The Fisherman’s Retreat, set in the Lancashire countryside near the small town of Ramsbottom, hosted a selection of fine drams one crisp Saturday a few weeks back. With a mixture of well-known names and rare editions, the entourage of myself, Manchester Whisky Club founder Andy, and fellow member Christina had been looking forward to thisContinue reading “Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review”
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William Grant & Sons Unveils The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain
UK exclusive with the launch of 25 Year Old Single Grain Whisky Today marks a significant landmark in William Grant & Sons’ history as it breaks with whisky conventions and releases The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain 25 Year Old Scotch as a UK only exclusive. For whisky lovers looking to experiment, this innovative newContinue reading “William Grant & Sons Unveils The Girvan Patent Still Single Grain”
Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Wray and Nephew
If you’re like me, back when you were a teenager you’d be having ‘shots’ of overproof rum on a night out for cheap thrills and many a spill. But growing up, have you ever had it since, or indeed, actually enjoyed it? I have, to the point of I actually enjoy having a tot whenContinue reading “Wray and Nephew”
Finlandia
Finland is known for building some of the worlds biggest cruise ships, phone giants Nokia and a vodka that has a presence in many a bar – Finlandia. But how did this rather well-know vodka come about? Compared to other rivals, it’s a rather secretive brand, and not one that many know a fact orContinue reading “Finlandia”
Whitley Neill Tasting Notes
Johnny Neill has done a fantastic job in creating a gin that is not only unique, but also reminds him of his love of Africa. With Johnny a part of the Greenall Whitley distilling family, fourth generation to be exact, he decided back in 2004 to form his own company Whitley Neill Limited, and a yearContinue reading “Whitley Neill Tasting Notes”
Siete Leguas
Since I started Drinks Enthusiast, my love of tequila has grown. Being able to try many a different brand and different styles, I’ve come to appreciate them more as I look into their history and methods. One brand in particular though I’ve been chasing for a while. For over a year I’ve been told byContinue reading “Siete Leguas”
The Liquorists Gincident Review
If you live in Manchester, or indeed the North, or just have yourself access to social media or have a friend who’s a bartender, you may have come across the tag-team of The Liquorists. The pairing of Tom Sneesby and Jody Monteith have given us many a night since their inception back in 2010, withContinue reading “The Liquorists Gincident Review”
Magic Moments Tasting Notes
India is a growing country. Not one where you’d expect spirits to originate from, or be the fore runner in sales. But hold on though, India is one of the biggest consumers of whisky, and at the end of calendar 2012, McDowell’s No. 1 from Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits Ltd overtook Johnnie Walker to becomeContinue reading “Magic Moments Tasting Notes”
Angostura and Edinburgh Review
I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the UK to visit various cities as brands host themed evenings, master classes or even visits to distilleries themselves. But one event that I’ve been looking forward involved me travelling to a city that I’ve only been to as a child, so this counts as a relatively newContinue reading “Angostura and Edinburgh Review”
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