Crafted for ninety years from a traditional Mexican recipe, Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur is a unique and intricately crafted addition to any liquor collection. At the heart of this peculiar liqueur are precious Poblano chilies, which are dried for weeks in the sun to deliver the full force of their spicy, sugary flavour. After being […]
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Deconstructing digestifs
While the ideal after-dinner drink is the one you most enjoy, digestifs were specifically made to aid digestion and excite your taste-buds after a meal. As opposed to aperitifs, which are light on sweetness and strength, digestifs are full-bodied desert drinks. As digestifs vary enormously among different cultures, it is hard to define their character. Some are sweet and smooth, […]
Five Incredible Coffee Concoctions
A sixteenth century Sheikh once said “Whoever tastes coffee will forever forswear the liquor of the grape”. We think he might have said otherwise if he could have tasted the following combinations of the two: Applewood’s Espressocello Combining South Australian grapes with exclusive Mexican coffee beans, this coffee liqueur is a cocktail worthy combination of Applewood spirit and artisan coffee. Distilled […]
MyBottleShop Top 4 Rare and Curious Liqueurs:
Over the past few centuries there have been some truly rare and delightful liqueurs released by monks, inventors, farmers, scientists, religious orders and even armies! Here at MyBottleShop we make it our mission to track down and acquire the most rare and curious spirits and liqueurs the world has to offer. Here are out top […]
Understanding aperitifs
From the Latin aperire, meaning ‘to open’, an aperitif is any alcohol which excites your appetite before a meal. A staple of most European meals, aperitifs are light spirits with a clean, crisp taste. Anything too sweet, and your palate will be overwhelmed. Anything too strong, and your taste-buds will be sedated. An aperitif’s ideal ABV is between 16 […]
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 […]
Cointreau Blood Orange Released in Australia
La Maison Cointreau has unveiled a new expression, Cointreau Blood Orange, which is to premier as a travel retail exclusive. The new liqueur joins Cointreau and Cointreau Noir, which already have leading positions in global travel retail. Cointreau Blood Orange is an interpretation of the Cointreau style that has its roots in the century-old mastery […]
Viniq Liqueur Arrives in Australia
Australia’s number 1 online liquor store is always on the cutting edge of what’s hot and what is trending in liquor right now. So it’s no wonder the MyBottleShop is the first liquor company in Australia to import Viniq for it’s customers. MyBottleShop bought Vodquila, Ole Smoky Moonshine, WhistlePig Rye Whiskey and George Clooney’s Casamigos […]