There’s always a great back story to a brand. Wealthy merchants, knowledge know-how, supply to demand. But what about beginning your career by growing and selling agave plants to other distillers. Not a fairytale start, especially if you were born into a family that had distilled tequila since back in the early 1800’s, but the distillery wasContinue reading “Tapatio”
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Mozart Tasting Notes
Cream liqueurs are usually aimed towards the woman. Nothing against that, and nothing wrong with a gentleman enjoying one either. But there’s that stigma that chocolate is a woman’s favourite love, after diamonds of course, and there is a liqueur out their to suit their every need – Mozart. Mozart Distillerie, a family run business, has producedContinue reading “Mozart Tasting Notes”
Hine Tasting Notes
Continuing my theme of cognacs that seems to have taken shape lately, I’ve come across another rather well-known brand by the name of HINE. Dating back to 1550, the Hine family lived in Beaminster, Dorset, on the south coast of England, but it was the 18th century that the cognac link started when Thomas Hine decidedContinue reading “Hine Tasting Notes”
Compass Spirits Tasting Notes
A relatively unknown company in the drinks industry, yet a portfolio of some fantastic spirits, is Compass Spirits. Compass Spirits was founded in 1990 my Neil Monyard to source and supply the best in spirits, vermouths and liqueurs. Their philosophy is ‘to deal with family concerns that take an active part in the distillation, blending or vineyardContinue reading “Compass Spirits Tasting Notes”
Portobello Road 171 Tasting Notes
There’s many a new gin that made an appearance last year, but one I’m yet to feature is Portobello Road 171. Created by the gin bar Portobello Star in London, namely Jake F Burger, Gerard Feltham and Paul Andrew Lane, and distilled by 8th generation London Distiller Charles Maxwell, Portobello Road 171 is a traditionallyContinue reading “Portobello Road 171 Tasting Notes”
Courvoisier Tasting Notes
After experiencing brandy lately, I’ve found a new love for the spirit that many countries seem to be producing these days. It only makes sense then to look at a brand that dominates many a bar, especially in the UK – Courvoisier. In the uncertain climate of the aftermath of the French Revolution, Emmanuel CourvoisierContinue reading “Courvoisier Tasting Notes”
Glenmorangie Tasting Notes
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy. A name of fashion, perfume and of course Champagne. With names like Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon, it’s sometimes forgetful to remember that of course the cognac Hennessy is part of their glamorous portfolio. Champagne and wine outnumbers the spirits in the LVMH drink range, but they have some well-knownContinue reading “Glenmorangie Tasting Notes”
The Macallan Tasting Notes
Over the years I’ve experienced a brand across many events and tastings, and it only seems right to combine what I’ve learnt into one piece, so without further ado, I give to you The Macallan. In 1824 Alexander Reid obtained one of the earliest licences to distil whisky and leases eight acres from the EarlContinue reading “The Macallan Tasting Notes”
Angostura
There are not many rums that hail from Trinidad and Tobago, but the most well-known comes in the form of Angostura. Although you may be more familiar with its range of bitters. The distinctive slender bottle of the bitters, wrapped in an oversized label, began in Venezuela. In 1820, Dr. J.G.B. Siegert, a decorated, 24-year-old surgeonContinue reading “Angostura”
Oban Tasting Notes
Many distilleries in Scotland dominate towns, non more than Oban. The distillery overlooks the harbour and sea at Scotland’s western coast and has done since 1794 when two brothers, Hugh and John Stevenson founded the distillery on the site of an old brewery that they ran. Just before the turn of the twentieth century, Oban becameContinue reading “Oban Tasting Notes”
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