Tag Archives: whiskey

Yellow Spot Tasting Notes

Lately i’ve been lucky enough to experience the return of Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Below is the press release, and underneath that i have added my tasting notes – Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard has announced a return to the fold for the revered Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, which hasContinue reading “Yellow Spot Tasting Notes”

Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings

I thought this would be an appropriate e-mail to forward to everyone! – A very quick reminder to you all that The Whisky Lounge have their series of Irish Invasion tastings coming up and starting this Friday! They will be tasting six of the finest from the Emerald Isle, showing off what they can really achieve, ratherContinue reading “Irish Invasion / St Patrick’s Tastings”

24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 24

And here it is! Day 24 has arrived and to mark the end of the countdown, Makers Mark have created a part cocktail, part dessert for everyone to enjoy! Day 24 – Bourbon Ball – Makers Mark Glass – Martini glass Ingredients – 75ml Maker’s Mark Bourbon 25ml DeKuyper Light Crème de Cocoa 25ml DeKuyper Hazelnut Bliss Heavy cream Method –Continue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 24”

24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 19

On the home stretch now! And to celebrate, Jim Beam have served up a rather simple punch that could even attract the ladies of the group! Day 19 – Sparkling Ruby Punch – Jim Beam Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 1-3/4 cups Jim Beam Bourbon 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1 bottle (750ml) sparkling raspberry juice,Continue reading “24 Days of Christmas Cocktails – Day 19”

Irish Whiskey Tasting at Kro 2

Last night was Kro Bar’s monthly whiskey tasting night involving a range of whiskey from the Irish based Cooley Distillery. For those of you who don’t know what Kro Bar is, they’re a Danish family business who specialise in Danish food and beer. A popular idea, they’ve expanded from 1 outlet to 5 in theContinue reading “Irish Whiskey Tasting at Kro 2”

The Briton’s Protection Review

Classed as Manchester’s best bar for whisk(e)y, The Briton’s Protection has got it all. On the corner of Great Bridgewater Street, the outside decor gives it a traditional pub feeling, and with hanging baskets from every window, it oddly doesn’t look out-of-place nestled in Manchester. Once you step foot inside you enter the long bar area whereContinue reading “The Briton’s Protection Review”

BBFB American Odyssey Review

The Bacardi Training Team were back in Manchester recently for the next round of their training sessions, this time held in the Champagne and cocktail bar Epernay. Leanne and Tom were our hosts in this popular Manchester bar and perfect setting to learn about Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve! Starting off with a cocktail named Stonefence, aContinue reading “BBFB American Odyssey Review”

Cocktails at The Circle 360

I decided to swing by The Circle 360 for a drink with a friend of mine after work (this really is turning out to be my new favourite place!) and then came back later in the night with another friend who said he wanted to give it a try after my recommendations! I’m not going toContinue reading “Cocktails at The Circle 360”

Jack Daniels & Coke / Ginger Pre-mix

I found myself purchasing another pre-mixed drink in the form of Jack Daniels and they’ve released two versions – Coke and Ginger, both £2.12 from Sainsburys. Jack Daniels & Coke Now the nearest competitor around is Jim Beam & Coke and having already tried the latter I was expecting high hopes, however, I was disappointed at not smelling a stronger smellContinue reading “Jack Daniels & Coke / Ginger Pre-mix”