To start with, it’s actually not even called a Butter Wash, it’s called a Fat Wash. A fat wash is essentially the process of infusing something oily or fatty into alcohol to impart desirable flavours, and then removing the main fat component. To do this for our Hot Cross Buttered Gin we gently heated our gin and […]
Gin
Award-winning luxury gin coming to Australia
The gin category is enjoying double-digit growth in Australia, a trend that is widely-predicted to continue as consumers adapt to their new normal, and continue stocking their home bars with high-quality spirits. In addition the premiumisation trend shows no sign of slowing at the moment, even through the pandemic consumers wanted to connect with premium, […]
Shane Warne launches low alcohol low calorie G&T tinnies
Former Australian cricketer and now distillery owner and founder, Shane Warne, has launched a new Mid-Strength Gin & Slim Tonic under his at SevenZeroEight Gin brand. The announcement: International sportsman turned SevenZeroEight Gin distillery owner and founder, Shane Warne, has taken his own spin on the rapidly-growing, ready-to-drink spirits market with his 23 Mid-Strength Gin […]
Interview with our Head Distiller: Holly Klintworth + Maritime Paloma cocktail !
THE CHANGING FACE OF SPIRITS PRODUCTION IN AUSTRALIA Celebrating inspirational women for International Women’s Day with ourHead Distiller: Holly Klintworth.Bass & Flinders Distillery are constantly pushing the boundaries of exploration and innovation with our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly Klintworth at the helm. One of few second generation distiller’s in the Australian craft spirits industry, […]
botanical profile: kakadu plum
Not only does the Kakadu Plum taste great, but they are unrivalled in their health benefits. Found in tropical Northern Australia, these pale green fruits – also known as Billygoat Plum, Gubinge or Kabiny Plum – have been used by local indigenous communities for thousands of years as a source of both food and medicine. A known superfood, Kakadu Plum has the highest recorded […]
Snoop Dogg 19 Crimes Cali Red wine Release!
Treasury Wine Estates has announced a multi-year partnership between the 19 Crimes label and Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg kicks off the partnership with 19 Crimes first California wine – Snoop Cali Red – which will be in stores for summer in the US. TWE said the line expansion “will cast a contemporary lens on 19 […]
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 […]