Penderyn Tasting Notes

Wales is not renowned for its whiskies, but for nearly 10 years now, Penderyn has seen to change that perception with its award-winning range. The Welsh Whisky Company was founded  in 1998 and in the turn of the new Millennium, a group of friends set out to become the first Welsh distillers in over a century.Continue reading “Penderyn Tasting Notes”

The Wild Geese Tasting Notes

If you mention Irish whiskey, there’s one brand that will instantly pop into your head. Nothing wrong with that at all, they’ve done a fantastic job. But there are others out their, and The Wild Geese is just one of them. The Wild Geese story has a touch of legend to it. * Patrick Sarsfield’sContinue reading “The Wild Geese Tasting Notes”

Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes

Herencia Mexicana is a new tequila that is making a stamp on the market here in the UK. Created using 100% blue agave and double distilled, Herencia Mexicana is produced in ‘The Positos Ranch’ or Destilería La Fortuna, which is located in Arandas County in Jalisco, Mexico. ‘The Positos Ranch’ was bought in 1865 by DonContinue reading “Herencia Mexicana Tasting Notes”

Robinsons ‘Trooper’ Review

The launch of a product can sometimes have little or no fan fare, but one that can break landmarks is a launch worth talking about. A collaboration between Robinsons Brewery and Iron Maiden has done just that, creating an unheard of demand of 300,000 pints pre-ordered. So much so that for the first time inContinue reading “Robinsons ‘Trooper’ Review”

Herradura Tasting Notes

Herradura is a tequila distiller located in Amatitán, Jalisco, Mexico. It was formally founded in 1870 by Félix López and the business remained in the family for over 125 years. Not a bad legacy to still have one could say! So how did it all come about for us all to enjoy? After beginning with FélixContinue reading “Herradura Tasting Notes”

el Jimador Tasting Notes

‘el Jimador was created in 1994 to pay tribute to Casa Herradura’s expert ‘Jimadors’, the harvesters of the agave plant, whose job requires the great skill of identifying when the agave is ready.’ What better reason to create a tequila! * Casa Herradura was created in 1870 and is the original distillery where el Jimador is producedContinue reading “el Jimador Tasting Notes”

Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes

When you look at a brand, do you look into the history of it? Does it sway you when your thinking of a purchase? Most probably not, and there’s nothing wrong with that to be fair. If you look into some brands, it will give you an idea of what you’re purchasing though. Usually ifContinue reading “Ron Santa Teresa Tasting Notes”

Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes

Everyone loves a good back story. Whether it’s a distillery that covered generations of the same family, to a humble no body who had a dream, or even just a nod to an experience in some one’s lives. The most dramatic sometimes are the legends. Take Konik’s Tail for example. One glance at their websiteContinue reading “Konik’s Tail Tasting Notes”

Partida Tasting Notes

‘Turns out that the key to a top-quality Tequila starts at the beginning.’ Well, that’s what Partida say anyway. Using blue agave that is 7-10 years old, found near a dormant volcano in the Tequila Valley, it is then cooked in stainless steel ovens that bakes the agave before being distilled twice. The resulting non-aged tequila is filledContinue reading “Partida Tasting Notes”

Appleton Estate

Appleton Estate is one of the world’s most well-known rum brands, hailing from Jamaica and offering up expressions used by all, from cocktails to served over ice. I finally get myself out to Jamaica soon to check out their home, but it’s got me taking a sneak peak before i jet over! The first knownContinue reading “Appleton Estate”