Recently launched in Moorabbin, about 20 minutes outside the CBD is Here’s Looking At You, Kid is a new boutique distillery focusing on producing high-quality Australian spirits. There are three core spirits in the range including Wild Rose Gin, Triple Distilled Vodka, and Barrel Age Vodka. Each product in the range are small batch produced from […]
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Archie Rose Releases Rare Gin Number 2 in a Series of 4
Sydney urban distillery Archie Rose have released the Horisumi, Winter gin. The 2nd collaboration with tattoo artist Kian Forreal, who operates under the traditional Japanese tattoo name of Shodai Horisum, has created a bespoke label design that pays homage to Japan’s distinctive seasons. The inspiration behind the label design embodies the beautiful Japanese season […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ironbark Dry Gin Wins Best Traditional Style Gin
Ironbark 313 Dry Gin has been awarded the Best Traditional Style Gin in Australia at the World Drinks Awards for 2017. This Dry Gin has taken a step back from the trendy, floral and herbaceous gin style and followed the traditional ‘dry and peppery’ variety. The unique finish is reminiscent of pencil shavings – there is […]
Our 5 Most Beautiful New Release Bottles
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the following five bottles hold their own beauty. As well as holding well-crafted spirits, these beautiful bottles make any liquor shelf look superb. Wyborowa Exquisite Polish Vodka Brewed from a single Polish estate, this premium bottle was designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry. Featuring the famed […]
The Nation’s Capital Produces Another Beauty!
Since 2015, The Canberra Distillery has produced truly capital spirits. The outfit began with Tim Reardon leaving politics and Parliament to pursue a passion for spirits in his own shed. Now, his dream-come-true distillery stands to dominate our drinking culture Down Under. With an increasing presence in Australia’s most prestigious establishments, as well as upcoming releases of schnapps, liquors and other […]