

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 31, 20222 min read
What have we learnt about Aussie craft spirits in 100 weeks?
Christina and I have been writing stories for Nip of Courage since November ’20 and this is our 100th post! Here’s what we’ve learnt so far.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Taste Test: Hickson Road Distillery’s Hickson House Gins
We test Hickson Road Distillery's two hallmark gins, made on the shores of Sydney Harbour in the city's most historic district.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 17, 20223 min read
What makes the perfect gin and tonic?
Gin and tonic is easy to make, right? Or is there a knack to making this classic spirit-and-mixer? Here's our tips on making the perfect G&T


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Taste Test - Starward Distillery’s Fortis Whisky
Aussie craft distillery Starward in Port Melbourne crafts some incredible whisky. Here’s our review of their high-proof single malt Fortis.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Celebrate World Vodka Day with these 5 Aussie craft spirits
Anyone who tells you vodka doesn’t taste of anything just hasn’t had good vodka. Here are five Aussie craft vodkas to prove our point!


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 26, 20224 min read
15 Aussie craft coffee spirits for International Coffee Day
Don’t be basic this International Coffee Day; leave the latte art to Instagram. Instead, get into these amazing Aussie craft coffee spirits.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 19, 20222 min read
How to make the perfect Aussie espresso martini
Here’s how to make the perfect Aussie craft espresso martini - the sweet spot in the Venn diagram between caffeine and cocktails!


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 12, 20223 min read
7 ways to supercharge your negroni this World Negroni Week
Known as the perfect cocktail, the negroni is simple yet effective. But here are 7 ways to amp up the flavours this World Negroni Week.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Aussie Spirits Masterclasses—A Little Bit Shaken, A Little Bit Stirred live event
Our two-day event—A Little Bit Shaken, A Little Bit Stirred—shone a light on the amazing women in the Australian craft distilling industry.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Aug 29, 20222 min read
Taste Test - Mount Uncle Distillery’s Iridium Rum
Our Taste Test series travels to the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland where Mount Uncle Distillery crafts their gold rum Iridium.