Kempton is a quaint relic town from Tasmanian’s colonial era, located in the Southern midlands on the highway to Launceston. Old Kempton Distillery is perhaps the oldest part of the town and is located on the main street not far from the post office, an 1800s coach (the horse-drawn type) stop, and um a few […]
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3 REASONS TO LOVE THIS RELEASE
You might be wondering what makes the 2021 Limited Edition vintage release of Bloody Shiraz Gin so special? Well, three things really (or four, if you count the delicious drinks at the end of this email). The first reason is that every Shiraz vintage is a little bit different. In the past we’ve seen some […]
North’s spirits industry distilling greatness
Having the classics sitting on your shelf are always going to serve well at dinner parties, and when those before-bed drams are calling your name, but a true whisky connoisseur always keeps things moving, and they know exactly where to find the best new whiskies to try at all times. While the gin industry has […]
A Visit to Nant Distillery Tasmania
It’s perhaps an hour’s drive up the main highway towards Launceston where you take the turn-off that takes you through the beautiful Tasmanian central highlands towards Bothwell. Bothwell is a quaint and tiny town with about 300 residents that sits on the gorgeous river Clyde. The town has a distinctive colonial feel with many heritage-protected […]
Bream Creek Pinot Noir 2016 released today
New-look branding, a major award from Gourmet Traveller Wine and a Best in Show accolade in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards are the latest news in the past week for Tasmanian winery Bream Creek. At the Gourmet Traveller Wine Winemaker of the Year Awards held last week, Fred Peacock was named 2018 Viticulturalist of the […]
Sullivans Cove to release Single Cask Brandy
Sullivans Cove Distillery has announced the launch of a limited-edition, single cask, Tasmanian brandy – Sullivans Cove XO. The brandy has been created as a partnership between Sullivans Cove and wines from Tasmania’s Huon Valley region, with a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay being used. These wines have been distilled using the same […]
Australian Distilled Spirits Awards Double Gold and Champion Status for Hellyers Road!
Australian Distilled Spirits Awards Double Gold and Champion Status for Hellyers Road! Master Series Original 15 Year Single Malt Since launching the ultra-premium Master Series range in 2016, these whiskies have been heralded for their quality courtesy of several award wins including Gold at this years’ Australian Distilled Spirits Awards announced in Melbourne on Thursday […]
Poltergeist Gin from Tasmania – True Spirit
When the excavations at the historical Shene Estate in Tasmania began, the conservators found hundreds of Dutch case gin bottles, literally lying where they had been cast off the balcony by the landed gentry back in the day. It was the beginning of a year’s long journey that would culminate in the continued survival of […]