I do love trying something different. Over the years I’ve come across many a gem, whether it’s in the spirits, beer or wine world. Some stick in your head, some your forget about and wonder why when they re-appear. Old Pulteney does just that to me. I’ve had this brand many a time, but neverContinue reading “Old Pulteney Tasting Notes”
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Manchester Whisky Club Review – September
The end of last month saw me miss out on my first ever Manchester Whisky Club meeting, but not one to miss out too much, the drams from the ninth meeting, held at The Castle in Manchester, were decanted for a taste in my own time – and here we are. Like previous meetings, aContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – September”
Drinks By The Dram Tasting Notes
If you’re on Twitter within the drinks trade, or indeed a fan of whisky, you may have heard or even been part of a new trend called Tweet Tastings. Despite my involvement in the trade, I’ve never come to be a part of one of these – until now! Well, kind of. Due to priorContinue reading “Drinks By The Dram Tasting Notes”
Redbreast Tasting Notes
As mentioned in my piece on Powers Irish Whiskey, the Irish Distillers is the name of the subsidiary based in the New Midleton Distillery, Cork. It is here that the brands including Powers, Jameson and Tullamore Dew are created and produced. Another name that you may have heard, or indeed seen, is Redbreast. The brandContinue reading “Redbreast Tasting Notes”
Powers Tasting Notes
Powers Irish whiskey has recently had a bit of a re-launch, unveiling a new look and line-up that brings it in line against its rival super-premium brands. I’ve been lucky enough to receive some samples of the new additions, including the Powers Signature Release and their Gold Label, but before we come onto how theyContinue reading “Powers Tasting Notes”
Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review
The Fisherman’s Retreat, set in the Lancashire countryside near the small town of Ramsbottom, hosted a selection of fine drams one crisp Saturday a few weeks back. With a mixture of well-known names and rare editions, the entourage of myself, Manchester Whisky Club founder Andy, and fellow member Christina had been looking forward to thisContinue reading “Fishermans Retreat Whisky Festival Review”
Ron Cubay Tasting Notes
Cuba has a history when it comes to rums. Both Bacardi and Havana, two of the biggest names in the rum world, have an affiliation with the country. But there’s a third, and that name has hit the UK shores these past few years. Hailing from the centrally located Santo Dominco distillery of Cuba RonContinue reading “Ron Cubay Tasting Notes”
Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes
It’s great watching a company start out and grow. You feel like you’ve followed them on a journey, gone through hard times with them, but ultimately enjoyed the ending as much as the producers do too. One such brand started as I began to follow them on social media. Always a great tool to utiliseContinue reading “Southwestern Distillery Tasting Notes”
The Dalmore Tasting Notes
If you know me and my whisky tastes, you’ll know that I’m a man who will try anything from any area or country. When I first started out with Drinks Enthusiast, I came across a brand that would stick with me for the last three years, and to me, it just keeps getting better andContinue reading “The Dalmore Tasting Notes”
Einstök Tasting Notes
‘The Einstök Brewery is located just 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in the fishing port of Akureyri, Iceland where water flows from rain and prehistoric glaciers down the Hlíðarfjall Mountain through lava fields, delivering the purest water on earth and the perfect foundation for brewing deliciously refreshing handcrafted ales.’ Sounds good doesn’t it?Continue reading “Einstök Tasting Notes”
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