Hartshorn Distillery in Tasmania produces vodka and gin made from sheep whey (a by-product of cheese creation), would you drink it? Hartshorn Distillery is a new Tasmanian micro distillery making boutique batches of Vodka and Gin from their own sheep whey. Hartshorn are the first in the world to create this unique product. Hartshorn are proud […]
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Wild Turkey Bourbon – A Brief History
The Wild Turkey Bourbon brand started as an NDP (non-distilling producer), but eventually came to produce what are some of the most loved bourbons ever made. This is partially due to the long-time commitment to 101 proof bourbons, the use of lower barrel entry proof, and the fact that for decades the youngest whiskey offered […]
China’s Spirit Baijiu Becoming Mainstream
Chinese baijiu brands are dominating spirits sales across the world, scoring four of the top 10 spots. Baijiu now accounts for 37.5% of total global spirits values (brand value as opposed to sales), up from 23% in 2016. While the literal translation of “baijiu” is “white wine,” the clear liquid resembles vodka, but with a […]
Grey Goose Limited Edition Riviera Bottle
The luxurious French vodka house, Grey Goose has captured the essence of summer luxury in its latest limited edition Riviera Bottle. Sporting a fresh new look for its 20th anniversary (the bottle was first released in 1997), the Riviera is a re-incarnation of the iconic bottle which celebrates the brand’s French heritage. Featuring classic marnière […]
Manly Spirits Co. Distillery Releases Coastal Citrus Gin in time for Summer!
Manly Spirits Co launches NEW Coastal Citrus Gin – ready for summer. A collaboration between Manly Spirit’s passionate Gin distiller, Tim Stones and Kurtis Bosley – Cocktail craftsman at the top of his game for the Public House Management Group. Taking its inspiration from the Australian coast and its native pantry. Earthy citrus notes from […]
Breaking The Rules – Deviant Distillery Tasmania
More than 200 million litres of whisky worth nearly $10 billion evaporate from barrels into thin air each year. When John Hyslop realised that two years ago, he decided there had to be a better way to make spirits – so he invented one. While working at Sullivans Cove, Hyslop did the math and realised […]
Ardbeg An Oa Whisky is “beautifully delicious”, declares Jim Murray
17th October 2017, World whisky authority Jim Murray has given Ardbeg’s newest permanent expression an emphatic seal of approval. In his 2018 Whisky Bible, he lauds Ardbeg An Oa as “beautifully delicious”, awarding the expression 95.5 points out of a possible 100. Murray also heaps praise on other permanent expressions from the Islay Distillery, hailing […]
Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin 2017
Same as last year the 2017 Australian Christmas Gin by Four Pillars is created by distilling puddings made using the same 1968 Women’s Weekly recipe as Cam’s mum Wilma – he just adds a cheeky splash of the previous year’s Christmas Gin for good luck! When the puds are all tied up in cloth, they’re dropped […]