When asked what my favourite spirit is I will always say rum without even thinking. I love the different taste you can get from the ageing process and how there are so many different ones out there to try. A close second though is gin,in fact, when asked my favourite spirit I usually say rum and gin. Living so close to Atlas Bar really helps me to indulge in my gin love with nearly 100 gins behind the bar and regular tweets to keep me up to date with their new arrivals. Manchester House hosted the Gin Emporium a few weeks ago and, with some gins there that I was yet to try, I was one of the first through the door.
Not much beats the view of our beautiful city from the bar in Manchester House but Hendricks prettied it up even more creating a romantic scene drawing on the rose and cucumber in their gin by draping red roses around with suspended bottles of their gin. Just gorgeous.
The event saw numerous gin brands showcasing their gin with tastings, talks and information and included in the price of the ticket was two gin and tonics with your favourites from the night. I’d tried most of the gins on offer but managed to get a taste of Jinzu which is a new one. With notes of sake and cherry blossom it is certainly different but has a wonderfully light floral tone. This is one of the things I love most about gin, they are all so different. It is frustrating when people claim not to like gin, they’re all so different I don’t believe this the case of most.
As well as the tastings and drinks there was also a Twitter competition running on the night with the best picture winning a bottle of gin to be enjoyed on the terraces at Manchester House. Lucky for him my friend Primal Bear was much better with his phone than I was and he has won a night with a bottle of Opihr gin next month.
I’m all for local produce but am a sucker for American gin Death’s Door. The unique aftertaste which reminds me of chocolate limes is like no other I have tried and it is one that I will always order if I see it on a back bar.
Manchester House plan to hold more spirit events and there is a rumour that the next one will involve rum. I’ll be surprised if they have a rum I haven’t tried but I’ll obviously be attending, just to make sure you understand.
Tickets for the event cost £10 per person which included all tastings and samples as well as 2 drinks on the night and a selection of gin inspired canapes. Considering the sheer luxury of this bar it is an absolute bargain and a great way to learn more about your favourite drink or find new ones. Keep an eye on the website for the next one being released, it is guaranteed to sell out fast.
I attended this event as a guest of Manchester House.
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