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 […]
Australian Craft Beer
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, […]
Distilleries Directory
This comprehensive directory of Australian craft distilleries is growing larger every month with new distilleries entering the industry on a regular basis. Some listed below do not yet have products or doors open but they have begun the distilling journey. Read the stories of Australian craft distilleries – discover the distillers’ journeys, approaches and passions. Keep up to […]
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 […]
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition
Last week the International Wine And Spirits Competition revealed the results of their annual tasting panel. In most major categories, anyway (for the scotch rankings we’ll have to wait patiently until September). There were plenty of surprises—such as an aquavit from the Orkney Islands of Scotland; a vodka distilled from rye in Colorado. But let’s focus instead on one particular […]
Wine Depot to launch direct to trade marketplace
Digital Wine Ventures has announced that it will be expanding its Wine Depot business, intending to launch a trade offering later this year. Launched last year, Wine Depot is a “a vertically integrated trading and logistics platform” that connects producers with customers. Since then it has been bringing new wineries on board, more than doubling its […]