One of my favourite discoveries at the 2019 San Antonio Cocktail Conference was Hendrick’s Orbium Gin, the first new expression of Hendrick’s Gin. Created by award-winning master distiller Lesley Gracie and previously released in the UK , Orbium is distilled in very small batches and has a limited window of existence. As of December 2018 […]
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Spreading the Gospel about Australian rye whiskey
The pair behind boutique hooch ‘Melbourne Moonshine’ are launching a new rye whiskey range called ‘The Gospel.’ Founders Ben Bowles and Andrew Fitzgerald created The Gospel’s first product, a Solera Rye, using 100 percent Australian ingredients bought from a single farmer. Launching next week, it will be followed in 2020 by a Straight Rye Whiskey, […]
“Baltimore Eggnog Cocktail” with a twist!
“Baltimore Eggnog Cocktail” with a twist! MyBottleShop Liquor Store suggest that we make this classic cocktail with a twist! Arturo & I, we are doing an update on the Baltimore Eggnog, traditionally made with Madeira, brandy, and rum. We are replacing the Madeira for PX Sherry, which adds a currant flavour that pairs perfectly […]
MyBottleShop.com Cocktail “Between the Sheets”
“Between the Sheets” cocktail!” MyBottleShop Liquor Store suggest that we make this classic cocktail with a twist! Created during Prohibition, Between the Sheets cocktail is a bigger, badder cousin of the Sidecar. Great combination of Cognac, triple sec and lemon juice. We add rum to create an interesting, characterful drink that showcases the rebellious […]
Wine Companion 2020 | Current Release Highlights
Here below is just a sample of some great current vintage reviews from the 2020 Wine Companion, including some outstanding wines from Sons of Eden, Bream Creek,Best’s Great Western, Mr. Riggs, Moss Wood, and De Iuliis. Also coming in the next few months, there’s some highly rated major new releases, including the Coriole Lloyd Reserve […]
Piper-Heidsieck is the number one champagne as far as men are concerned
According to the following article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald, men outnumber women as the biggest consumers of Piper-Heidsieck champagne. And in a move which sees the family-owned and oldest French house take centre court they’ve teamed with the 2019 Australian Open to seduce the upper millennial gent. Piper-Heidsieck is the first champagne brand to […]
Penfolds to produce Champagne, Napa wines and a baijiu blend
Treasury Wine Estates has announced three major extensions to its iconic Penfolds brand – wines crafted from Napa grapes, a fortified tier and a Champagne. TWE’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Clarke noted: “Today’s news on Penfolds signifies another important step on Treasury Wine Estates’ journey to invest in and build true trust marks; expanding the […]
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 […]