In a project that started five years ago, some of the most highly regarded whisky experts in the world have come together with internationally renowned and award winning fortified wine producers, the Morris family, to craft two uniquely Australian single malt whiskies. Morris will release two premium whiskies in June: Morris Australian Single Malt Signature […]
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Australian whisky category gains a new player
World-renowned fortified wine maker, Morris of Rutherglen, is launching two new Australian single malt whiskies this month. Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky and Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky are made from 100 per cent local ingredients before being finished in Morris fortified wine barrels to help further develop their flavours. The Morris family […]
Lark Distilling releases new single malt whisky with Brokenwood Winery
Lark Distilling Co. has released Rare Cask Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz, the third single malt whisky in its Rare Cask Series, in partnership with the Brokenwood Winery in the Hunter Valley. The single malt has been finished in a cask that once held Brokenwood’s highly celebrated 2018 Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, named both “Shiraz of the Year” […]
Growing Queensland’s craft brewing and distillery scene
Since new laws were passed in March, a strong contingent of artisan distillers and craft brewers from all corners of Queensland have taken the opportunity to apply for the new artisan producer liquor licence. The Artisan Liquor Bill, passed by Parliament on 9 March, commenced today, officially recognising the state’s artisan liquor producers in the […]
The Best is Yet to Rum
The development of the rum category and its strong potential for future growth If COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns have done anything for the drinks industry, it’s that we’ve seen a boom in sales of glass spirits thanks to a renewed interest of Australians in making cocktails at home. Gin is still the king of […]
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple – Pick Boldly
Available nationally from May 1st, Jack Apple is the newest flavoured line extension to the Jack Daniel’s brand in over four years. Jack Apple has the unique character of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey coupled with crisp green apple – Bold, Refreshing and Ripe For Sippin’! Following on from the successful Jack Honey & Fire, Jack Daniel’s has […]
Spice up your life with this Limited release Spice Trade Gin
Australia and India have come together and it’s not on the cricket pitch! Four Pillars have hit-a-six with their new Indian-fusion Spice Trade Gin. A “spice bazaar in a bottle”, the result is a big, bold, spicy gin that balances bright Indian botanicals and favourite Aussie natives. Bold, aromatic and colourful, Four Pillars Spice Trade Gin is […]
The Classic Negroni
Backstory The most widely reported version of this drink’s origin is that it was invented at Caffe Casoni in Florence, Italy in 1919. Legend tells that Count Camillo Negroni asked his friend, bartender Forsco Scarselli, to strengthen his favourite cocktail – the Americano – by replacing the soda water with gin. Scarselli added an orange […]