American small batch distiller Angel’s Envy is now distributing its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels to select on-premise locations in Australia. Co-founded in Louisville in 2011 by Wes Henderson and his late father, Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, the family operation opened its distillery doors in 2016. This year marks their first […]
Dram Review: Highland Park 14 Years Old Hand Selected for Mjølner
[56.5%?14 Years Old?Bottled in 2019?Official Bottling?Limited Release of 1,731 Bottles] Nose: A bit brute and heavy, ain’t it? Gunpowder and simmering caramelisation of dates and figs, red apple infused honey being hammered by wood spices as a proper peat smoke presence continues to build. Palate & Finish: Warming delivery of red apples and burnt honey […]
THE BALVENIE STORIES RANGE
The new Stories range from the Balvenie tells tales of feats of human creativity, all set in the distillery at Dufftown. Interactive Whisky The highlight of this series, aside form the wonderful malts, are the stories told alongside them. With recorded conversations, whisky lovers can hear stories told from the very men who make Balvenie malts. […]
World’s best Tequilas revealed
The best tequilas in the world have been revealed at the 2019 World Tequila Awards, with six categories covered, comprising Añejo, Blanco, Extra Añejo, Flavoured, Joven Abocado and Reposado. The awards are part of the World Drinks Awards, which aims to select “the very best in all internationally recognised styles of drinks”. This year’s World […]
NEW Liquor Bottle Arrivals 8th November 2019
We take a look at some really interesting bottle arrivals from MyBottleShop.com including bottles from Glenmorangie, Glendronach, Jack Daniel’s, Bruichladdich (all Whiskies) and some Christmas time gins from Prohibition Distillery in South Australia and Four Pillars in Victoria.
Hendrick’s Introduces The Exotic Orbium, The First Quininated Gin In The World
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 […]
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, […]
Belvedere Janelle Monae Limited Edition vodka bottle
The party was for the vodka and a Belvedere Janelle Monae limited-edition bottle, but it was really about purpose, inclusion, and love. That’s the message behind the “A Beautiful Future” program, an alliance between Belvedere Vodka and Grammy-nominated musician, actor, creative community builder, and activist Janelle Monáe. Monáe has garnered a lot of attention for […]