Starward has gone from a complete unknown on the Australian market to one of the country’s leading whiskies in ten years. But the remarkable progress and critical acclaim that Starward has received thus far isn’t enough to satisfy David Vitale, the founder of Starward Distillery. In the aftermath of Starward’s tenth birthday celebrations last week, […]
Spirits
The Twelve Styles of Caribbean Rum
Depending on the island where your drink was distilled, Caribbean Rums bring as much variety as the islands themselves. Some come close to whiskey, while others are closer to sugar-water. Below is a guide to the best of these islands and their signature spirits: Cuba Cuban rum tends to come clean and crisp, with a […]
What the Hell is Pre-Pro Bourbon?
Ok to cut a long story short and then… go into the loooong story. A pre-prohibition (or pre-pro for short) bourbon is Bourbon brand that existing before prohibition started in the United States in 1919. The bourbon label is still considered pre-pro even if it was actually produced post prohibition as long as the label […]
G.B. Fookes: Australian Inspired Cognac Comeback!
G.B. Fookes Cognac is the brainchild of Melbourne local Richard Wiggins. Richard loved cognac but found the drink had an old and stuffy image. The sort of stuff your dad would drink late on a Saturday night. So Richard set out on a quest to re-discover Cognac and introduce it to a new and […]
Archie Rose Releases Rare Gin Number 2 in a Series of 4
Sydney urban distillery Archie Rose have released the Horisumi, Winter gin. The 2nd collaboration with tattoo artist Kian Forreal, who operates under the traditional Japanese tattoo name of Shodai Horisum, has created a bespoke label design that pays homage to Japan’s distinctive seasons. The inspiration behind the label design embodies the beautiful Japanese season […]
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin – Bloody awesome, bloody delicious and finally bloody here…
Four Pillars gin from Victoria are very excited to announce the release of Bloody Shiraz Gin #Vintage2017! We know you all fell in love with this purple phenomenon last year. So you know that Bloody Shiraz Gin is the product of the awesome magic that happens when you combine Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin with cool-climate, […]
Balvenie Whisky and Cheese Night Video
Missed out on the Balvenie Tasting Night in Sydney this May? Don’t worry, we have posted a video of the event here. So sorry there is no taste technology invented just yet… On tasting during the night was Balvenie 12, Balvenie 14, Balvenie 17, Balvenie 21, Ghosted Reserve 21 and Kinivie 23 year old. Thanks […]
Widow Jane New York Grain to Bottle Bourbon
Produced in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Widow Jane Whiskey is made from the very bed-rock of the city. Literally. Rosendale limestone, which holds high the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, filters an incredibly smooth water which makes superb whiskey. They source their name from that of the quarry where they source this […]