The biggest cocktail master class came back in full force this year in the form of Cocktails in the City. Located within Manchester Town Hall, 15 of Manchester’s bars teamed up with 15 brands ranging from tequila to rum and vodka to create a cocktail that would wow the consumers and tempt them to partContinue reading “Cocktails In The City Review”
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Havana Club
Havana Club is a brand that has a presence in nearly every bar in the world. Its versatility with its range can suit most tastes and palates, combined in a cocktail or drunk straight, and will never really be frowned upon if offered. So how do we, or I in particular, come to this conclusion? LetsContinue reading “Havana Club”
Worship Street Whistling Shop Cream Gin Tasting Notes
The Victorian era heralded many a trend in the world of gin. Old Tom springs to mind these days as part of a resurgence in all things classic, but the team behind top bars such as The Worship Street Whistling Shop have launched a gin that is inspired by the cream gins of the Victorian gin palaces.Continue reading “Worship Street Whistling Shop Cream Gin Tasting Notes”
Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013
This week I had the chance to experience Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester. Not a new venture for me as you can see here, but a welcoming return as this is one of my ‘Manchester Gems’. Invited to try Hard Rock’s Legendary Burgers and sample the cocktails on offer, myself and my girlfriend (who weContinue reading “Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester Review – 2013”
Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire Tasting Notes
It’s always good to hear of a new product to hit the market and with a story of one person wanting to make a dream come true. Tom Hurst had a dream to make a sweet and lime spiced rum for a couple of years, but never thought that LWC, an independent drinks wholesaler in the UK, wouldContinue reading “Admiral Vernon’s Old J Spiced & Tiki Fire Tasting Notes”
Neighbourhood Review
As with any big city, there’s aways something new and exciting to check out. Round every corner there’s scaffolding popping up, huge signs with the words ‘coming soon!’ and a buzz on social media of the venue working its magic. With no exception would be Neighbourhood. An American styled bar and restaurant located on AvenueContinue reading “Neighbourhood Review”
Corks Out Winter Tasting, Manchester Review
Last week carried on something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Back with a bang at the Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, they brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promise of a wide selection from producers including Morton, Franschhoek and Cattier asContinue reading “Corks Out Winter Tasting, Manchester Review”
Berry Bros. & Rudd Review
Berry Bros. & Rudd are one of those names that if searching for a bottle of wine or a specialist spirit, it will be near the very top of your search engine. Why? Because Berry Bros. & Rudd is one of Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchants, opening its doors way back in 1698 at St.Continue reading “Berry Bros. & Rudd Review”
Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester
Last week was the inaugural start of something that has been proving popular in recent years – the Corks Out tasting evenings. Only this time, instead of the usual Warrington and Chester locations, they’ve branched out into Manchester and brought along with them a host of brands in both wine, Champagne and spirits. With the promiseContinue reading “Corks Out Summer Tasting – Manchester”
Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists
Ruth Yates. Most of you may have never heard of Ruth before, but she has the honour of being named 16th in the inaugural list of the top 75 most influential people in wine. A rather stunning accolade to hold, but not her only achievement as her independent wine and spirits company, Corks Out, has won over 20Continue reading “Corks Out – Independant Wine and Spirit Specialists”
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