Recently, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel over to France and check out a criminally underrated category of spirit here in the UK; Calvados. Originally attending to see one of the main distilleries of Calvados, I was to find out that Boulard was to be not far down the road. Having the chance to experience anotherContinue reading “Boulard”
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Belsazar
The vermouth category is often overlooked, with many customers not realising perhaps how much vermouth impacts a wide variety of serves, with the Martini and Manhattan cocktails probably the two most commonly known. I’ve featured a good range of vermouth brands on this site so far, from the well-known to the newly formed, but aContinue reading “Belsazar”
Distilleries et Domaines de Provence
Continuing a little from the inspiration behind the feature on the Nardini range, it was to be around this time that I came across the French name of Distilleries et Domaines de Provence. Looking at the photo above, you may be hard pressed to recognise the labels, or indeed the names, but this very reason isContinue reading “Distilleries et Domaines de Provence”
Michter’s
There’s a new whiskey making waves here in the UK, and if you follow me on any of my social media channels, you would have seen me become one of the first to experience when they were released only 12 weeks ago. A look into these new expressions from the Michter’s brand reveals some classic history lessons,Continue reading “Michter’s”
Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015
Entering the second birthday of the Manchester Whisky Club, we decided to take a break from the whisky itself due to the January blues, and side-stepped into the world or rum as a one-off. Held once again at The Briton’s Protection, here’s a run down of the expressions we explored, and my tasting notes toContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club – January 2015”
Cotswolds
English whisky is creating a new era. The English Whisky Company is the most well-known at the moment, but there are a couple of producers ageing their stock to satisfy a growing interest in, well, whisky that’s not from Scotland, Ireland or America. People’s palates are changing, and the likes of Cotswolds are there toContinue reading “Cotswolds”
Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones
While the Victorian’s celebrated the season of ardor by gifting each other unusual handmade puzzle purses, revealing a host of intricate poems and verses with every fold, Hendrick’s recommend a more palate pleasing flavor. This Valentine’s Day, Hendrick’s Gin brings you two unassumingly delightful tipples to charm and seduce your treasured loved ones – TheContinue reading “Hendrick’s Gin Brings You Two Unassumingly Delightful Tipples To Charm And Seduce Your Treasured Loved Ones”
Glen Grant
To be classed as one of the best-selling single malt distilleries in Scotland, you need to be able expand, re-invent and keep up with demand. May I please welcome then Glen Grant, a brand considered of such a title. But how did this all come about? Glen Grants established itself back in 1840 by twoContinue reading “Glen Grant”
Bold London Spirit
Britain’s answer to the aperitif is said to originate from this 2014 release of Bold London Spirit. A bold statement perhaps (and yes, pun fully intended)? Well this Notting Hill born spirit has made a bang as its unique flavour collaboration has drawn praise from many bartenders. But what exactly is it? Well Bold LondonContinue reading “Bold London Spirit”
Arbikie
Think of Scotland and you’ll think of whisky. Nothing wrong with that at all of course, but have you ever wondered about the likes of gin or vodka perhaps coming from Scotland? The most famous you may recognise would be Hendrick’s, developed within the family of William Grants & Sons, but lately there’s been a resurgence ofContinue reading “Arbikie”
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