International spirits writer and magazine editor, Dominic Roskrow, has launched a new magazine for the whisky loving public and it’s worth a read. Edition #2 of Stills Crazy was released last week and is a significant publication dedicated to the work of the late Dr Jim Swan: aptly titled “The Wizard of Whisky”. Roskrow has been…
AUSTRALIAN WHISKY
Two Premium Australian Single Malt Whiskies Launch – Tasted
Morris of Rutherglen, best known for world-renowned fortifieds, is entering the Australian whisky market with the launch of two premium whiskies this month (June 2021); Morris Australian Single Malt Signature Whisky and Australian Single Malt Muscat Barrel Whisky. A team of whisky experts, including the late Dr Jim Swan (link to magazine dedicated to Dr…
Hellyers Road wins World Whiskies Award Best Australian Single Malt 2021
Henrys Legacy Freestone Cove has been awarded the prestigious World Whiskies Awards Best Australian Single Malt 2021. Hellyers Road 15 Year Slightly Peated was also the Category Winner in the 13–20-year category. Hellyers Road Distillery General Manager Andy Bower was delighted with the win . ’This team, and this brand, continues to amaze me! Determination, resilience…
Spirit of the Week – Sullivans Cove Tasmanian Double Cask Single Malt Whisky
WORDS KEN GARGETT If you have ever wondered where the name came from, ‘Sullivans Cove’ was the original moniker for Hobart. First established in 1804, no surprise that this far distant residence for some of our worst convicts was home to a number of alcohol stills, some legal, some not. This all came to a…
Sullivans Cove Celebrates 25th Anniversary this Year
WORDS KEN GARGETT The always impressive Tasmanian whisky distillery, Sullivans Cove, is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. As one of the leaders of an industry that was initially looked on as a curio at best, and folly by many, it is a great achievement. Sullivans Cove, on the Derwent River in Tasmania (if there…
A Bottled American Cocktail With An Australian Twist
Starward has just released its latest bottled cocktail series, the limited edition Red Manhattan, in collaboration with Adelaide Hills Distillery. Described as a classic American cocktail reimagined with an Australian twist, the series is inspired by the signature Starward Whisky red wine barrel characteristics. The tipple is a distillery batched cocktail, made with Starward’s single…
Win Your Own 20-Litre Barrel of Whisky
Always dreamt of having your own barrel of whisky? Well, now that dream could be a reality. Archie Rose Distilling Co. is giving away the opportunity for two people to win a tailored 20-litre cask of single malt whisky, valued at $6,500. That’s basically a year’s supply! Using Archie Rose’s very own Six Malt New…
The Journey to One of Australia’s Best Whiskies
Where the coast meets country, in the westerly city of Burnie, Tasmania is an unlikely cooperative of dairy farmers producing some of Australia’s best whisky. In 1997, at a time when the rest of Australia wasn’t concentrating on locally made spirits, the visionary dairy farmers at Betta Milk set about quietly crafting their own premium…
The Art of Appreciating Whisky
If you’re new to the world of whisky, it can be somewhat daunting. It’s easy to be put off without the help of someone who can show you the different ways whisky can be enjoyed or explain the factors that make this spirit unique. My first experience of whisky was at a tasting with around…
Taste Australia in a Bottle With Manly Spirits Co.
Manly Spirits Co. has just launched its debut range of premium spirits after celebrating a clean-sweep of recent medal wins at the 17th San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) and 2017 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA). The first distillery to open in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Manly Spirits Co. does things “the Australian way”. Sustainably sourced…
Top 5 Whisky Bars in Australia
Calling all whisky lovers! Fancy a dram? Well, we’ve put together a list of our top five whisky bars… 1. Kittyhawk Kittyhawk transports you back to Paris circa 1944 featuring a French style fit out, with leather booth lounges, tables, and a bar that runs over 12 metres long. The heroes at Kittyhawk are rum…
Create and Win Your Own 20 Litre Cask of Archie Rose Tailored Whisky
Create and Win Your Own 20 Litre Cask of Archie Rose Tailored Whisky Sydney’s Archie Rose Distilling Co prides itself on being able to bring members of the public face-to-face with the world of distilling at its Rosebery location. In celebration of the success of its world first Tailored Spirits range, Archie Rose is offering…