Produced in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Widow Jane Whiskey is made from the very bed-rock of the city. Literally. Rosendale limestone, which holds high the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, filters an incredibly smooth water which makes superb whiskey. They source their name from that of the quarry where they source this […]
A New Whey to Enjoy Gin
The beauty of gin is that it gives license to variety. Beyond juniper, just about any botanical can be macerated and made into this magnificent drink. With this in mind, Tasmania’s Hartshorn Distillery has decided to use (or, rather, ewe-se) distilled sheep’s whey as part of their incredible, experimental new Hartshorn Sheep’s Whey Gin. How […]
This Seven Year Old Whiskey Distillery is NYC’s Oldest.
It’s hard to believe that the Kings County whiskey distillery, which was founded in 2010, could be the oldest in New York City. But tough regulation following the cities’ Whiskey Wars and Prohibition Laws kept NYC distilleries underground for decades. It wasn’t until 2002, when New York saw the success of their wine industry, that they created a limited […]
2017’s Most Awarded Whisky is Indian
While they come from a place relatively unknown in the world of whisky, Paul John have produced an array of award-winning whiskeys in the warm climes of Goa, India. Given the temperature of the sub-continent, as well as its access to premium water and Himalayan grain, it’s not surprising that they could craft such incredible […]
3 Bardstown Bourbon Favourites Under $100
Along with our customers, we love our bourbon here at MyBottleShop. Here is our list of the 3 most affordable beauties under $100: Elijah Craig Small Batch A multiple award winning bourbon from the Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown. Made using the freshest limestone spring water, a secret yeast recipe and a passion only the […]
Australia and Spain collaborate on Cousin Vera Gin
Cousin Vera’s Gin is an exciting international collaboration between two premier craft gin distilleries: Spain’s Santamanía and Australia’s Four Pillars. What began as a few thoughts on Twitter turned into a series of multilingual emails, then a meeting in Madrid between two master gin crafters. From their distillery in the Yarra, Four Pillars brought a selection of Australia’s uniquely aromatic […]
Manly Spirits from Sydney’s Northern Beaches Launches
Manly Spirits Company has just launched its debut range of premium spirits after celebrating a clean-sweep of recent medal wins at the 17th San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) and 2017 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA). The first distillery to open in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Manly Spirits Co. does things “the Australian way”. Sustainably sourced […]
Bottles vs Cans. Which is better?
For decades, there was a clear divide between canned and bottled beer. Canned beer was cheap, meant for mass production and consumption on camp-outs out of coolers. Bottled beer was considered classier and higher quality, something to savour while sitting on your favourite bar stool. But advances in technology and the rise of craft breweries have […]