It’s about time I write about a brand that I’ve either stocked or enjoyed since my beginnings within the drinks industry – Chambord. A name that nearly everyone has probably heard of, or indeed enjoyed maybe without realising – it’s the classic choice when it comes to a Kir Royale or French Martini. But howContinue reading “Chambord Tasting Notes”
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Miodula Presidential Blend Tasting Notes
Miodula is a Polish brand that comes under the honey liqueur category, with vodka as its base. There’s many a honey flavour out in the market at the moment, with the resurgence of bourbon based brands including Jack Daniel’s and Wild Turkey taking over more established names like Krupnik. But Miodula has come straight fromContinue reading “Miodula Presidential Blend Tasting Notes”
Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes
If you say the word Mexico to anyone within the bar trade, they will more than likely think of tequila. Nothing wrong with that as Mexico is famous for it. But there is another category other than tequila and mezcal that is also produced within the country – rum. Ron Mocambo comes from Córdoba, a cityContinue reading “Ron Mocambo Tasting Notes”
Pinkster Tasting Notes
There’s a new gin on the market, showcasing itself with its creator Colonel Pinkster aka Stephen Marsh in North Hertfordshire. A big gin drinker himself, and seeing the resurgence that gin has been having these past few years, he decided to create his own, using the rather lesser know botanical of raspberries. For two years,Continue reading “Pinkster Tasting Notes”
Manchester Whisky Club Review – July
Last Thursday saw meeting number seven of the Manchester Whisky Club, held at the new venue of The Castle in Manchester. Just like last month, a theme was the order of the day, with everything Japanese celebrated. Club founder Andy brought with him 5 expressions covering a little bit of everything, so without further a do,Continue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – July”
Wild Turkey Tasting Notes
It’s not often you get to have lunch with a Master Distiller, especially one who has never even visited the UK before. But that’s exactly what happened today when Eddie Russell of Wild Turkey came to Manchester’s Room Restaurant and Cocktail Bar to talk about his and his fathers, Jimmy Russell, creations. With bartenders comingContinue reading “Wild Turkey Tasting Notes”
Cinzano Tasting Notes
Over the years I have featured Cinzano on many a back bar, but it’s only recently that I have decided to really look into the brand and why it is something I keep listing. Cinzano dates back to 1757 and the Turin herbal shop of two brothers, Giovanni Giacomo and Carlo Stefano Cinzano. On theContinue reading “Cinzano Tasting Notes”
Cynar Tasting Notes
There’s always something unusual when it comes to spirits, especially in the category of liqueurs. But have you ever heard of an artichoke liqueur? Cynar, or Cynara scolymus in Latin, or artichoke in English, has actually been around since 1952, but only really in the market since 1995. An Italian bitter liqueur created using thirteenContinue reading “Cynar Tasting Notes”
Illyquore di Caffe Tasting Notes
You’d expect Illy to be making coffee as one of the biggest coffee names around. But they’ve had something a little different out for the past few years in the name of Illyquore di Caffe. But what is it? Illyquore di Caffe was previously named ‘Illy Espresso liqueur’ with it’s packaging designed by the famous ItalianContinue reading “Illyquore di Caffe Tasting Notes”
Marie Brizard Tasting Notes
Marie Brizard is a brand that many of you have probably heard of and seen on back bar’s a plenty. But did you know that it’s been around since 1755? That year saw Marie Brizard and her nephew, Jean-Baptiste Roger setting up the company and creating their first expression in Anisette (anise flavoured liqueur) in 1760.Continue reading “Marie Brizard Tasting Notes”
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