Christmas is almost upon us and we are really excited to announce that Chateau de Laubade VSOP Armagnac will be featured in our December 2015 … Read More
The TASTE Team’s favourite go-to drinks..
As a team we are often asked what our favourite cocktail is…it’s always a difficult question and I think it almost always depends on the … Read More
Espresso Martini Kit -Everything you need to know for our November 2015 Subscribers kit
Our November kits are soon to be on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in … Read More
Frangelico Hazlenut liqueur
For a nutty alternative on your Espresso Martini we are including Frangelico hazelnut liqueur in our November kit! This stuff is so delicious from the … Read More
Lazzaroni Amaretto
Lazzaroni Amaretto..what a name! This fantastic Italian liqueur hailing from Saronno is now available in the UK and we are very excited to be featuring it for … Read More
The History of Tovaritch Vodka
Whilst searching for the perfect ingredients for our Espresso Martini Kit we came across this vodka with an intriguing name – Tovaritch!. We couldn’t believe how … Read More
London cocktail week – Highlights
Well..where to start with this years London Cocktail week… First up… Old Spitalfields Market was packed with excitement and all things cocktail! Sipsmith Gin Shop … Read More
5 Must Have Home Bar Essentials
Whether you’re quickly becoming a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking to build up your home bartending equipment? Here are 5 essentials to set you on … Read More
What to do with your old TASTE Cocktail bottles
We hope you’ve enjoyed your Cocktail kit this month, but if you’re at a loose end with what to do with the empty bottles or … Read More
10 awesome things to do during London Cocktail week
Next week is London Cocktail Week! There’s so much going on, we thought we’d distil the options into our top 10 (in no particular order) to help … Read More
The Pisco Kit – Everything you need for our October 2015 subscribers kit
Our October kits are soon to be on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in … Read More
The difference between Thrown, Stirred and Shaken Cocktails
One of the many burning questions at the bar…When should a cocktail be shaken and when should it be stirred? There are many components that … Read More
Amargo Chuncho Bitters – The best bitters for Pisco Sours
“Packed with the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice notes you’d expect from this style of aromatic bitters, Chuncho also brings a floral base mixed with cherry … Read More
Dolin Vermouth
What is Vermouth? Vermouth is an aromatic fortified wine that has been flavoured with various botanicals. Vermouth de Chambéry (such as the Dolin range) has … Read More
Contratto Aperitif
I’m sure many of you are well acquainted with Campari or you may have tried Aperol…best known for its fantastic colour in an Aperol Spitz, … Read More
1615 Pisco Quebranta and Italia
Our pisco of choice and featuring in our October Subscribers Kit is 1615 Pisco. If you are new to Pisco and don’t yet know what … Read More
The Pisco Sour Recipe & History – How to make a Pisco Sour
History The Pisco sour is a wonderful cocktail hailing from South America. As with everything illustrious and desired, this Pisco based cocktail has fairly foggy … Read More
What is Pisco?
Pisco is the Peruvian national spirit and a real South American favourite. Legend has it that Pisco came about in the 16th century, yet still … Read More
How to make your own Blackberry Liqueur
Creme de Mure is a French Blackberry liqueur with layers of flavour – sweet, tart, bold, rich and bright and they are all delicious in a cocktail. … Read More
The Bramble Kit – Everything you need for our September 2015 subscribers’ kit
Our September kits are on their way to subscribers, so now it’s time to tell you a little more about what’s in this month’s kit, … Read More