Collaboration & innovation. We love it. In the newest release from Archie Rose, there is a bit of both at play here at this 4 part series celebrating ‘the uniqueness of each Japanese season’. The renown tattoo artist Horisumi, famous for his full body, swirly, green dragon pieces has come up with an Autumn inspired […]
Author: Hayden
Does anything good ever come out of Canberra?
It’s a question that everyone asks ourselves when we hear about a bottle of 56 Grange changing hands or the state telling you when your night at the club is over. Yes, yes, we know those are NSW issues – you get the point though right? We’ve recently been introduced to the Baldwin Distillery in Mitchell, […]
Ever Wanted To Taste a Limited Edition or Expensive Spirit But Couldn’t Afford to..?
Obtaining and consuming an investment grade Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon Whisky, 18 Year Old Japanese Whisky or Limited Edition Ardbeg Release isn’t a cheap exercise by any stretch of the imagination. With prices constantly rising and demand always shifting in the liquor market, there are many connoisseurs out there who don’t drink the whisky they […]
10 Great and Affordable Kentucky Bourbons… Part 2
Continuing the list of the top 10 Kentucky Bourbon’s that bring the best value and highest quality in this category.. Ridgemont 1792 Reserve This bourbon, whose name gives a nice nod to the year Kentucky became a state, is the mellowest and most sippable bourbon on this list. I would actually caution against dropping any ice into […]
New Release: Glenmorangie Private Edition Bacalta
Overnight we have seen the 8th release of the latest edition to the award winning Glenmorangie Private Edition series – Bacalta, Gaelic for ‘baked’. This latest release is a homage to the master distiller Dr Bill Lumsden’s love for the old Madeira Wood Finish which was discontinued in 2004. Madeira is a fortified wine made in the […]
Ready To Drink Bottled Cocktails – Just Add Ice!
Innovation is rife in the spirits industry; and we think that’s a very good thing. Craft spirit producers are innovating to stay relevant in the eyes of their audience and to diversity their brands’ offering. In recent years we have experienced the resurgence of the bottled cocktail – often a collaboration between a few craft producers to […]
Lagavulin Charity Bottling
Celebrating their 200th Anniversary, Lagavulin is releasing a Charity Bottling of 1991 Single Cask with all proceeds to be distributed amongst Islay charities. This investment grade scotch is being released in very limited quantities, only 522 bottles, in the U.K. through The Whisky Exchange. In order to be considered for the special ballot, potential customers must express […]
New Release: 2017 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2017 is the year of the Rooster. This year, Chinese New Year will be celebrated on January 28 and those born this year are said to be trustworthy, hardworking, career-driven and organised – some very highly respected traits in eastern society. But not only it is the year of […]