by Ken Gargett One of the earlier pieces I did for Quill & Pad was on one of the world’s most extraordinary wines, the Seppeltsfield 100-Year-Old Para Vintage Tawny port. I am not doing a reprise of that here, but it is very relevant to today’s focus. That wine, the 100-Year-Old Para Vintage Tawny, exists only thanks to […]
Tasting Notes
Domaine du Tariquet – Beautiful Wines from Gascony
Why Tariquet Wine? Domaine du Tariquet is probably the first winemaker to have made wines in the New World style long before there was a name for it.A piece of history: France, after the 1st World War where wines played a big part in the morale of the troops, and after the enormous scientific knowledge […]
VERDE MOMENTO – Artisanal Mezcal
Mezcal Verde Momento Organic Despite its ultra-modern looks, this eye-catching mezcal is produced with the utmost artisanal care and traditional methods. Verde Momento is made with 8 year old agave Espadin by mezcalero Doroteo Garcia in Tlacolula, Oaxaca. The agaves are cooked in an underground oven using ocote, holm oak, and pepper tree which give […]
Spotlight On The Other Wine Co.
Since its launch in 2015, The Other Wine Co. has produced some handy little pourers for restaurants, arresting splashes of sky-blue on shelves, highly rated, deliciously drinkable wines; favourites in our collection. The Other Wine Co. is a special little brand whose ambition to think otherness is an exciting new chapter. ‘Otherness can be found in many different […]
Whitley Neill Gins Tasted and Reviewed
MyBottleShop big guns review the first 2 gins in the new Whitley Neill gin range. First is the back bottled Baoab and Cape Gooseberry gin and the Rhubarb and Ginger gin. Tasted and reviewed with genuine perspectives.
Ardbeg Grooves is the Ardbeg 2018 Limited Edition Bottle
Here is a review of Ardbeg Grooves, the Ardbeg Day Limited Edition whisky released on the 1st June 1845 On the nose Ardbeg Grooves is sweet, stinky and shitty. A mix of spent bonfire and some plum/prune liqueur, with a light oiliness behind and a dry earthiness. In time it moves (or grooves) into scented smoke, […]
Australian Distilled Spirits Awards Double Gold and Champion Status for Hellyers Road!
Australian Distilled Spirits Awards Double Gold and Champion Status for Hellyers Road! Master Series Original 15 Year Single Malt Since launching the ultra-premium Master Series range in 2016, these whiskies have been heralded for their quality courtesy of several award wins including Gold at this years’ Australian Distilled Spirits Awards announced in Melbourne on Thursday […]
Fiji Rum Video Overview
Please take a look at our quick overview video of the Rum Co. of Fiji product range including the Bati and Ratu rums. This video features Rum Co. Fiji Master Distiller of “Master of Rum” Liam Costello. If you would like to buy these delicious rums please visit our Fiji Rum page.