By Will Gardener The finest Champagne I have ever tasted was a recently disgorged magnum of Salon 1976 extracted from the Mesnil Sur Oger cellars, among others, for an event … Read More
Top 10 Wines from Bordeaux 2015
Top 10 For Quality 1. Vieux Chateau Certan – Pomerol 80% Merlot 19% Cabernet Franc 1% Cabernet Sauvignon- 42 hl/ha Intense inky nose, meaty, this rolls on the tongue, very … Read More
Bordeaux 2015 Vintage Assessment
The day we flew back from Bordeaux a colleague said to me that he had felt a greater sense of satisfaction and optimism last year than this year. I had … Read More
New Laphroaig Lore – The Richest of The Rich
Lore is a new release from Laphroaig which will sit alongside their premium range of single malts. John Campbell has created the ‘richest of the rich’ in honour of his passing knowledge … Read More
New Lagavulin 8 Year Old – 200th Anniversary
This 8-year-old bottling marks the 200th anniversary of the Lagavulin distillery, one of the most remarkable distilleries home to Islay. An exciting few years for the Island, it was only last … Read More
Malt Of The Month – Glenfarclas 15 Year Old
Our March Malt Of The Month is the Glenfarclas-15-Year-Old, a popular bottling from the family-run distillery in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. In fact, they’re now well into the sixth generation with Brand Ambassador George.S Grant, … Read More
Nickolls & Perks Presents The ‘Just Gin’ Show: Stourbridge’s First Gin Extravaganza
On Sunday, April 3rd, Nickolls & Perks presents the Just Gin show – Stourbridge’s inaugural Gin festival chock-full of Gins from around the globe. Coming the day after N&P’s iconic … Read More
Buffalo Trace Competition – Win Antique Collection (2015 Releases)
Celebrating this years Antique Collection with Buffalo Trace, we’re giving you the chance of winning one of this years rare releases (shown above)! To be in with the chance of … Read More
#WINMWFTICKETS Twitter Competition
We’re launching the Twitter competition #WINMWFTICKETS offering you the chance of winning tickets to the Midlands Whisky Festival 1-2 April 2016. We’ll be giving away tickets to a different lucky … Read More
WIne tasting at Hammond’s Delicatessen
Our London-based On-trade and Corporate consultant, Stuart George, is conducting a wine tasting at Hammond’s Delicatessen on 26th November from 4-8 pm. Well worth a visit if you’re nearby: Hammond’s … Read More