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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.

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Where does gin come from - and what’s so special about Aussie gin?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jun 7, 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.

How to make all-Aussie gin and lemon custard tarts

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

May 31, 20212 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 24, 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 17, 20213 min read

Why add water to whisky?

Ask any whisky aficionado and they’ll agree that adding a few drops to your dram is a good idea…

World Whisky Day 2021 - which whisky and why

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

May 10, 20212 min read

World Whisky Day 2021 - which whisky and why

Whether its whisky, whiskey, scotch, bourbon or rye, we’re into it. And Saturday 15th May this year, we can’t wait to get amongst it.

Distilling the Angels’ Share - who are these angels and why are we giving them our whisky?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

May 3, 20212 min read

Distilling the Angels’ Share - who are these angels and why are we giving them our whisky?

Distillers call the spirit they lose from the barrel during the ageing process the 'Angels' Share'. Here's how it happens and how much goes.

Taste Test - 23rd Street Distillery’s Signature Rum

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Apr 26, 20212 min read

Taste Test - 23rd Street Distillery’s Signature Rum

In our Taste Test series this time, we’re talking a wonderful gold rum from 23rd Street Distillery in Renmark, South Australia.

What is navy strength gin and what do you do with it?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Apr 19, 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.

Meet the Distillers - Ally and Nick Ayres from Karu Distillery in the Blue Mountains, NSW

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Apr 5, 20217 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.

Gem and tonic - Australian craft distillery makes the world’s first opal gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Apr 1, 20212 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

Mar 29, 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.

What’s the difference between whiskey, whisky and bourbon? And what about Australia?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 22, 20213 min read

What’s the difference between whiskey, whisky and bourbon? And what about Australia?

What's the difference between Irish whiskey, bourbon and scotch? And where does Australian whisky fit in? Here's your world whisky guide!

Taste Test - Karu Distillery’s Lightning Gin

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 15, 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.

International Women’s Day - celebrating women of Australian distilling

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 8, 20216 min read

International Women’s Day - celebrating women of Australian distilling

Distilling is historically male-dominated. So we love seeing more women not only gaining footholds in the industry but just bossing it too.

Meet the Distillers - Mick and Mel Sheard from Imbue Distillery in Ivanhoe, VIC

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Mar 1, 20213 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!

When’s the best time for a drink? The Toper’s Timetable has the answer

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 15, 20212 min read

When’s the best time for a drink? The Toper’s Timetable has the answer

Did you ever drink an Eyeopener? How about a Solid Straight? Or a Sparkler? To find out, you need to consult the Toper’s Timetable.

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 8, 20212 min read

5 love languages of Aussie spirits

Here at Nip of Courage, we love our craft Aussie spirits. So here's how the 5 Love Languages translate to our favourite tipple.

Taste Test - Timboon Distillery’s Port Expression Single Malt Whisky Review

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Taste Test - Timboon Distillery’s Port Expression Single Malt Whisky Review

We follow the golden thread of Aussie single malt to Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, where we try their flagship Port Expression whisky.

How much tonic do you put with craft gin?

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 25, 20212 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?

Taste test - Stone Pine’s Sympatico Double IPA Hopped Gin Review

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance

Jan 18, 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.

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DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF AUSTRALIAN CRAFT SPIRITS

Where does gin come from - and what’s so special about Aussie gin?

How to make all-Aussie gin and lemon custard tarts

Taste Test - Balcombe’s Mabel Dry Gin

Why add water to whisky?

World Whisky Day 2021 - which whisky and why

Distilling the Angels’ Share - who are these angels and why are we giving them our whisky?

Taste Test - 23rd Street Distillery’s Signature Rum

What is navy strength gin and what do you do with it?

Meet the Distillers - Ally and Nick Ayres from Karu Distillery in the Blue Mountains, NSW

Gem and tonic - Australian craft distillery makes the world’s first opal gin

Orange blossom Eton mess recipe

What’s the difference between whiskey, whisky and bourbon? And what about Australia?

Taste Test - Karu Distillery’s Lightning Gin

International Women’s Day - celebrating women of Australian distilling

Meet the Distillers - Mick and Mel Sheard from Imbue Distillery in Ivanhoe, VIC

When’s the best time for a drink? The Toper’s Timetable has the answer

5 love languages of Aussie spirits

Taste Test - Timboon Distillery’s Port Expression Single Malt Whisky Review

How much tonic do you put with craft gin?

Taste test - Stone Pine’s Sympatico Double IPA Hopped Gin Review

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