Tag Archives: Edinburgh

Lovely Bubbly at Taste of Edinburgh

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Linda

Lovely Bubbly provide sparkling wine to the events industry, doing tastings, prizes and supplies. They source small producers who have no major presence in Britain and introduce their bubbles to the UK market. The Wine Blokes sampled the creamy, fruity … Continue reading →

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Tyrrells Vodka at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

This is the vodka which was tested by Oz Clarke and James May on their “Drink to Britain” documentary show. The small distillery was started when a potato chipper was looking for equipment and found an old copper vodka still. … Continue reading →

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Sheep Dip Whisky at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Over at the Sheep Dip Whisky stall, the distillers were giving out tasters of Sheep Dip, Pig’s Nose and “Ginger Pig” – a cocktail of ice, pig’s nose whisky, ginger and lime.

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Stewart Brewing Ltd at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

The Wine Blokes tested the Pentland IPA  (4.1%), the Edinburgh Marathon Ale (4.2%), and the The Stewart’s 80 (4.4%). Stewart Brewing Ltd don’t sell online or through the big supermarkets so if you want to try some, just pop along … Continue reading →

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Deuchars at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

The brewers on the Deuchars stand were great fun – chatting away and even giving The Wine Blokes two bottles of Double Dark to take away. You can currently only buy Deuchars online from the Caldeonian Brewery by clicking here … Continue reading →

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Kasteel Cru at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Next up on the taste buds was Kasteel Cru – a lager brewed in Alsace using champagne yeast to give it smaller bubbles and a lighter, sharper taste. The super cool lager served on a super hot day meant that … Continue reading →

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Black Bottle Whisky at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Black Bottle Whisky had an entire campervan full of whisky and were handing out free whisky and gingers. You can keep track of where the BBW camper is heading on their very own Worpress blog by clicking here. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Tanqueray Gin at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Tanqueray Gin is riding the wave of top-end gins being rediscovered on pub shelves around the country. At almost 180 years old, the recipe is still a winner – receiving the Double Gold Medal and Best Gin in Show at … Continue reading →

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After at the Taste of Edinburgh Festival

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

After is a coffee, vanilla and caramel flavoured liqueur that is not currently available in UK stores. It works just the same way as Kahlua in cocktails, but has more vanilla and caramel tones. Anyone with a sweet tooth will … Continue reading →

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Taste of Edinburgh Festival 31st May 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Linda

Last Sunday, The Wine Blokes visited the Channel 4 Taste of Edinburgh Festival to get an insight into local producers in the area and products which aren’t on the UK market yet. It was a blisteringly hot day at Inverleith … Continue reading →

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