Producer Amaro is produced by macerating a combination of herbs, roots, flowers and fruit peels in alcohol. This Italian herbal liqueur is usually served after lunch or dinner to aid digestion. There are many different Amaros, however the best known … Continue reading
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Producer El Dorado is made by Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) who are based just outside Georgetown in Guyana. Guyana is located in the North-East corner of South America, between Venezuela and Suriname. Despite being situated in South America, Guyana has … Continue reading
Producer When it comes to cocktails I have very fickle tastes. I always love trying new concoctions, however there are a few classics which I come back to time and time again. Out of my top six “go to cocktails” … Continue reading
Producer You may have noticed I love rum. Almost half the spirits reviewed here are rums and I have an ever expanding collection, currently over 30. It is a spirit with a history and versatility like no other. Since I … Continue reading
Producer To most people when you mention whisky their first thought is of the cool, damp, mountains of Scotland, or even the green plains of Ireland and after a little thought they might remember the vanilla kick of American Whiskeys. … Continue reading
Producer The Sipsmith Distillery was created in 2009, and is the first copper-pot distillery in London for 189 years. It is also one of the few distilleries located within London’s city limits. The founders are Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall … Continue reading
Producer This drink combines my two passions: Rum and Sherry, thankfully not literally, as I’m pretty sure that would not work! This is an intriguing blend of rums from Barbados and Guyana, that are aged together in Bourbon barrels (like … Continue reading
Producer The BenRiach Distillery is located in the ‘Heart of Speyside’, between the village of Rothes and the town of Elgin, in the North-East of Scotland. The BenRiach Distillery was built in 1898 by John Duff. It was mothballed (closed) … Continue reading
Producer The Appleton Estate has a long history having been established in 1749. It is situated in the Nassau Valley, deep in the heart of Jamaica’s countryside. The amazing thing with Appleton Estate is that all of the sugar cane … Continue reading
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Producer Amaro is produced by macerating a combination of herbs, roots, flowers and fruit peels in alcohol. This Italian herbal liqueur is usually served after lunch or dinner to aid digestion. There are many different Amaros, however … Continue reading