Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, the way we do things has changed significantly. Never has there been a greater focus on home experiences, as consumers seek to recreate interesting and entertaining moments from the comfort and shelter of their own homes… And because of this, they’re looking for something special to […]
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Gospel Rye Whisky from Melbourne Review
In this video Rock and Sev smash into some Gospel Straight Rye Whisky from Melbourne Australia. Gospel Rye Whisky comes from Ben and Andrew the makers of the famous Melbourne Moonshine. Those fellas were renowned for their sour mash shine as well as the delicious Melbourne moonshine Apple Pie shine and the Melbourne Sweet Tea […]
Bombay Bramble to launch in Australia
Bombay Sapphire is bringing its flavoured gin to Australia, with the launch of Bombay Bramble, a crimson gin with natural berry flavours. Developed using a real fruit infusion and Bombay Sapphire’s vapour distilled gin, the brand’s Master of Botanicals, Ivano Tonutti says process is key to the gin’s colour and natural flavours. “Launching a flavour […]
Australia’s newest gin already winning awards
Australia’s newest gin, Kings Cross Distillery’s Australian Classic Dry Gin is off to a flying start picking up a silver award at the London Spirits Competition last week. Distiller and spirit architect, Odelia Potts, has adapted a 1930s recipe for the KXG Australian Classic Dry Gin, which is made by the single shot method and […]
Gnista’s Barrelled Oak: A New, Full-Flavored Non-Alcoholic Spirit
In the fall of 2019, a Swedish brand, Gnista, launched a first-of-its-kind, non-alcoholic spirit. Gnista makes its creations using a unique combination of gastronomy, state-of-the-art technology, and classic spirit-making techniques. Gnista’s first product, “Floral Wormwood,” was a success, gaining distribution across Scandinavia. Gnista’s follow-up project, “Barreled Oak,” was recently launched via a successful Kickstarter Campaign, […]
Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky Australia
Here Rock and Sev crank out a taste test on the NEW (to Australia anyway) Seagrams VO Canadian Whisky which is destined to become a head to head competitor with Canadian Club. Then the fellas whack in some Fevertree Spicy Orange Ginger Ale, mix it up and give Seagrams VO a MyBottleShop Mark out of […]
Diageo creates Johnnie Walker paper bottle
Diageo has announced it will release Johnnie Walker in a paper bottle in early 2021. The drinks giant has created the world’s first 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. It comes as part of Diageo’s new partnership with Pilot Lite, a venture management company, to launch Pulpex Limited, a […]
A Brief History of Tonic
The relationship of gin and tonic is inseparable, their histories are so intertwined that the gin and tonic will never die – it’s still our favourite way to end the day at Applewood. But why tonic? It’s a strange product when it stands alone, and still to this day people find far too bitter to drink by itself […]