This comprehensive directory of Australian craft distilleries is growing larger every month with new distilleries entering the industry on a regular basis. Some listed below do not yet have products or doors open but they have begun the distilling journey. Read the stories of Australian craft distilleries – discover the distillers’ journeys, approaches and passions. Keep up to […]
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Ricky Ponting launches wine label
Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have collaborated with winemaker Ben Riggs to create Ponting Wines. The new label has launched with four wines, each reflecting Ricky’s life and career. Using fruit from different vintages across different Australian wine regions, Riggs creates wines that connect to these moments integral to the Ponting name. […]
Bacardi White Rum Review and Tasting
In this mybottleshop.com video review Sev the Calabrian and Rok the Viking careen headlong into a tasting and review of the old bar favourite – Bacardi Carta Blanca or Bacardi White rum. The clowns and mybottleshop.com look at the history of Bacardi rum and check out some more unusual Bacardi rums including the Paraiso, Bacardi […]
Spoil Dad With Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel
Looking for something special to help spoil Dad this Father’s Day? Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel is a unique wine, finished in aged whisky barrels, delivering a richer, deeper and smoother taste. A premium and delicious wine range that pairs perfectly with smoked salmon, a warm roast or a BBQ – making it the ideal wine […]
The World’s Best Bourbon—According To The International Wine And Spirits Competition
Last week the International Wine And Spirits Competition revealed the results of their annual tasting panel. In most major categories, anyway (for the scotch rankings we’ll have to wait patiently until September). There were plenty of surprises—such as an aquavit from the Orkney Islands of Scotland; a vodka distilled from rye in Colorado. But let’s focus instead on one particular […]
Wine Depot to launch direct to trade marketplace
Digital Wine Ventures has announced that it will be expanding its Wine Depot business, intending to launch a trade offering later this year. Launched last year, Wine Depot is a “a vertically integrated trading and logistics platform” that connects producers with customers. Since then it has been bringing new wineries on board, more than doubling its […]
Personalised Whisky Gifts
Personalisation continues to be a hot trend in almost all gifting categories, seen on everything from the new Apple AirPods to jars of Nutella. So with over 40% of all whisky purchased being gifted a personalised offering makes good business sense for any retailer. Now in its second year, Glenfiddich’s personalised labels give all Australian retailers […]
Coopers releases new limited edition Hazy IPA
Australia’s largest independent brewery, Coopers, launched a new Hazy IPA as a limited edition seasonal release today, August 17. Coopers Hazy IPA displays an intense, fruit-forward aroma, soft carbonation, creamy mouthfeel and opaque appearance. Coopers Managing Director and Chief Brewer Dr Tim Cooper says Hazy IPA is a hoppy, sessionable beer with tangerine, orange and […]