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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

Taste Test: Forty Spotted’s Classic Tassie Gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 28, 20222 min read

Taste Test: Forty Spotted’s Classic Tassie Gin

From the Island State, this Classic Tassie Gin from Forty Spotted is as so eye-catching—but will it pass our Taste Test?

How To Make A Rye Manhattan with Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 21, 20222 min read

How To Make A Rye Manhattan with Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey

Sweet, spicy, savoury and smooth, the rye Manhattan is an awesome cocktail. Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey from Melbourne makes it even better!

Distilling Women’s Achievements - International Women’s Day at Bloodwood, Newtown

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 14, 20223 min read

Distilling Women’s Achievements - International Women’s Day at Bloodwood, Newtown

International Women's Day lunch at Bloodwood Newtown celebrating women's achievements and the launch of Women of Australian Distilling.

Taste Test: Anther Distillery’s Goddess Strength Gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 7, 20223 min read

Taste Test: Anther Distillery’s Goddess Strength Gin

From the coastal town of Geelong, Anther Distillery’s powerful, enigmatic yet dynamic Goddess Strength Gin takes our Taste Test.

Taste Test: The Gospel Distillers’ Straight Rye Whiskey

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 28, 20223 min read

Taste Test: The Gospel Distillers’ Straight Rye Whiskey

Taste Test looks for spiritual enlightenment from The Gospel Distillers in Brunswick and their holy (moly it's good) Straight Rye Whiskey.

How to celebrate Margarita Day the Aussie way

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 14, 20222 min read

How to celebrate Margarita Day the Aussie way

Margarita Day on February 22 celebrates this iconic cocktail. But here’s how you can put an Aussie craft twist to your margarita fiesta.

Drink in the romance - 5 Aussie tipples for Valentine’s Day

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 7, 20223 min read

Drink in the romance - 5 Aussie tipples for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day isn't just roses and choccies. These Aussie spirits are perfect for celebrating the most romantic day with the one you love.

Bring back the classics - Australian brandy Alexander

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 31, 20223 min read

Bring back the classics - Australian brandy Alexander

Using beautifully crafted Australian brandy turns this classic dessert cocktail into something so modern: the Aussie brandy Alexander.

Why this is the most unique gin you should have in your bar

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 24, 20223 min read

Why this is the most unique gin you should have in your bar

Lots of Aussie gins have finger lime in them. Some even put the fruit inside. But Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co takes it a whole step further.

Taste Test: Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co’s Finger Lime Gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 17, 20223 min read

Taste Test: Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co’s Finger Lime Gin

This gravity-defying gin from Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co has finger lime citrus at every turn and makes a G&T for the ages.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 10, 20223 min read

Your 5-step pro guide to tasting whisky

Flavours of Australian craft whisky span the gamut. But how do you know what you’re tasting? Here’s our easy 5-step guide to tasting whisky.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 3, 20223 min read

What is your new year’s resolution?

The Australian craft spirits industry needs your help. So why not make yourself a promise this year to lend a hand to a world that you love?

Australian Craft Spirits in 10 Top Stories

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Dec 27, 20214 min read

Australian Craft Spirits in 10 Top Stories

We’ve put together 10 articles we enjoyed creating the most since January, and ones we think are the best of the 55 we’ve written in 2021.

Taste Test – Timboon Railway Shed Distillery’s Smoky 1881 single malt Australian peated whisky

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Dec 20, 20213 min read

Taste Test – Timboon Railway Shed Distillery’s Smoky 1881 single malt Australian peated whisky

From one of the most recognisable coastlines in Australia comes something rare: a peated Australian single malt whisky. Timboon's Smoky 1881

All Aboard! Sydney Gin Tasting Cruise and the Ladies of Spirit

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Dec 13, 20213 min read

All Aboard! Sydney Gin Tasting Cruise and the Ladies of Spirit

Nip of Courage & the Australian Maritime Museum bring a unique gin experience celebrating Aussie craft spirits & the women distilling them.

Holiday cocktails - how to make spiced rum eggnog

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Dec 6, 20212 min read

Holiday cocktails - how to make spiced rum eggnog

Of all the drinks at Christmas, nothing trumps chilled eggnog. Unless it's eggnog with Dead Man's Drop Aussie black spiced rum of course!

Taste Test: Brogan’s Way Everyday Salvation Gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Nov 29, 20212 min read

Taste Test: Brogan’s Way Everyday Salvation Gin

As our Taste Test Series hunts for ever more delicious Aussie craft spirits, it's only a matter of time before we talk about Brogan's Way.

Taste Test - Hobart Whisky’s Signature Tasmanian Single Malt

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Nov 22, 20212 min read

Taste Test - Hobart Whisky’s Signature Tasmanian Single Malt

Hobart Distillery's Signature Tasmanian single malt whisky is quite something. delicate yet eloquent, smooth yet OP, and utterly satisfying.

Drink to save lives - Timboon’s new gin in the fight against Friedreich’s ataxia

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Nov 15, 20213 min read

Drink to save lives - Timboon’s new gin in the fight against Friedreich’s ataxia

Close to the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles, Timboon Distillery is crafting more than just a gin; this could help cure a disease.

Taste Test: Rhubi Mistelle aperitif liqueur

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Nov 8, 20212 min read

Taste Test: Rhubi Mistelle aperitif liqueur

An all but forgotten French style aperitif, revived here in Australia, Rhubi Mistelle is the perfect tipple as the weather heats up.

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