Mezcal is an umbrella term for any spirit distilled from Mexican agave plants, technically making tequila a mezcal. However, the drink we know as ‘mezcal’ is differs from tequila in three main ways: It is made from a wide variety of agave plants While tequila is made exclusively from cultivated blue agave, Mezcal can be made from all sorts of […]
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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 […]
Six Surprising Celebrity-Endorsed Drinks
From celebrities to bands, it seems like everybody has dipped their toes into the world of spirits at some point. Here are six of our most surprising celebrity-endorsed spirits: Casamigos Tequila – George Clooney More than just an endorsement, George Clooney grew this brand from the ground up with his drinking buddy and business […]
Three Premium Tequilas And What To Pair Them With:
Tequila isn’t just that swill to regret on a Monday morning. The rise of tequila bars, artisan brands and pairing lists are cementing the drink as a serious spirit. Sadly, the most common experience with tequila is as a glass of cheap yellow pain masked by lime and salt. Such tequilas use only 51% of the distilled agave […]
Jose Cuervo Launches Limited Edition Rolling Stones Tequilas
Jose Cuervo has released three limited edition bottles of its Especial Blanco and Tradicional Silver Tequila. The Jose Cuervo Rolling Stones Tour Pick bottles have been designed to celebrate the untold story of the role Jose Cuervo played in The Rolling Stones’ tour of North America in 1972, which was dubbed the ‘Tequila Sunrise Tour’. […]
NEW Rolling Stones Tequila from Jose Cuervo
Jose Cuervo tequilas mark 1972 Rolling Stones Exile on Main Street Tour Jose Cuervo will release two limited edition tequila bottlings of Especial and Reserva de la Familia – entitled Jose Cuervo The Rolling Stones Tour Pick – to celebrate the pivotal role Jose Cuervo played in fuelling The Rolling Stones’ notorious 1972 North American […]
Casamigos Tequila by George Clooney Launches in Australia
In the coming weeks Casamigos Tequila will make its way into Australian homes. Casamigos is the brain child of actor George Clooney and business and friend Randy Gerber (also known as Mr Cindy Crawford). Though George Clooney is well known for his acting chops, it may surprise many people that Clooney is involved in a […]