Category: Drink
Beer
I saw this for the first time in my local Sainsburys. I’ve never tried it before so thought I’d give it a whirl. Harviestoun are based in Alva, Scotland. …
General
These fruit liqueurs are great for turning awful wine into a nice drink. If you have cheap white wine or fizz they can be rescued by adding a dash …
Spirits
My dear partner has ordered some useful drinks: VEP Chartreuse I have mentioned recently. Those crazy monks also make fruit liqueurs (shown in the foreground) which are useful for …
Beer
I am just enjoying a bottle of Fuller’s 1845. On a cold and windy winter’s day this is the ideal beer to drink. It might be a bit soupy, …
General
We were given a present by a friend who visited for dinner just before Christmas, some VEP Green Chartreuse. For those who don’t know Chartreuse is a herbal liqueur …
General
Alcopops might be known as ‘tart fuel’, but one cannot drink Grand Cru Burgundy all of the time. My favourite are the Quinns brand. These are made from fermented …
Cocktails
The tequila sunrise is a lovely, refreshing drink that I am sure is terribly healthy as it contains both fruit juice and alcohol. To mix one you will need: …
General
When walking around San Sebastian or Bilbao it is easy to be impressed at the very large number of bars that one can frequent. In the evenings most serve …
General
This is another good that is on sale in Sainsbury’s at the moment. Duché de Longueville Cidre de récoltant Normany varietal cider “Gros Oeillet” 2005, 5% The nose has …
General
I am a big fan of good cider, this is a relative bargain from Sainsbury’s. This is made by Westons in Herefordshire, who make some very good ciders. Taste …
