For most of my lifetime, whisky came from Scotland or Canada and whiskey Ireland, Kentucky or Tennessee. Yes, Japan made superlative versions, but for a long time they did not register on the radar here, and not so long ago when the craft distilling boom began, whiskies from places like the Hudson Valley seemed “exotic.” […]
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Meet Mel Chester, Sutton Grange
Speaking with Mel from Sutton Grange in late Spring last year, she was heading into a busy bottling period, and getting all her ducks in a row for vintage 2021. A jill of all trades, she was offered the winemaker position as a 26-year-old, and oversees both the vineyard and winery management. A Len Evans Scholar, Gourmet Traveller […]
How To Make Your Own Amaro at Home
Learn how to make your own aperitivo with tips from Patrick Miller, who started Faccia Brutto after making his own at-home project. Often seen in stirred-and-boozy cocktails as an aperitif or neatly poured into a glass for after-dinner drinking, amaro is a staple of any home bar cart. You may recognize bottles like Fernet-Branca, Averna, […]
Four simple mocktail recipes to make at home
Hot summer nights call for cool cocktails with plenty of tinkling ice, lush aromas and tastebud tingling flavour. And there is no need to have a drink that comes with a built-in hangover. This summer the new kids on the alcohol-free block mean that some of the most classic spirit-based cocktails can be made into […]
The Macallan Unveils Two New Permanent Additions To Its Lineup
Today The Macallan announces the release of two permanent additions to its Double Cask range of single malt whisky. Joining the existing 12-year-old expression are 15 year and 18 year age-statement variations. The series debuted in 2016 as a balanced showcase of liquids aged in both American and European oak casks, previously seasoned with sherry. The […]
My Top 10 Whiskies Of 2020
In what has been a trying 2020, one small silver lining this year for me has been the chance (and time) to keep up to date on new whisky releases. So for my fifth year in a row, I’ve selected my favorite whiskies that I’ve gotten to try (I’ve also included links to previous year’s […]
Rum Co of Fiji wins big at Melbourne International Spirits Competition
Rum Co of Fiji has won Rum Distillery of the Year at this year’s Melbourne International Spirits Competition, with their premium rum ranges, Bati and Ratu winning Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. This international award-winning rum has already been recognised at the 2020 New York International Spirits Competition, and this latest win is further testament […]