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Monthly Archives: November 2011
The Palmas – some fine rare, old sherry from Gonzalez Byass
Gonzalez Byass has done it again, they have launched a very special sherry that is likely to sell out very fast and it’s not just one sherry but a collection of four old, rare sherries. The Palmas range are so … Continue reading
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Tagged aged sherry, Camino, Dos Palmas, Gonzalez Byass, Quatro Palmas, Rare sherry, The Palmas, Tres Palmas, Una Palma
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The Auchentoshan Switch UK Final
I’ve recently acquired a taste for malt whisky. Yes, the names are often hard to pronounce and drinking it neat is an acquired taste, but for people like me who are prepared to commit some time in getting to know … Continue reading
WSET Diploma Studies: Rum Part 1 – The Rum Trade
Rum is the fastest growing spirits category in key markets worldwide. China has seen phenomenal growth, between 2005-2010 rum volume sales in China increased by 286% and value sales increased by a crazy 401%. Here in the UK, sales are … Continue reading
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Tagged WSET Diploma, Rum, Bacardi, Havana Club, Spiced Rum, Golden rum
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WSET Diploma studies: Italian sparkling wine
Italy is doing pretty darn well in the sales stakes, it is the number three country of origin for sparkling wine. In 2010, Italian sparkling wine sales in the UK were up 19% set against a relatively flat sparkling market … Continue reading
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Tagged Prosecco, Cartizze, WSET Diploma, Italian Sparkling wine, Asti, Moscato d'Asti, Lambrusco, Glera
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WSET Diploma Studies: Crémant
Originally Crémant referred to a style of sparkling wine or Champagne that was less fizzy – Krug had a Crémant in the 1970s. Today, Crémant refers to a French traditional method sparkling wine made outside of Champagne. Crémant was adopted … Continue reading
