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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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 […]
The Rise of Australian Craft Vodka
While vodka is, by definition, flavourless, a new breed of craft distilleries are exploring the intricacies of this spirit. While the term ‘craft’ is loosely defined, organisations like the American Distilling Institute define craft distilleries as those with an output of less than 52’000 cases each year. Owing to an upsurge in popularity, these smaller distilleries […]
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 […]
Lagavulin Charity Bottling
Celebrating their 200th Anniversary, Lagavulin is releasing a Charity Bottling of 1991 Single Cask with all proceeds to be distributed amongst Islay charities. This investment grade scotch is being released in very limited quantities, only 522 bottles, in the U.K. through The Whisky Exchange. In order to be considered for the special ballot, potential customers must express […]
IW Harper Bourbon Tasting Notes
Here are the tasting notes for each Bourbon in the IW Harper Range IW Harper 15 Year Old Nose: Bright and enjoyable thanks to an abundance of fruit notes. Cherry and apricot are the most striking, with orange and lemon coming across a bit fainter. Mint and dark chocolate inhabit deeper layers that become more […]
Craft Spirits Demanding High Quality Mixers and Bitters
With the craft spirits industry booming in Australia, consumers are turning away from using the stereotypical mixers like Coca Cola and Standard tonic and moving towards adding craft mixers and bitters to their Old Fashioned or favourite Gin cocktail. Proof of this can be seen in the popularity of the East Imperial Tonic range along with […]
Why Is Craft Beer more expensive?
“Good work ain’t cheap and cheap work ain’t good” A statement that encompasses the soul of the craft beer industry world wide, gone are the days of a small generic selection of beers in favour of an ever expanding range of uniquely brewed delights that can satisfy even the most timid of new comers. Beer […]