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Seedlip – Dry – Alcohol Free Distilled Spirit (Episode 207 – Part 1)

In this episode, we taste Seedlip's Alcohol-Free Distilled Spirits. There are three versions Dry, Bitter and Aromatic. In this first part of the episode, we taste the Dry version, neat,…
Australia Wine

M&S Lock Keepers Shiraz (Episode 206 – Part 2)

In the 2nd part of this episode, we taste a Shiraz from Marks and Spencer - Lock Keepers Reserve 2018 produced in South Eastern Australia. The price of this wine…
Australia Wine

Aldi Australian Shiraz – Revisited (Episode 206 – Part 1)

Shiraz is the signature grape for Australia, so we are expecting great things. This particular Australian Shiraz is from Aldi’s own Exquisite range and costs at the time of writing…
Gin

Whittakers Original Gin (Episode 204)

In this episode, we taste another Whittaker Gin, this time their original. On the nose, the smell of lemon immediately shone through! Neat the taste was spot on "classic" gin!…
Portuguese Wine

Lusus (Portuguese) Wines Interview (Episode 201)

We have the great pleasure of interviewing Alexis and Claire a husband and wife team who have just set up their new venture Lusus Wines. Luses Wines only sells Portuguese…
Gin

Whittaker’s Navy Strength Gin (Episode 199)

In this episode, we taste a Navy Strength Gin created by Whittakers in North Yorkshire. At 57% proof, this gin is so smooth. It is a very complex gin in…
General

Merry Christmas

We just popped down to the cellar to quickly wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2020 if not before! https://youtu.be/Afh4qNomEqQ Remember to…
Australia Wine

Barossa Ink Australian Shiraz Review (Episode 198 – Part 3)

In the last part of this episode, we taste an Australian Shiraz, available at the time of writing for £8.00p. Given that Shiraz is the signature grape of Australia we…
Gin

Whittakers Winter Solstice Gin (Episode 202)

In this episode, we taste some more Whittakers gin. This time, having already tasted their Summer Solstice Gin, we taste their Winter solstice Gin. On the nose, the fragrance is…
Chile

Tesco Finest Chilean Shiraz (Episode 198 Part 2)

In the second part of this episode, we taste a Chilean Shiraz (Limari Valley)from Tesco's Finest range which at the time of writing cost £8.00 On the nose, it obviously…