Recent content by Ethan Bentley

Both Nolet's Gins are made for the US market, the Silver is about $50 a bottle, Nolet's Reserve is around $700. The Botanist is OK but not worth a hefty price tag.

It's the same stuff, just a reference to the fact it used to be associated with the Indian colonials. But why are almost all tonic water labels yellow?

Great to see someone talk sense about Martinis for once! A good comprehensive article. Some new information has come out on the origins, it keeps growing, I know it's going to be covered in a new edition of Jared and Anistatia's book which is due out later in 2012. I think it puts played to the...

Cigar Malt? Is it back in the US yet? I had a glass of Nolet's Reserve Gin

I have some very exciting news. From a source at Dalmore the Cigar Malt is coming back! For release in first quarter of 2012!

How festive. Which Talisker?

A Horse's Neck - quickly becoming one of my favourite drinks.

Poached Ray Wings

After my wife reviewed it on top of a hill in Edinburgh (as shown here) I've become quite a fan of the Grant's Ale Cask - not an expensive whisky by any means but quite good.

"Not sure if you'd consider 2 litres a small batch or not? Anyway, I'll let you know in a few months if it worked or not! After much pottering up and down hedge-rows throughout Derbyshire, I've also got enough sloes for a considerable batch of gin. Also found a raspberry bush when it was warm...

Difficult to get hold of indeed. I wonder how High-strength vodka would work? The 50% stuff.

Sounds rather interesting, I imagine it's a bit like British Limeade

Evan Williams Cherry Liqueur - tastes like Bakewell Tart

"I entertain simply for the pleasure it brings. I do not care if my invitees reciprocate. I find that when I have social expectations I may be setting up myself for disappointment, so I enjoy my company and the dinner." Agreed.

Certainly do! I had some Plum Sake recently and was surprised at the similarities.