Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … this is the one in celebration of Amaretto Sour, inspired by a birthday. Oh, and I include a gin for good measure I went for a meal with my friend for her birthday and we doubled up on the onion rings […]
World Gin Day is just around the corner on June 13 so it would be wrong of me, and a little careless, if I didn’t share some gin taste tests. Purely for scientific purposes, and then to tell you about them, I’ve tried a handful of gins in recent weeks. Here’s some thoughts. Gin
Gin taste tests: Here’s six to line you up for World Gin Day Read More »
I always like to give you lots of notice for special days of the year. The ones which would cause you no end of trouble should you forget. Father’s Day is almost upon us, Sunday June 17, so make a mental note of that right now. Sorted? In that case here’s gift ideas for dad.
Father’s Day: Four gifts for dad which need a glass before they’re useful Read More »
I dot gin reviews in and around my weekly drinks’ column for Trinity Mirror Regionals – here’s a compendium of the most recent. (Pour yourself a glass or two of gin, then try and say the word compendium out loud.) I’ve heard lots about the meteoric rise of gin as the nation’s favourite spirit. I
Gin reviews: From strawberry to cucumber to shiraz (yes, red wine gin!) Read More »
This time last year I shared news of a new gin, Spitfire Heritage Gin in an exclusive “look out for this” kind of way just before it went on sale in Wine Rack. I mention it again because two things have happened. Number 1 Thing: Spitfire’s distillers have now brought out a new vodka –
Spitfire Heritage Gin leads sky-high nationwide toast on Armed Forces Day Read More »
Here’s a festive gin cocktail with brussels sprouts. Some strange drinks recipes drop into my email box and I ignore many of them. But as this is a) gin and I like gin and b) it includes sprouts and I’m in the minority of the population who likes sprouts and c) prosecco – is in there
A festive gin cocktail with Brussels sprouts. Yes, you read that right. Read More »
I’m very lucky in lots of ways. I have nice friends who sometimes ask me to join them at tastings of delicious alcoholic things poured into glasses. I’m generally in a rush to get there and not in a rush to leave. Pals asked me to meet them at Dace Tearooms in Crosby for a gin tasting.
Gin tasting is right up my street. And I needed help getting back. Read More »
There’s a new gin on the block, Spitfire Heritage Gin. Yeh, right, you say. There’s new gins created every day. A butterfly flutters its wings somewhere in the world and lo! there’s a new gin. There’s certainly wings involved in this new single estate botanical gin as it is inspired by the wartime terrier of the skies
Spitfire Heritage Gin takes spirit of icon to soar to new heights Read More »
It’s World Gin Day on Saturday June 13 2015. I spoke to the organiser Gin Monkey to find out more about my favourite spirit. There’s so much to say … so here’s Part One. Gin the know #1 Does it matter what tonic you use as a mixer? Gin Monkey says: A well-known brand’s tagline in their
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