that Alexandre Lecompte created the Lecompte House in Lisieux, and built the brand until its sale to Yves Pellerin. Seen as the premium end of the Calvados categoryContinue reading “Lecompte”
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