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 […]
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SMOKE AND AGAVE MARTINI
When it comes to mixing Martinis, one rarely turns to agave spirits. The Smoke and Agave Martini combines two agave spirits, tequila and mezcal, in a dry Martini style of cocktail, served up with no garnish. Tequila is a spirit often associated with shots, a party drink that some swear never to touch again. But […]
Young Henrys Release Summer Sour
This full flavoured session sour arrives just in time for summer. This light-coloured festive beer strikes the perfect balance between the punch and tartness of tropical fruits and the sweetness of premium German Pilsner and wheat malts. Brewers B-Sides are the alternative tracks to our hit singles, shining light on the legends who make them. […]
Tasting Australia Spirit Awards winners announced
Winners of the third annual Tasting Australia Spirit Awards presented by Master Cask have been announced. At an industry award event held on Saturday 26 September at The Gallery, trophies for best spirits went to: Best Whisky: Sullivans Cove American Oak Tawny Single Cask, Sullivans Cove Distillery (TAS) Best Gin: Ambleside Distillers Small Acre Gin, […]
THE MACALLAN UNVEILS SIXTH AND FINAL RELEASE IN THE EDITION SERIES: THE MACALLAN EDITION NO.6: A CELEBRATION OF THE LEGENDARY RIVER SPEY
(New York, September 21, 2020) The Macallan has unveiled Edition No.6, a new limited edition single malt whisky celebrating the natural wonders of The Macallan Estate, and the vibrant life force that sustains it – the River Spey. Marking the sixth and final release in The Macallan Edition Series, Edition No.6 brings together The Macallan’s […]
Baileys Launches Limited Edition Red Velvet Flavor
Back by popular demand, Baileys is reintroducing Baileys Red Velvet in celebration of National Dessert Day! Created in collaboration with Georgetown Cupcake founders and sisters Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne, the limited-edition flavor launched last year to critical acclaim, receiving the industry’s highest honor of Double Gold at the San Francisco Spirits Competition. So, if […]
How to read a wine label, in 12 easy lessons
Some of what you see on labels will seem obvious: All ought to list the name of the producer, where the grapes were grown and the vintage – that is, the year the grapes were harvested. But even here you will have exceptions. Not all wines are vintage wines. Champagnes are often blends of multiple […]
Celebrating winemaking in a refreshing way
Recently Wolf Blass, one of Australia’s most iconic and prestigious wine brands, introduced Makers’ Project. A collaboration from the Wolf Blass winemaking team (hence the name, Makers’) who joined forces to combine their unique skills and individual expertise, this exciting offering celebrates the artistry and winemaking craft that has been at the heart of the […]