Freelance journalist & food and drinks editor

Hastings
Joined June 2012
#journorequests here's a callout to wine brands and wine PRs. I am keen to hear views on which closure types are the most effective and sustainable choices for wineries, whether it be natural cork, screwcap, glass, synthetic, etc. #wine #packaging #drinks
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And this year’s award for the biggest amount of waste packaging by a whisky distiller goes to…
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journo request: I am working on a piece on the CBD food and drinks market and am keen to hear from any successful brands in either sector and experts with views on the market's global potential. Get in touch if you are able to help... #cannabisindustry #CBD #food #drinks
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Check out the new @SilentPoolGin Platinum Gin Celebration Edition; suggested serve the Jubilee G&T. 50ml Silent Pool, 150ml elderflower tonic, ice and peach garnish #gin #PlatinumJubilee
A welcome sight for a Thursday afternoon: the new Dubliner Fiery Irish Liqueur, available in a GTR 1-lire version later this year.
Enjoying a brandy tasting with @stremybrandy with master blender Cecile Roudaut
What a treat it’s been to try such a varied range. All excellent in my book but the 27yo was my favourite. Absolutely stunning! Many thanks @TheWhiskyWire @bowmore #BowmoreTimeless
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31yo is a very different beast to the 27yo, very polished and delicate with citrus notes to the fore. So bright and fresh for a dram this old #BowmoreTimeless
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31yo: amazing light, delicate, almost floral nose for a whisky this old, some lemon barley notes there too #BowmoreTimeless
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27yo: very complex, initially sweet with Xmas cake, orange peel and then the spices notes take over. Light peat in the background. One to savour! #BowmoreTimeless
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A real treat on the nose: lots of treacle, dates and beeswax polish. Can’t wait to taste this one... #BowmoreTimeless
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18yo: you can really taste the time well spent in the cask with this one: lots of woody spice but also tropical fruit to bring balance. Lovely! #BowmoreTimeless
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18yo: the lightest hint of smoke, plenty of heather honey for me. Great balance! #BowmoreTimeless
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15yo: a hefty hit of peat up front, making way for honey, dried fruit and then a more delicate smoky finish #BowmoreTimeless
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