We take a look at some really interesting bottle arrivals from MyBottleShop.com including bottles from Glenmorangie, Glendronach, Jack Daniel’s, Bruichladdich (all Whiskies) and some Christmas time gins from Prohibition Distillery in South Australia and Four Pillars in Victoria.
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Hendrick’s Introduces The Exotic Orbium, The First Quininated Gin In The World
One of my favourite discoveries at the 2019 San Antonio Cocktail Conference was Hendrick’s Orbium Gin, the first new expression of Hendrick’s Gin. Created by award-winning master distiller Lesley Gracie and previously released in the UK , Orbium is distilled in very small batches and has a limited window of existence. As of December 2018 […]
Spreading the Gospel about Australian rye whiskey
The pair behind boutique hooch ‘Melbourne Moonshine’ are launching a new rye whiskey range called ‘The Gospel.’ Founders Ben Bowles and Andrew Fitzgerald created The Gospel’s first product, a Solera Rye, using 100 percent Australian ingredients bought from a single farmer. Launching next week, it will be followed in 2020 by a Straight Rye Whiskey, […]
“Baltimore Eggnog Cocktail” with a twist!
“Baltimore Eggnog Cocktail” with a twist! MyBottleShop Liquor Store suggest that we make this classic cocktail with a twist! Arturo & I, we are doing an update on the Baltimore Eggnog, traditionally made with Madeira, brandy, and rum. We are replacing the Madeira for PX Sherry, which adds a currant flavour that pairs perfectly […]
MyBottleShop.com Cocktail “Between the Sheets”
“Between the Sheets” cocktail!” MyBottleShop Liquor Store suggest that we make this classic cocktail with a twist! Created during Prohibition, Between the Sheets cocktail is a bigger, badder cousin of the Sidecar. Great combination of Cognac, triple sec and lemon juice. We add rum to create an interesting, characterful drink that showcases the rebellious […]
Wine Companion 2020 | Current Release Highlights
Here below is just a sample of some great current vintage reviews from the 2020 Wine Companion, including some outstanding wines from Sons of Eden, Bream Creek,Best’s Great Western, Mr. Riggs, Moss Wood, and De Iuliis. Also coming in the next few months, there’s some highly rated major new releases, including the Coriole Lloyd Reserve […]
Halliday Wine Companion 2020 | Awards Announced
We’re delighted to share some great news from our producers from the Halliday Wine Companion Awards held last night. The release of the annual Wine Companion is a great celebration for the industry as a whole, and we congratulate all of our producers, especially Glenn James and Jo Marsh from Shy Susan Wines in Tasmania who are […]
Vanya Cullen Wins Halliday Winemaker of the Year Award!
Last night’s Halliday Wine Companion Awards saw Vanya Cullen of Cullen Wines announced Winemaker of the Year for 2020. Every year, James Halliday and his tasting panel pinpoint the best Australian wines, winemakers and wineries from a pool of several thousand featured in the annual Halliday Wine Companion guide. James and his team cherry pick the […]