Brockmans gin is the dream of four gentleman named Kevan, David, Bob and Neil who wanted to create a gin that evoked a fresh taste that would change the perception of contemporary gins. Created in England, it is made using 10 botanicals including Bulgarian coriander blueberries and blackberries as well as Valencia orange peels, juniper,Continue reading “Brockmans Tasting Notes”
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Matusalem Tasting Notes
To hear of a story that sets about a journey for one reason and one reason only can really captivate an audience – say for example the story of Matusalem rum. Two Spanish brothers, Benjamin and Eduardo Camp, together with a third partner, Evaristo Álvarez, left Spain and settled in Cuba for the purpose ofContinue reading “Matusalem Tasting Notes”
No. 209 Tasting Notes
A name derived from the fact that the distillery is the 209th to be registered in the United States. Quite a feat when you think about it, and an apt name for a gin that has been hailed as one of the finest in the market. Not widely available though as it’s only really comeContinue reading “No. 209 Tasting Notes”
Jack Daniel’s
Everyone has more than likely heard of this brand. It can sometimes be considered an icon in the drinks world, with many consumers coming across it at some point in their lives. It can also divide opinion, with more varieties coming out and Jack Daniel’s seen as more the mixing whisky instead of being sippedContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s”
Pampero Tasting Notes
This gem is not as well-known in the UK, but highly rated elsewhere. Pampero is categorised as a premium rum from Venezuela dating back to 1938. Founded by Alejandro Hernandez, Hernandez original recipe introduced a distillation process unique to Venezuela. Hernandez harvested the finest sugar cane only in the incredibly humid dry season, to produce aContinue reading “Pampero Tasting Notes”
Warner Edwards
Another one of the mainstays in the recent gin resurgence here in the UK, Warner Edwards have recently released their 5th expression since their beginnings back in late 2012. With this, lets take a look at how the journey has come along, tasting the expressions along the way. Warner Edwards is the brainchild of twoContinue reading “Warner Edwards”
Bepi Tosolini Tasting Notes
Liqueurs is a growing category, one that can include virtually any ingredient. There are your diverse brands who distinguish themselves away from the norm, but there are also your classics that will be in many a cocktail or drink. One classic flavour to be found is strawberry, and recently I’ve come across a brand thatContinue reading “Bepi Tosolini Tasting Notes”
Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes
A staple to any bar around the world is Maker’s Mark. The bottle alone creates a buzz with its presence, but it’s not, well compared to other major presences like Jack Daniels, Jim Beam or Woodford Reserve, really been around for that long. 1958 to be exact. Well the production of Maker’s Mark started inContinue reading “Maker’s Mark Tasting Notes”
Hunters Tasting Notes
As some of you know, I’m a sucker for local produce. But one spirit that came on board at a recent venture of mine is a premium Cheshire gin named Hunters. Two men are behind the brand – Ian Cass who is a veteran of the on-trade and Jon Jones who is well-known in theContinue reading “Hunters Tasting Notes”
Koko Kanu
Koko Kanu offers something a little different, especially to what you expect it to be. From Jamaica, white rum is blended with natural coconut to create the only full strength coconut flavoured rum in the UK. Named in honour of Jamaica’s original inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, and a label that shows the Jamaican national birdContinue reading “Koko Kanu”
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