From white to dark, unaged to matured, these rums are to be savored on their own. Whiskey is no longer the go-to sipping spirit these days. Rum has really come into its own, with aged and dark expressions, as well as unaged white and flavored, that are as complex and delicious as the most sophisticated bourbon or scotch. There are […]
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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, […]
Bream Creek – One of Tasmania’s Best
Bream Creek is synonymous with Tasmanian born viticultural legend, Fred Peacock. From a family long associated with fruit and baking, Fred graduated with a Degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Tasmania and was appointed in the mid 1970’s as an Horticultural Officer with the then Department of Agriculture. One of Fred’s initial responsibilities […]
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 […]
World Margarita Day with Patrón’s Joseph Chisholm
We are not sure who declared 22 February ‘Margarita Day’, but we’ll take it. Especially as it falls on a Monday which means there’s a whole weekend ahead of you to perfect your technique. Drinks Trade spoke to Patrón’s Brand Ambassador, Joseph Chisholm, who, as one would expect, knows how to make the perfect margarita. […]