No, you didn’t have a few drinks before you read that headline: KFC have genuinely created their very own booze for the first time ever, simply entitled, ’11-Herbed and Spiced Rum’.
Teaming up with leading liquor brand and the rebels in rum, Dead Man’s Fingers, the mighty KFC have created a limited-edition 11 Herbed and Spiced Rum. Yum.
The brand-new rum blend is inspired by the iconic 11 secret herbs and spices used in the fast food chain’s famous original recipe, as well as Dead Man’s Fingers’ unconventional flavours to create the most epic tipple of the season.
I mean, fried chicken and rum might be two of our favourite things on the planet — what’s not like?
You don’t question these kinds of things, you just enjoy them. (Credit: KFC x Dead Man’s Fingers)
Having teased the collaboration earlier this month with a tweet of a chicken bucket’s silhouette changing to a bottle shape, many people might have rightly assumed they were releasing their own sauces in supermarkets or something.
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We don’t reckon many would have expected them to dip their toes into the world of alcohol and spiced rum but, hey, we’re absolutely not complaining.
Launching in line with the UK’s National Rum Day, the limited-edition rum will be available to pre-order online from today (Wednesday 16 August).
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We can’t lie, this looks finger(s) licking good. Sorry not sorry.
The little skewers of chicken are obviously but strongly recommended.
As they describe it the KFC 11-Herbed and Spiced Rum features Dead Man’s Finger’s soulful and unique Cornish flavours combined with the taste of the Colonel’s secret recipe, as well as notes of black and white pepper, treacle toffee and butterscotch.
Said to be just as good with a glass of coke as it is in a cocktail, this unorthodox new tipple also promises “whispers of creamy caramel, vanilla, treacle toffee and nutmeg…*chef’s kiss*.”
Last but not least, we want to thank whichever genius it was that came up with this. You’ve just made so many rainy nights in with a takeaway better than you’ll ever know.
Once again, you can order yourself a bottle of the good stuff on Amazon or via The Drop Store from today — that’s if there’s any left that is.
We’re off to order a Zinger Box Meal, a bucket of hot wings and as many bottles as we can afford.
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Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Danny Jones -
16th August 2023 
