Whisky & Champagne Cocktails
25th January 2019
Whisky and Champagne Cocktails
The Champagne
Champagne Faniel et Fils Oriane
A Gold Medal Winners in the Meditation category in The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards.
Tasting Notes: “Citrus and yellow apples on the nose. Lemon zest, ripe grapefruit and a dry length in the palate.”
The Whisky
Scottish single malt brand anCnoc
The Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky anCnoc has been produced since 1894 at Knockdhu Distillery
Tasting Notes: “A soft Whisky, with notes of Lemon and Honey, You don’t get as big of a kick when drinking this Whisky, it’s ideal for anyone just getting into Whisky.”
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Burns Night
On January 25th, people around the world celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s most revered poet, Robert Burns. Paying homage to his memory with a series of boozy toasts, single malt whisky has forever been the drink of choice to commemorate the anniversary of Scotland’s most famous son.
The Cocktails
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We paired Champagne Faniel et Fils and anCnoc together with some other cocktail ingredients to create three different cocktails to enjoy!
First Cocktail: Champagne, Whisky and Chambord
Second Cocktail: Champagne, Whisky, Maple Syrup and Lemon Juice
Third Cocktail: Champagne, Whisky and Orange Juice
Tasting Notes
First Cocktail Tasting Notes: “Easy to drink Cocktail with each of the three ingredients expressing themselves, a fairly quick fade in the palate.”
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Second Cocktail Tasting Notes: “I get a warm taste feeling with this cocktail, initial Whisky burst followed by crisp Champagne flavours softened by the Maple Syrup.”
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Third Cocktail Tasting Notes: “The sharp orange flavours hit the mouth first with the anCnoc and Champagne spectating in the background.”
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Oliver Walkey
WSET 2 Journalist focused on sharing Champagne and Sparkling Wine reviews and cocktails to the world.