Australia’s newest gin, Kings Cross Distillery’s Australian Classic Dry Gin is off to a flying start picking up a silver award at the London Spirits Competition last week. Distiller and spirit architect, Odelia Potts, has adapted a 1930s recipe for the KXG Australian Classic Dry Gin, which is made by the single shot method and […]
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Gnista’s Barrelled Oak: A New, Full-Flavored Non-Alcoholic Spirit
In the fall of 2019, a Swedish brand, Gnista, launched a first-of-its-kind, non-alcoholic spirit. Gnista makes its creations using a unique combination of gastronomy, state-of-the-art technology, and classic spirit-making techniques. Gnista’s first product, “Floral Wormwood,” was a success, gaining distribution across Scandinavia. Gnista’s follow-up project, “Barreled Oak,” was recently launched via a successful Kickstarter Campaign, […]
Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky Australia
Here Rock and Sev crank out a taste test on the NEW (to Australia anyway) Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky which is destined to become a head to head competitor with Canadian Club. Then the fellas whack in some Fevertree Spicy Orange Ginger Ale, mix it up and give Seagrams VO a MyBottleShop Mark out of […]
Diageo creates Johnnie Walker paper bottle
Diageo has announced it will release Johnnie Walker in a paper bottle in early 2021. The drinks giant has created the world’s first 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. It comes as part of Diageo’s new partnership with Pilot Lite, a venture management company, to launch Pulpex Limited, a […]
A Brief History of Tonic
The relationship of gin and tonic is inseparable, their histories are so intertwined that the gin and tonic will never die – it’s still our favourite way to end the day at Applewood. But why tonic? It’s a strange product when it stands alone, and still to this day people find far too bitter to drink by itself […]
Sullivans Cove Journal: Brandy The Sullivans Cove Way
Australian brandy has a long and proud history, and all discerning drinkers should take the time to look beyond the trends to understand this outstanding spirit. Read on to learn about the history of brandy, and how Sullivans Cove is helping to bring this ancient spirit into the 21st century. What Is It? At its most […]
Seagram’s VO launches in Australia
SouthTrade International is celebrating today’s Canada Day festivities with the launch of Seagram’s VO Canadian Whisky, which has been part of Seagram’s Finest Spirits since 1857. This is the first time the VO brand has been launched in Australia and it will land here with refreshed packaging and more relevant repositioned brand communications. The Managing […]
Jim Beam’s New Look RTD Packaging
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