Scotland’s Glenfiddich distillery has a long and noble history, with the first spirit emerging from its stills back in 1887. They produce a good number of expressions, with one of these being their more premium Grand Series (previous bottlings have included Grand Cru, finished in French cuvée oak casks, and Gran Reserva, finished in Caribbean rum […]
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HEAVEN’S DOOR NEW YORK SOUR
The secret to the New York Sour is a bit of red wine to enhance the flavor of this iconic cocktail. INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Heaven’s Door Whiskey 1 oz. Lemon juice 3/4 oz. Simple syrup 1 Egg White (optional) TOOLS OF THE TRADE Jigger Shaker Bar Spoon Strainer Lemon Squeezer Rocks Glass RECIPE Add all […]
Baker’s Bourbon Debuts New Look, Relaunches As A Single Barrel Whiskey
Baker’s Bourbon has cooked up a brand new look — and a change to what’s inside the bottle. Part of the Jim Beam Small Batch Bourbons collection — along with Knob Creek, Basil Hayden and Booker’s — this bourbon has stayed under the radar since its launch in 1992. It’s named for Baker Beam, 83, […]
What’s the difference between whiskey, scotch and bourbon?
Navigating the world of alcohol can be very confusing. Here’s a beginner’s guide to bourbon, Scotch and more Whisky, a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash (barley, corn, rye or wheat) is typically aged in charred oak casks, giving it its distinctive brown colour. But unlike beer there is a lot of seriousness […]
Grey Goose launches lower-ABV Essences line
The new Grey Goose Essences line comprises three expressions: Strawberry and Lemongrass, White Peach and Rosemary, and Watermelon and Basil. Described as the brand’s ‘most expansive innovation’ to date, the range is made with Grey Goose vodka and infused with ‘real’ fruit and cold-distilled botanicals. The ingredients in each expression come from countries such as […]
Spirit Thief launches The Exploration Series
Tasmanian independent bottler, Spirit Thief, has launched The Exploration Series, comprising six new whiskies designed to showcase the unique effects of maturing whisky using non-traditional ex-red wine casks. As an independent bottler Spirit Thief takes spirit from other distilleries and then looks to put its own stamp on it by aging in different barrels. In […]
Sales of tequila were up by 46% in 2020. Here’s why the spirit is finally having its ‘whisky moment’
Tequila has become ubiquitous in pop culture over the past few decades — from cameos in Hollywood productions to Nicki Minaj’s nod to Patron in her 2012 hit “Starships” — which has begun to reflect in its overall market share in the alcohol industry. In 2020, tequila sales skyrocketed by 46%, suggesting the general consumer has […]
Easy Gin & Honey Cocktails to make at home ?
Swinging into your inbox just in time for Friday drinks! Need a little cocktail inspiration? We’ve partnered with a local honey business, Curly Honey, to bring you some easy Gin & Honey cocktails to make at home and impress your mates. You’re welcome! A sweet & fruity highball HONEY BLUSH 60mls Lilly Pilly Pink Gin30mls […]