Archive For The “Drinks Reviews” Category
Vineyard Peach in Summer Cocktails. The weather is warmer, and we think of entertaining. Giffard Crème de Pêche de Vigne offers a delicious canvas on which to build some memorable drinks for you and your friends. This liqueur (crème de fruits) is made from the infusion of vineyard peaches and is another quality liqueur from…
Clearly Unique. I am a lover of Malbec, but this was new to me. Trivento Argentina White Malbec 2023 is clear rather than having a yellow hue as do most white wines. Its simple label still boasts the Trivento metallic banner which is so recognisable. The Malbec grape is a thin-skinned fruit and mostly used…
A nomadic spirit. This range of wines is known just as much for its attractive labels as for the wine itself: both are noteworthy. En Passant Rouge 2022 by Domaine Gayda is said to be inspired by the pop-rock anthem by the iconic Iggy Pop touring with David Bowie around Europe. It is said to…
Malbec for every occasion. Malbec is a striking purple grape variety used in making the most popular red wine in Argentina and beyond. The grapes have prominent tannins so prized in full-bodied red wines. Trivento 2022 Private Reserve is a solid expression of this style of wine. Malbec is a great wine for any time…
One of the most expensive and sustainable, sets a new standard in craftsmanship. Created for discerning palates, SUAVE Tequila has launched nationally across the UK, with its Ultra Añejo expression being one of the most expensive on the market. The sustainable, additive-free, luxury brand is, as the name suggests, a suave, ultra-premium range of sipping…
Worth seeking out. One of the Languedoc’s top appellations, Minervois, lies just north of Corbières. This had been one of the long-overlooked wine-making regions of France but now it is enjoying a celebrated reputation for classy wines, and La Petite Villa 2021 showcases one of its quality vintages. La Petite Villa 2021 is a classic…
One of the oldest vodkas in the world is one of the newest drinks in town – and globally it’s the most widely admired spirit of its kind. Made from a 200-year-old recipe and recently rediscovered, TOVARITCH! Premium Vodka boasts 145 professional awards, making this European brand the world’s most highly awarded vodka. Until now,…
Simply Delicious. Brandy is the oft-overlooked spirit, although it’s one of the oldest. It can be made from almost any fruit, but most are made from grapes, which are harvested, pressed, fermented into wine and then distilled into brandy. St-Rémy Signature displays all the classic expressions of French brandy. The St-Rémy distillery was founded in…
An adult taste. Savyll was started by self-proclaimed ‘dinner party mixologist’ Avnish Babla. He has always enjoyed hosting friends and family, and experimenting with his own cocktail inspirations. When he became an expectant father, he and his wife decided it was time to live healthier lifestyles, and that included moderating alcohol consumption, a good idea…
Mountain Fresh. I am familiar with New Zealand’s fine wines, and I am therefore not surprised that the country also offers a first-class vodka, in the guise of The Reid Single Malt Vodka. The bottle is sleek and as rounded as a drop of alpine water, with great shelf appeal. It holds the promise of…
Classic and Contemporary. Co-founder and Chief of Drinks, Frankie Snobel, is an entrepreneur, mixologist and cocktail innovator. Co-founder Nick Kirby is MD of one of the UK’s leading ready-to-drink cocktail production sites, Storefast Solutions. He was batching premium cocktails with Frankie back when it was practically unheard of. Nick provides the perfect site and expertise…
Naturally Awake. This is a new addition to the Pukka Herbs tea range, and it aims to start the day in healthy and delicious fashion. Pukka Morning Berry organic tea is lovely when served either hot, or cold with ice. Co-founders Tim and Sebastian are well-qualified tea enthusiasts. Sebastian has been in clinical practice since…
The First Whisky Distillery in North Wales for Over 100 Years. To celebrate St David’s Day on 1 March 2024, the North Wales-based whisky distillery, Aber Falls, has released a new premium ‘St David’s Day Limited Release’ whisky. With a limited run of 350 bottles, the distinctive whisky is available to purchase exclusively from the…
Ramon Bilbao Spanish Classic. This mouth-filling red is a great all-rounder. Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo Rioja 2019 offers all the expected character of Rioja and at a very reasonable price from your local Tesco. Bodegas Ramón Bilbao was founded in 1924 in the town of Haro, Wine Capital of Rioja. Today they have 265 hectares of…
Classics in a Can. These days we choose drinks for quality rather than quantity. Perhaps that’s the reason that cocktails and cocktail bars have enjoyed a popularity not seen since the 1920s. MOTH cocktails are filling a long-felt want of classic polished drinks, along with practicality. If we are social sorts, then a party might…
A Diner Set Menu. It’s a chain restaurant, but I have been impressed with both food and ambiance at Frankie and Benny’s Burleigh House branch on the Strand in London. If one walks across Waterloo Bridge from the station, turns left on the Strand and crosses the road then one reaches Frankie and Benny’s. It…
Contemporary and traditional. We are learning more about Korean food as restaurants are becoming more popular. Japan Centre offers a range of Korean drinks to give a taste of what most Koreans drink every day. Now, I admit, before I tasted it I wasn’t too sure about Milkis. It is a milk and yoghurt flavoured…
From the Limestone Coast of South Australia. This Tesco Finest Cabernet Sauvignon is a solid expression of both grape and terroir. Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is great value for money, batting above its price point. Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It originated in the Gironde in southwestern France. It…
South African champagne style. The Champagne region is famed for its eponymous naturally-fermented sparkling wine method. This process is now used in South Africa and has become known as Cap Classique. Villiera Wines is one of Stellenbosch’s wine family dynasties. It produces quality Cap Classique sparkling wine and this Villiera Brut Cap Classique is a…
Sample the Skill of Chinese Tea Cultivation. Tea drinking is more popular than ever, worldwide. Not all teas are created equal but iTeaworld offer a host of quality options both for tea enthusiasts as well as those who want to learn more about this fascinating drink. iTeaworld has worked in the Chinese tea industry and…