A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to take a short break to the United Arab Emirates. On the plane ride from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi they were serving Lanson Black Label as their “House” Champagne. So having more than a couple of hours to spare I thought I’d do a tasting. Continue reading Lanson Black Label NV Champagne
Royal Salute 21 LTD Polo Edition
Royal Salute Scotch Whisky as one of the leading global sponsors of polo across four continents, have now launched a limited edition bottle to celebrate the fact. Continue reading Royal Salute 21 LTD Polo Edition
Malibu Pina Colada
The weather is getting warmer and summer is just around the corner. Well unless you live int he UK, then its still cold but hopefully summer is just around the corner. Either way Malibu has a fantastic way to keep cool on those hot summer days. Continue reading Malibu Pina Colada
Royal Dragon Imperial Vodka Tasting
No one can deny that this bottle of vodka looks stunning. Each bottle is made by hand with a hand made crystal glass dragon inside which makes it very difficult to photograph. Suspended in the vodka is 23 carrot gold leaf that certainly looks impressive. The actual vodka is made in Russia and uses winter harvested rye. This is believed to provide a much cleaner and crisper vodka without the oiliness associated with some less premium vodkas.
How is Champagne made?
Champagne gets its name from the region in north eastern France where all champagne is made. The Champagne valleys were millions of years ago part of a vast ocean. As the many small shelled sea creatures who lived here died they sunk to the bed of the ocean. Over millions of years of this the shells were compressed into chalk. This chalky ground is the perfect environment for growing grapes. The chalk keeps the vine
s moist but absorbs any excess water stopping the routes of the vines from drowning.
Jack Daniels Sinatra Select
Jack Daniels has had many famous people adopt the brand as their own however non have been as famous as Frank Sinatra. To celebrate this Jack Daniels have launched a variant of the Tennessee whiskey dedicated to this wonderful singer. The whiskey has been distilled and aged in a slightly different way to the regular Jack Daniels. It has been made to be as colorful and as bold as Frank himself. Continue reading Jack Daniels Sinatra Select
My first taste of Jameson Whiskey
Recently I was given a bottle of Jameson from our local Pernod Ricard Representative after I told him I had never tried it. He told me to take it home and let him know what I thought. At first I must be honest I wasn’t expecting much. Jameson is a reasonably priced whisky and I was expecting an equally mediocre taste. I am pleased to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Continue reading My first taste of Jameson Whiskey
CHIVAS REGAL AGED 12 YEARS LIMITED EDITION BY SATI TAKHAR
For more than a century, Chivas Regal has been famous the world over for its whisky style. At its heart is an extraordinary selection of malt whiskies, including Strath Isla, from the oldest operating distillery in the highlands. Continue reading CHIVAS REGAL AGED 12 YEARS LIMITED EDITION BY SATI TAKHAR
Legendario Elixir De Cuba Rum
A recent addition to The House of Drinks and well received. A “Punch Au Rhum” made with a mixture of 2 to 4 year old rums and macerated raisins. Great flavour when tasted alone or with ice, perfect for cocktails, marinades and cooking. Continue reading Legendario Elixir De Cuba Rum
CHIVAS REGAL AGED 12 YEARS LIMITED EDITION BY PATRICK GRANT
For over a century Chivas Regal has been famous the world over for its whiskey. At its heart is a extraordinary selection of malt whiskies, including Strath Isla, forom the oldest operating distillery in the highlands.
Continue reading CHIVAS REGAL AGED 12 YEARS LIMITED EDITION BY PATRICK GRANT