Yep, more booze. Continuing my 2018 as I mean to go on. This is a rather special occasion though, as I’ve never actually written a blog post about whisky before. So I’m pretty excited, and hope I don’t destroy your confidence in me as a writer and a seasoned drinker. We’ll see how it goes.… Read More Drinking Diaries: Tomatin Whisky Tasting
I don’t actually know why I haven’t started doing drinks reviews before now, as this ultimately gives me an excuse to knock back more alcohol and class it as ‘research’. Safe to say this will now become a regular feature, so expect to see tonnes more boozy posts from now on. And if drinks aren’t… Read More Wine Review: Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc, 2016
As the very first blog post of 2018, it’s rather fitting that I’m starting the new year in style with a rather wonderful selection of wines, courtesy of Encomienda de Cervera. So if you haven’t grasped already, I won’t be taking in part in dry January. Shocker I know. Over the past couple of years,… Read More Drinking Diaries: Encomienda de Cervera Wines
Having never actually experienced the fine dining scene of London (shocking I know) it was a bit of a novelty to find myself in the refined neighbourhoods of Mayfair. Leafy suburbs, beautiful Georgian houses and hideously expensive shops work together to paint the most luxurious of scenes. If high-end restaurants are to survive here, they… Read More The Food Review: Murano London
As many of you will know by now, I’m a bit of a fan girl when it comes to gin. To the point that I’m actually starting to become a little obsessed, and ever so slightly snobbish. I can’t help it though- I’m on a quest to try as many different gins as possible, and… Read More Visiting Cotswolds Distillery
This particular wine tasting is quite a special one. Taking place as per usual at Magnum Wine Shop, Swindon, there’s a fair bit of excitement in the air tonight; owner and dear friend Brian is celebrating his birthday (but being cagey about his age). So to celebrate, we’re rolling out the big guns. We’ll be… Read More Drinking Diaries: Fine Wine Tasting
Taking a departure from our usual gin ensemble, we’ll instead delve into the refined world of wine. Believe it or not, this is the first wine tasting I’ve actually ever attended at Magnum Wine Shop, so it’s quite an exciting occasion. The format to the evening is pretty much the same; we’ll engage in a… Read More Drinking Diaries: Spring Wine Tasting
You know the drill by now. Here we cover the third instalment of our gin tasting series with Magnum Wine Shop by welcoming some floral players to the table, matching the change in season perfectly. As per usual, all six gins featured in this evening’s tasting can be found at the shop in Old Town,… Read More Drinking Diaries: Spring Gin Tasting
Arguably the most fashionable, Instagram-worthy meal of the day, it’s safe to say that brunching has become a serious business. In Manchester alone, there’s an abundance of hip eateries armed with ample supplies of eggs and cocktails for its hungry guests; head to northern quarter and you’ll soon find it difficult to decide upon which… Read More The Food Review: Federal Café Bar, Manchester
Once again finding sanctuary in the ever-impressive Magnum Wine Shop in Swindon, I’m eagerly awaiting my selection of gins for the last winter tasting of the season. I’m now somewhat of a regular at Magnum’s gin tastings- it’s a fantastic way to gain a detailed insight into the delicate process of making the nation’s most… Read More Drinking Diaries: Gin Tasting Part 2
The Finer Things Club 