G.B. Fookes Cognac is the brainchild of Melbourne local Richard Wiggins. Richard loved cognac but found the drink had an old and stuffy image. The sort of stuff your dad would drink late on a Saturday night. So Richard set out on a quest to re-discover Cognac and introduce it to a new and […]
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3 Bardstown Bourbon Favourites Under $100
Along with our customers, we love our bourbon here at MyBottleShop. Here is our list of the 3 most affordable beauties under $100: Elijah Craig Small Batch A multiple award winning bourbon from the Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown. Made using the freshest limestone spring water, a secret yeast recipe and a passion only the […]
Ironbark Dry Gin Wins Best Traditional Style Gin
Ironbark 313 Dry Gin has been awarded the Best Traditional Style Gin in Australia at the World Drinks Awards for 2017. This Dry Gin has taken a step back from the trendy, floral and herbaceous gin style and followed the traditional ‘dry and peppery’ variety. The unique finish is reminiscent of pencil shavings – there is […]
Quick Tips For Getting Started Home Brewing
It can seem daunting from the outset but do you know how satisfying it is to kick back with a coldie that you’ve brewed from scratch? The effort you put into brewing your own beer is instantly negated after your first sip. To get started with a small, trial brew you do need to make an […]
Baldwin Moonshine a hit at the American Distilling Awards
Baldwin Distilling Co Apple Pie Moonshine has taken out a ‘Best in Category’ and Bronze Medal at the American Distilling Awards held in Baltimore, Maryland. These awards come off the back of the success of the Baldwin Moonshine and the Premium ‘American Style’ Whiskey that we see walking out the door here at MyBottleShop. Made from 100% […]
The Nation’s Capital Produces Another Beauty!
Since 2015, The Canberra Distillery has produced truly capital spirits. The outfit began with Tim Reardon leaving politics and Parliament to pursue a passion for spirits in his own shed. Now, his dream-come-true distillery stands to dominate our drinking culture Down Under. With an increasing presence in Australia’s most prestigious establishments, as well as upcoming releases of schnapps, liquors and other […]
The Award Winning Ironbark Distillery’s Gin Competing At The World Drink Awards
2016 was a successful year for Greta and Reg Papps of the Ironbark Distillery. The 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition put their products on the world stage, awards were given to both their Gin’s and Moonshine’s. I’ve got a feeling this is only the beginning of what is going to be a wild ride for […]
New Release: Johnny Drum Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Born in the heart of Bourbon country in Bardstown Kentucky, Johnny Drum is a superb sour mash whiskey. Rumour has it the name is a tribute to Johnny Drum who, like many men his age in that era, attempted to join the Confederate army before he was of the legal age to fight. Being under […]