

5 Completely Unique Aussie Gins Dad Will Love for Father’s Day
These 5 Aussie craft gins with their unique botanicals and innovative ageing processes will change the way you see gin forever.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Aug 30, 20213 min read


Taste Test: Stone Pine’s Seasonal Orange Blossom Gin Review
There’s an exotic feel to Stone Pine's Orange Blossom Gin; plenty of juniper on the nose and light floral aromas from the orange blossoms.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Seven Seasons in One Still - could this be the most Australian spirit?
Using knowledge passed down generations for over 60,000 years Seven Seasons' spirits are a true representation of the NT's climate and land.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jun 21, 20212 min read


World Martini Day - how to order a martini like a movie star
Martinis and glamorous movies are almost synonymous. So here how to order a martini like a film star and get your own glamour on!

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jun 14, 20213 min read


Where does gin come from - and what’s so special about Aussie gin?
Gin hasn’t been gin for all that long. Here’s where it came from, how it was made and why Australian gin is the best in the world.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jun 7, 20213 min read


How to make all-Aussie gin and lemon custard tarts
When we think of gin, we think of martinis, gimlets or G&Ts. But what about using gin in food? This Aussie gin & lemon custard tart recipe!

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
May 31, 20212 min read


Taste Test - Balcombe’s Mabel Dry Gin
Full of the flavours of this unique piece of Aussie coastline, Balmcombe Distillery’s Mabel Dry Gin has a wonderful sea-faring vibe.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
May 24, 20212 min read


What is navy strength gin and what do you do with it?
Navy strength gin isn't just a high-alcohol oddity. Out of the deep seas of naval history, it does more than just make your G&T stronger.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Meet the Distillers - Ally and Nick Ayres from Karu Distillery in the Blue Mountains, NSW
From Karu Distillery at the feet of the beautiful Blue Mountains, Ally and Nick Ayres have been crafting superb gin since 2017.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Apr 5, 20217 min read


Gem and tonic - Australian craft distillery makes the world’s first opal gin
Owner-distiller of Silica Distillery in Lightning Ridge, NSW Gerard Ratner has a unique ingredient in his fresh, bright new gin: real opals.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Apr 1, 20212 min read


Orange blossom Eton mess recipe
All the delicious characteristics of a classic Eton mess with a splash of Aussie magic thrown in: Orange Blossom gin from Bathurst, NSW.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Taste Test - Karu Distillery’s Lightning Gin
Karu Distillery's navy strength Lightning Gin is that perfect balance of power, flavour, texture and tone. Check out our Taste Test review.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Meet the Distillers - Mick and Mel Sheard from Imbue Distillery in Ivanhoe, VIC
This edition of Meet the Distiller takes us to Melbourne and Imbue Distillery, where we get two distillers for the price of one!

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Mar 1, 20213 min read


How much tonic do you put with craft gin?
Gin and tonic. It’s a match well made, and one that’s stood the test of time. But are we saturating our gin with too much tonic?

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


Taste test - Stone Pine’s Sympatico Double IPA Hopped Gin Review
We put the fascinating Double IPA Hopped Sympatico Gin from Stone Pine Distillery to the Taste Test.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Taste Test - Imbue Distillery’s The Journey gin
In the northern reaches of Melbourne, husband-and-wife gin crafters Mick and Mel Sheard of Imbue Distillery create The Journey.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
Dec 7, 20202 min read