In what has been a trying 2020, one small silver lining this year for me has been the chance (and time) to keep up to date on new whisky releases. So for my fifth year in a row, I’ve selected my favorite whiskies that I’ve gotten to try (I’ve also included links to previous year’s […]
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Rum Co of Fiji wins big at Melbourne International Spirits Competition
Rum Co of Fiji has won Rum Distillery of the Year at this year’s Melbourne International Spirits Competition, with their premium rum ranges, Bati and Ratu winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. This international award-winning rum has already been recognised at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, and this latest win is further testament […]
SMOKE AND AGAVE MARTINI
When it comes to mixing Martinis, one rarely turns to agave spirits. The Smoke and Agave Martini combines two agave spirits, tequila and mezcal, in a dry Martini style of cocktail, served up with no garnish. Tequila is a spirit often associated with shots, a party drink that some swear never to touch again. But […]
Best Australian Gins Under $100
December is here, which means… the sun is well and truely out folks.The team take us through Five Local (and affordable) gins with the mighty intentions of clenching their thirst. Here’s our Five! 1- Never Never Triple Juniper Gin2- Poor Tom’s Sydney Dry Gin3- The West Winds The Sabre Gin4- Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin5- […]
REAL REASON BEHIND TASMANIA’S WHISKY PRODUCING SUCCESS REVEALED
Australia is on the cusp of an alcohol renaissance. At the moment, it’s our gin makers who are enjoying their time in the sun, with distillers like Four Pillars, Archie Rose and Kangaroo Island Distillery garnering wide-spread acclaim for their quality. While wine may have long since eclipsed beer as our poison of choice Down Under, the […]
Westward American Whisky Review w/ Special Guest Margo from Westward!
Today, we’re joined by a very special guest: Margo Jamieson from Westward Whisky. Westward American Single Malt Whiskey, hailing from Oregan USA, is a great pour for all. Together, we explore the Heritage of the distillery and how their drinks come to life. Between the Westward American Single Malt Whiskey and the Westward Oregon Stout […]
Every chance rye whisky will be massive: Buckley’s
The man behind the freshly launched Buckley’s Rye Whisky from Crafty Buggers, Hugh Roxburgh (pictured above), said the brand is all all about doing things differently, just like the character that inspired the whisky’s name. Roxburgh held the very first bottle of Buckley’s Rye Whisky in his hands in 2019, a highlight of his year. […]