As mentioned in previous articles of late, England is on a role in the gin category, with many a distillery popping up in the past few years to showcase there brand to the gin-loving public. One of these distilleries is the City of London Distillery (or COLD for short), and have done things a littleContinue reading “City of London Tasting Notes”
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Chambord Tasting Notes
It’s about time I write about a brand that I’ve either stocked or enjoyed since my beginnings within the drinks industry – Chambord. A name that nearly everyone has probably heard of, or indeed enjoyed maybe without realising – it’s the classic choice when it comes to a Kir Royale or French Martini. But howContinue reading “Chambord Tasting Notes”
Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes
If you say the word Mexico to anyone within the bar trade, they will more than likely think of tequila. Nothing wrong with that as Mexico is famous for it. But there is another category other than tequila and mezcal that is also produced within the country – rum. Ron Mocambo comes from Córdoba, a cityContinue reading “Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes”
Pinkster Tasting Notes
There’s a new gin on the market, showcasing itself with its creator Colonel Pinkster aka Stephen Marsh in North Hertfordshire. A big gin drinker himself, and seeing the resurgence that gin has been having these past few years, he decided to create his own, using the rather lesser know botanical of raspberries. For two years,Continue reading “Pinkster Tasting Notes”
Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge in Edinburgh
EXPAND YOUR MIND, STIMULATE YOUR SENSES AND REVIVE YOUR SPIRIT OF CURIOSITY ROLL UP! ROLL UP! JOIN HENDRICK’S CARNIVAL OF KNOWLEDGE AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE The delightfully diverting HENDRICK’S Carnival of Knowledge – a unique travelling parlour of enlightenment – will offer intellectual sustenance to all minds at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe (8th – 11thContinue reading “Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge in Edinburgh”
Illyquore di Caffe Tasting Notes
You’d expect Illy to be making coffee as one of the biggest coffee names around. But they’ve had something a little different out for the past few years in the name of Illyquore di Caffe. But what is it? Illyquore di Caffe was previously named ‘Illy Espresso liqueur’ with it’s packaging designed by the famous ItalianContinue reading “Illyquore di Caffe Tasting Notes”
Ron Abuelo Tasting Notes
One brand of rum that I’ve only recently come across goes by the name of Ron Abuelo. On the odd occasion I’ve heard its name crop up, and seen the bottle in my hands, but never had the chance to give the liquid a go. But now I have! But before I share with youContinue reading “Ron Abuelo Tasting Notes”
Opihr Tasting Notes
There’s a new spiced gin on the market going by the name of Opihr. From new company Quintessential, it has been developed by Master Distiller Joanne Moore to ‘open your senses to the rich aromas of the ancient spice route.’ Using hand-picked botanicals including juniper from Italy, coriander from Morocco, angelica from Germany, cubebs from Indonesia, orangeContinue reading “Opihr Tasting Notes”
Hoxton Tasting Notes
Hoxton gin is a brand that has been doing the rounds these past few years and is becoming more and more seen on the back bars of many an establishment. But what makes this different? Advertising itself as ‘the most distinctive gin in the world’ and appealing to people who ‘want something different’, Hoxton isContinue reading “Hoxton Tasting Notes”
SW4 Tasting Notes
The name behind a gin can sometimes define the brand. There’s brands that name themselves after a specific process, others after their originator, some to a loose connection, and in the case of this one – after the postcode that it originates from. Originator Martin Price mentions on his website his inspiration and influence behindContinue reading “SW4 Tasting Notes”
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