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DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF AUSTRALIAN CRAFT SPIRITS

Meet our guest writers Christina & Jimmy. Together they love to travel, to eat, to drink and most of all to laugh. Being serious is not one of their favourite pastimes, so please read their stories of discovering Aussie craft spirits with the same smile on your face they have when they write it.

CHRISTINA & JIM BUTCHER

Meet The Distiller—Holly Klintworth from Bass & Flinders Distillery, VIC

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May 22, 20236 min read

Meet The Distiller—Holly Klintworth from Bass & Flinders Distillery, VIC

We talk to Holly Klintworth—Bass and Flinders’ second-generation head distiller—about her journey and what makes this distillery so special.

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May 15, 20232 min read

You’re Spelling Whisky Wrong!

How do you spell it? Do you prefer 'whisky' or 'whiskey'? And do you know why?

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May 8, 20233 min read

Taste Test - Poor Toms’ Sydney Dry Gin

From the Sydney suburb of Marrickville, Poor Toms has been distilling superb spirits since 2015. We take a look at one of the distillery’s O

How to Get Your Coronation Special Edition Bottle of King Sausage Fingers Negroni

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Apr 24, 20231 min read

How to Get Your Coronation Special Edition Bottle of King Sausage Fingers Negroni

What better way to celebrate King Charles’ coronation than a bottle of King Sausage Fingers Aussie Craft Negroni in your cabanossi clutches?

Why do all distilleries have copper stills?

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Apr 17, 20232 min read

Why do all distilleries have copper stills?

Star of the show and pride of place, the rich gleam of copper is ubiquitous in distilleries. But why are stills made of copper?

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Apr 10, 20233 min read

Taste Test - Mother of Pearl Vodka

If you thought vodka was flavourless and odourless get ready for this Aussie craft vodka from Victoria to flip your world like a two-up coin

Gin Cocktails - how to make an Aussie Amber Room

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Apr 3, 20232 min read

Gin Cocktails - how to make an Aussie Amber Room

A play on the Perfect Martini and its original version, the Amber Room #2 is a sophisticated yet really easy gin cocktail you’ll love.

Meet The Distillers - Nic and Nicola Thompson-Hancock from Mother Of Pearl Vodka, Melbourne

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Mar 27, 20234 min read

Meet The Distillers - Nic and Nicola Thompson-Hancock from Mother Of Pearl Vodka, Melbourne

We talk grapes, martinis and booze-soaked baggage with Mother of Pearl Vodka founders Nic and Nicola Thompson-Hancock.

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Mar 20, 20233 min read

Amaro Amore—What is Mr Black Amaro?

Time to wake up & smell the coffee… spirits! We’re diving into the deliciously dark world of Mr Black coffee liqueur—in particular the Amaro

International Women’s Day and Women of Australian Distilling at Bloodwood Newtown 2023

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Mar 13, 20232 min read

International Women’s Day and Women of Australian Distilling at Bloodwood Newtown 2023

Hearing from Aussie craft distillery owners, distillers and bar owners, the party at Bloodwood Newtown celebrates International Women’s Day.

Taste Test - Archie Rose Distilling Co’s Single Malt Whisky

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Mar 6, 20233 min read

Taste Test - Archie Rose Distilling Co’s Single Malt Whisky

As Sydney’s first distillery in 162 years, Archie Rose is always breaking new ground. But does their Single Malt Whisky follow that path?

5 Insider Tips For Visiting An Aussie Craft Distillery

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Feb 27, 20233 min read

5 Insider Tips For Visiting An Aussie Craft Distillery

Visiting an Aussie craft distillery is a unique experience. But before you go, here are our 5 insider tips for when you visit a distillery.

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Feb 20, 20232 min read

How To Make An Aussie Margarita

Good news if tequila’s your bogie drink: Aussie margarita isn’t made with tequila—not legally anyway. Here’s how to Aussie-up this classic.

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Feb 13, 20232 min read

7 Pink Gins For When Things Get Racy!

Sure, flowers or chocolates will get your point across, but what about the romance of a bottle of Aussie pink gin! Here are 7 of the best.

Howling At The Moon—3 Gins From Wolf Lane Distillery

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Feb 6, 20233 min read

Howling At The Moon—3 Gins From Wolf Lane Distillery

High in the Australian tropics, Wolf Lane Distillery crafts spirits that embody the climate, culture and coastline of Cairns.

Australian Brandy - The Next Big Craft Spirit

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Jan 30, 20233 min read

Australian Brandy - The Next Big Craft Spirit

Golden, rich, sweet and powerful, brandy is a sublime spirit that’s gone unnoticed for too long. Here’s the lowdown on Aussie craft brandy.

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Jan 23, 20234 min read

What NOT To Say To A Distiller

With so many Aussie craft distilleries opening cellar doors, meeting a distiller is easy. So here are a distiller’s tips on conversation.

What is a Charlie Chaplin cocktail and how do you make it?

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Jan 16, 20232 min read

What is a Charlie Chaplin cocktail and how do you make it?

Simple to make, balanced and pretty, yet surprisingly spirit-forward, the Charlie Chaplin cocktail is as much a classic as its namesake.

How Do Aussie Craft Distillers Drink Gin?

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Jan 9, 20232 min read

How Do Aussie Craft Distillers Drink Gin?

With so many cocktails based around it, gin is the world’s most versatile spirit. But how are Aussie craft gin distillers drinking theirs?

Taste Test - Tara Distillery’s Pot Still Gin

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Jan 2, 20232 min read

Taste Test - Tara Distillery’s Pot Still Gin

Tara Distillery’s influence of its home in the beautiful Shoalhaven and its Irish heritage shows in its flagship spirit: the Pot Still Gin.

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