In the premium Sauvignon category, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are often considered the best examples, with their distinctive minerality and well-balanced acidity and richness. Our recent arrivals from Claude Riffault express these famous terroirs of the Sancerre region in pure and precise form. We also have the last remaining cases of 2015 Seresin Estate Marama available, a prestigious Sauvignon Blanc, arguably one […]
Drinks Worth Waiting For
FOUR PILLARS GIN: Totes and Mules
YOUR LAST CHANCE TO STEP OUT IN STYLE WITH A FOUR PILLARS SUMMER TOTE BAG Heck, how bloody delicious does this Ginger Mule look?! We thought we’d show you a delicious Ginger Mule and then attempt to entice you to buy the gin you need to make it with a few super subtle tactics such as free shipping and […]
Lark Distilling launches Legacy
Tasmania’s Lark Distilling Co. is set to unveil an unprecedented single malt with an extraordinary heritage — Legacy. This 19-year-old Tasmanian single cask whisky captures the essence of a legacy created by Bill Lark, the founder of Australia’s craft spirits industry. The inaugural Legacy will be released as two single casks — HHF582B and HHF585A, […]
Take a walk on the wild side
What are you drinking this weekend – the same as last week or the week before? With so many wine labels on the shelf it is easy to fall into a habit and stick to it. I’ve worked in wine bars and wine stores where people came in at the same time every day, like clockwork, […]
Jack Daniel’s x Disaronno Velvet Fire: Future Viral Sensation or Hot Mess?
In the spirits world, we’ve seen some spectacular wins—like Heaven Hill’s 13-year-old single-barrel bourbon, one of the rarest of 2020. Naturally, we’ve got to expect some losses too. Collaborations aren’t uncommon—far from it—but this new announcement from legendary whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s and Italian liqueur maker Disaronno has us scratching our heads. It’s called Velvet Fire. It “combines 2 parts Disaronno Velvet and 1 […]
Painkiller
A twist on the Piña Colada, the Painkiller is a rich and fruity cocktail that stays true to its name: It will cure what ails you. Made with dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice and cream of coconut, the drink was created in the 1970s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), where […]
Recipe: Pacific Moonshine Mai Tai
Cape Byron and Stone & Wood have combined to create this new ‘beer spirit’ so how would you use it in a cocktail? Here’s one idea… – RECIPE – Ingredients: 30ml Pacific Moonshine 30ml Mac. Liqueur 30ml Pineapple Juice 30ml Orange Juice Directions: Shake with ice Strain into a ice-filled glass Garnish with a cherry […]
Suntory To Release Two Limited Edition Japanese Whiskies In May
On May 25th, Suntory Whisky will make available two limited release whiskies: Hibiki Blossom Harmony 2021 and Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Limited Edition 2021. Both are variations on two whiskies in Suntory’s regular range, with each meant to be given as a gift to a fellow whisky lover. The 43% ABV Blossom Harmony release blends Suntory’s Hibiki whisky with whisky […]