Chivas Regal is a brand that most, if not all, of you will know. A blended whisky that can trace its roots to 1801 and a grocery store, 13 King Street in Aberdeen, and has defined four different eras of the mixed drink. Recently, the brand has been highlighting the four eras; The Classic Age of 1880-1920,Continue reading “Chivas Regal – A Re-creation Of Two Classics”
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Locke’s
I’ll hold my hands up, I’ve no idea how I came across this Irish whiskey and for it to end up in my possession, I simply can not remember. That doesn’t mean it should be excluded, as after doing some research on the expression, it turns out its from a rather well-known distillery. Locke’s IrishContinue reading “Locke’s”
Ocho
The Camarena family are well known within the tequila world. They started producing tequila way back in 1937 and are now three generations in, still producing it the traditional ‘slow’ way. The family grow their own agave, the base ingredient of all tequila, which in itself is a rare choice to opt for. When MasterContinue reading “Ocho”
Langtons No.1
The Lake District is not your usual port-of-call when it comes to the creations of a spirit, or gin in this case. But Langtons No.1 has defied the normality and creates a styled gin that tips the hat to its origins and its process. The water source kick started the Langtons No.1 story, after discoveryContinue reading “Langtons No.1”
Pisco Portón
I’ve never covered pisco in any way, shape or form. I never sold it when I was a bartender, and have never used it within my work since, but recently I’ve had the chance to fill the clean slate with a new brand to hit the UK in Pisco Portón. It’s probably best to explainContinue reading “Pisco Portón”
Rhuby
“The inspiration creating Rhuby comes from a childhood in Sweden, at my grandparent’s house, squinting into the early spring sun while punching a juicy Rhubarb stalk into a cup of sugar biting off its frayed end” It’s amazing what can inspire you to create a product, one that does so much for the bartending communityContinue reading “Rhuby”
U’Luvka
There’s a couple of brands that I’ve seen plenty of, yet just never got around to tasting and experiencing. One such brand that eluded my taste buds had a rather prominent display for a year or two in retailers, then seemed to drop off the radar a little. Now though, It has been re-launched, securingContinue reading “U’Luvka”
IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014
The 23rd July saw me travelling down to London to a rather prestigious event where some of the elite spirits would be showcased. A rather bold concept, but when you have the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2014 winners, who incidentally were announced that very morning for, in one room, it’s an honour toContinue reading “IWSC Spirit Tasting 2014”
Sibling Distillery
There’s plenty of brands, especially gin, that attempt to cause a stir upon their arrival. Some fall flat, most succeed. However, crossing over from a bartenders favourite to the actual buyers of the brand, the customers, can be a difficult task. I’ve seen many brands become a ‘must-use’ within recipes or signature serves, but thatContinue reading “Sibling Distillery”
5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky
I love exploring. Working in the drinks industry I get to encounter plenty of concepts that are created to amaze, divulge and ultimately get you talking and even giddy. Some fail, granted, but most succeed in their own way. A recent visit to London though offered up a venue I’ve heard plenty of, but neverContinue reading “5cc City Of London And Bespoke Whisky”
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