

Four for Naught - 4 winning Aussie gins from Melbourne’s Naught Distillery
If ever there was an example of how different gins can be, it’s what Naught Distillery has crafted: these four iconic yet unique gins.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Aug 8, 20223 min read


Gin Taste Test with Goodradigbee Distillery
With its heart in the Snowies and its soul by the sea, Aussie craft distillery Goodradigbee tells the story of Australia through its gins.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jul 11, 20223 min read


Why was Bond wrong? 5 reasons you shouldn’t shake your martini
When it comes to cocktails the rule of thumb is stir spirit-forward cocktails, shake everything else. But why shouldn't you shake a martini?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jun 13, 20223 min read


How to Make 3 Classic Gin Cocktails
So many gin cocktails, so little time! But here are three classic gin cocktails, which gins, how to make them and ways you can level up too.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jun 6, 20223 min read


3 citrus-forward Aussie craft gins
Personal preferences aside, the most versatile (and probably most popular) is the citrus-forward gin. Here are three of the best.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
May 23, 20223 min read


Taste Test: Four Pillars’ Olive Leaf Gin
Prominent Aussie craft gin distiller Four Pillars breaks ground with every new release they create. And their Olive Leaf Gin is no exception

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
May 16, 20222 min read


…and on that farm he had a still! Old Macdonald Gin Distillery
Old Macdonald does have a farm! And the gins he makes here in WA are OMG. Our review of the OMG Wildflower Honey, Lime and Lemongrass Gin.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
May 2, 20223 min read


Taste Test: Banks and Solander Distillery’s Signature Gin
Banks and Solander Distillery's Signature Gin is a celebration of Australia's wealth of native botanicals. Here's our review.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Taste Test: Seven Seasons Distillery’s Green Ant Gin
Seven Seasons' Green Ant Gin has harnessed the tens of thousands of years of knowledge gathered by the Larrakia People of the NT.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Apr 4, 20222 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Mar 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Feb 7, 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jan 24, 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 17, 20223 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Dec 13, 20213 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Nov 29, 20212 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.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Nov 15, 20213 min read


The ultimate Aussie gin advent calendar
You don't often get 25 of Australia’s rarest craft gins in one place, but that’s the genius of White Possum’s Aussie gin advent calendar.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 25, 20212 min read


Which gin for your tonic? 7 Aussie gins to max out your G&T
The humble gin and tonic might seem like a simplest cocktail but these 7 Aussie craft gins will turn your average G&T into something special

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Oct 18, 20213 min read


7 Aussie gins to supercharge your negroni for World Negroni Week
These 7 Aussie gins will amp up your negroni and make one of the world's great cocktails even better.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Special Edition - Gladys’ Picnic Negroni and Dan's Egg & Spoon Negroni for World Negroni Week
To mark World Negroni Week and NSW's new-found freedom, we bring you the Limited Edition Gladys’ Picnic Negroni!

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Sep 6, 20212 min read