Rum Co of Fiji has won Rum Distillery of the Year at this year’s Melbourne International Spirits Competition, with their premium rum ranges, Bati and Ratu winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. This international award-winning rum has already been recognised at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, and this latest win is further testament […]
Red Wine
SMOKE AND AGAVE MARTINI
When it comes to mixing Martinis, one rarely turns to agave spirits. The Smoke and Agave Martini combines two agave spirits, tequila and mezcal, in a dry Martini style of cocktail, served up with no garnish. Tequila is a spirit often associated with shots, a party drink that some swear never to touch again. But […]
Young Henrys Release Summer Sour
This full flavoured session sour arrives just in time for summer. This light-coloured festive beer strikes the perfect balance between the punch and tartness of tropical fruits and the sweetness of premium German Pilsner and wheat malts. Brewers B-Sides are the alternative tracks to our hit singles, shining light on the legends who make them. […]
Tasting Australia Spirit Awards winners announced
Winners of the third annual Tasting Australia Spirit Awards presented by Master Cask have been announced. At an industry award event held on Saturday 26 September at The Gallery, trophies for best spirits went to: Best Whisky: Sullivans Cove American Oak Tawny Single Cask, Sullivans Cove Distillery (TAS) Best Gin: Ambleside Distillers Small Acre Gin, […]
Tasting Australia Spirit Awards winners announced
Winners of the third annual Tasting Australia Spirit Awards presented by Master Cask have been announced. At an industry award event held on Saturday 26 September at The Gallery, trophies for best spirits went to: Best Whisky: Sullivans Cove American Oak Tawny Single Cask, Sullivans Cove Distillery (TAS) Best Gin: Ambleside Distillers Small Acre Gin, […]
Premium ingredients star in latest releases
Premium ingredients are the feature in the latest drinks releases on shelf, from Tahitian limes to Davidson plums and smooth Peruvian coffee. New beverage company Staple Drinks is launching an all-natural Vodka Soda Lime RTD in September. Vodka Soda Lime contains only 89 calories per can, 4.2% ABV and low sugar (1g – derived from […]
Ricky Ponting launches wine label
Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have collaborated with winemaker Ben Riggs to create Ponting Wines. The new label has launched with four wines, each reflecting Ricky’s life and career. Using fruit from different vintages across different Australian wine regions, Riggs creates wines that connect to these moments integral to the Ponting name. […]
Understanding Italian Wines
History of Italian Wine With a wine history dating back more than 4,000 years and a climate ideally suited to viticulture, Italy is one of the most diverse winemaking countries in the world. By the time the Greeks first came to southern Italy, wine had long been a part of everyday life. Grapes were so […]