Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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?
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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?
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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?
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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?
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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?
Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
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.
