Johnny Neill has done a fantastic job in creating a gin that is not only unique, but also reminds him of his love of Africa. With Johnny a part of the Greenall Whitley distilling family, fourth generation to be exact, he decided back in 2004 to form his own company Whitley Neill Limited, and a yearContinue reading “Whitley Neill Tasting Notes”
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Manchester Whisky Club Review – August
This past Thursday saw the eighth meeting of the Manchester Whisky Club, held at The Castle in Manchester. Just like last month, a theme was the order of the day, and as we had covered Ireland, Scotland, Japan and the USA, it made sense to take look at some of the lesser known whisky producing countriesContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – August”
Blossom Syrups
Syrups aren’t the most well advertised when it comes to the use of them within a bar. But the thing is, they should be, because they could make or break a drink, and indeed your experience within that bar. So with this in mind, it makes sense to showcase a brand that have got someContinue reading “Blossom Syrups”
Siete Leguas
Since I started Drinks Enthusiast, my love of tequila has grown. Being able to try many a different brand and different styles, I’ve come to appreciate them more as I look into their history and methods. One brand in particular though I’ve been chasing for a while. For over a year I’ve been told byContinue reading “Siete Leguas”
Jax Coco Tasting Notes
I’m always on the look out for new and exciting products to try, and one in particular has apparently been causing a stir down in London town. The following is the latest press release from them detailing their latest achievements – Jax Coco is excited to announce their recent listings in multiple London venues. PremiumContinue reading “Jax Coco Tasting Notes”
Sprizzato Tasting Notes
It might be the end of summer (well it rains a fair bit where I live so I think that’s the last I’ll see of it), but that doesn’t mean summer trends should finish there. The good thing about a good spirit is its versatility to be present no matter what the seasons. Take SprizzatoContinue reading “Sprizzato Tasting Notes”
The Liquorists Gincident Review
If you live in Manchester, or indeed the North, or just have yourself access to social media or have a friend who’s a bartender, you may have come across the tag-team of The Liquorists. The pairing of Tom Sneesby and Jody Monteith have given us many a night since their inception back in 2010, withContinue reading “The Liquorists Gincident Review”
Magic Moments Tasting Notes
India is a growing country. Not one where you’d expect spirits to originate from, or be the fore runner in sales. But hold on though, India is one of the biggest consumers of whisky, and at the end of calendar 2012, McDowell’s No. 1 from Vijay Mallya’s United Spirits Ltd overtook Johnnie Walker to becomeContinue reading “Magic Moments Tasting Notes”
City of London Tasting Notes
As mentioned in previous articles of late, England is on a role in the gin category, with many a distillery popping up in the past few years to showcase there brand to the gin-loving public. One of these distilleries is the City of London Distillery (or COLD for short), and have done things a littleContinue reading “City of London Tasting Notes”
Ale and Lager Tasting Notes
Over the past few weeks I’ve accumulated a wide range of ales and lagers, and thought the best way possible to feature them would be to have them within one review. So below, I give to you my tasting notes – Asahi – 5% Developed in 1987 in Japan, it has a minimum four week maturationContinue reading “Ale and Lager Tasting Notes”
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