The end of last month saw the next meeting of the Manchester Whisky Club held at The Castle in Manchester. Like previous meetings, a region of Scotland was the order of the day, with Campbeltown being the chosen. Club founder Andy brought with him 5 expressions, but like last month, set a challenge to the restContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – November”
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Elixir Tonics & Treats
I do love Manchester when it comes to its bar scene, there’s always something new opening, and this past Thursday was no different. The guys behind event and mobile bar company Escapade Bars have gone for something a little more static in the shape and form of Elixir Tonics & Treats. Located on the easyContinue reading “Elixir Tonics & Treats”
Heering Tasting Notes
A bartenders favourite, and a staple since 1818 in many a classic cocktail such as the Singapore Sling and Blood & Sand, is Heering. You may have seen the bottle on many a back bar, and more than likely had it within at least one cocktail in your life time, but do you know whatContinue reading “Heering Tasting Notes”
The London No. 1 Tasting Notes
Coloured gin could be seen as a marketing gimmick. But have you ever just dismissed it, not really giving it a second glance and presuming it’s going to be cheap and tacky? What ever your answer, let me introduce you to The London No. 1. 12 different botanicals are within The London No. 1, including juniper fromContinue reading “The London No. 1 Tasting Notes”
Skyy Tasting Notes
The USA are probably well-known for their whisky and bourbon more than anything else. But some of the other drink categories are making a charge, with gin names such as No. 209 and Death’s Door coming over the Atlantic, as well as wine brands such as Firesteed and Napa Cellars and craft beers Brooklyn andContinue reading “Skyy Tasting Notes”
Underberg Tasting Notes
Have you ever had a really good meal? So good in fact, that as soon as you are asked by your waiter if you would like to see the dessert menu, you contemplate without a moment’s pause and ask for your favourite as you know it will go down a treat? But the horrors ofContinue reading “Underberg Tasting Notes”
Rigg’s Tasting Notes
What do Prohibition and rum smugglers have in common? Answer? Riggs. Who? What? Riggs is an alcoholic spirit. You may know its bigger brother though as Eager Drinks (the premium juice maker), who in July this year, Ed Rigg came out with something a little more potent in the form of fruit (mainly raspberries and blackberries)Continue reading “Rigg’s Tasting Notes”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – October
The end of last month saw the next meeting of the Manchester Whisky Club held at The Castle in Manchester. Like previous meetings, a region of Scotland was the order of the day, with Smoke in the Water covering Islay and beyond being the chosen. Club founder Andy brought with him 5 expressions, but likeContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – October”
Ramsey Rum Review
Ramsey Rum are innovators in the field of Grenadian rums. Not possibly your first port-of-call when it comes to your origins of rum, but if your adventurous like myself, you’ll be intrigued as to what they can offer. What I’m going to do with this piece is showcase to you two very different expressions thatContinue reading “Ramsey Rum Review”
The Beast Tasting Notes
Vodka fans beware, something from the depths of the underworld has arisen – The Beast! Sometimes you just have to love the quirky and unique when it comes to your spirits. Whether they’re housed within skulls, reportedly give you an hallucination of green fairies or a hop-skip you to creating a classic, you’re sure toContinue reading “The Beast Tasting Notes”
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