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Powerful and energetic yet focused and incandescent, this navy strength gin from Aussie craft distillery Karu in NSW is aptly named. This is Lightning Gin. With a name like Lightning, we knew this gin would pack a punch, but we weren’t expecting it to mirror the force of nature it takes its name from. But … Read more
At the edge of Victoria’s Macedon Mountain Ranges, the pretty little alpine town of Daylesford offers concrete-weary city folk, and interstate and international travellers a taste of tranquility. More specifically, here are 7 things to expect from this beautiful part of the country. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
New Zealand’s most populous city, Auckland has plenty of top watering holes to please the masses. But when you’re visiting the City of Sails, knowing the best places for a pint, a wine or a whisky is essential. Here are 7 Auckland bars you shouldn’t miss. It’s been a while since we were last in … Read more
Exploring the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef usually means long journeys, boat rides and at least your basic PADI scuba licence. But we’ve found a way that transports you there in an instant. One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef of the north Queensland coast is … Read more
Where will you be and who will you be with this Easter? More importantly, what will you be drinking? Here are 5 wines for the Easter table no matter who you’re with or where you are. Choosing wine to bring to dinner is at times as hard as deciding where you should be during various … Read more
From the moment the ancient Maya began roasting fermented cacao beans, the world’s favourite confectionary has been on quite the journey. Adding to chocolate’s rich history, Remco Brigou – head chocolatier of Koko Black – gives us the lowdown on Australia’s favourite chocolate brand. For more than 4000 years, chocolate has evolved through many hands. … Read more
Coffee cocktails have come a long way since the iconic espresso martini. We’ve put together an espresso cocktail recipe that’s not only easy to make, but is refreshing and delicious. Do you remember your first espresso martini? That startling smoothness, the sweet coffee combo, the zing of caffeine to put your night right on track… … Read more
Australia is now a year on from being seriously affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. And while we watch the world continue to battle with this terrible threat, Christina and I find ourselves thankfully distracted by a few happy dates to celebrate. In this Edition, we have some important anniversaries – both our own and other … Read more
If you thought the combination of crunchy meringue, smooth ice cream and the juicy zing of strawberries couldn’t get any better, along comes Warner’s rhubarb gin to take the Eton mess to a whole new level. From the humble affogato to the opulent tiramisu, we’ve been looking for ways to incorporate alcohol into our desserts … Read more
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine regions with some superb wineries to visit. But finding the ones that the locals really love takes a bit more than just getting off that beaten track. You need to know someone who lives there. So, thanks to our friends in the Hunter wine industry, here … Read more