You know that feeling when you can’t decide whether to drink gin or wine and you wish there was something that would fill the gap? This is where wine-infused gin steps in. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook — it’s … Read more
Gin can come in all kinds of flavours and colours, but there aren’t many these days we haven’t seen before. Here are some of the most unique Australian gins that push the botanical boundaries. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel ebook … Read more
Take it from one who knows, nothing makes Christmas quite so special as when you get to unwrap (and then drink) a bottle of beautiful liquor. Whether it’s gin, rum, whisky or something completely different, here are nine ideas for Christmas gifts for the discerning drinker! From Australia and the world, these nine very different … Read more
Proof that you can drink gin in winter! While we wait for the mercury to top up the thermometer, here are three winter gins ideal for cold weather. Of course, there’s nothing like a bright, sparkling G&T to cool you down on hot days or a citrus zap of a gimlet to see out a … Read more
Navy strength gin isn’t to be trifled with. At 57%ABV, these gins mean business, but they also have so much more going on in flavour, aroma and texture. So if you like gin, you’re going to love navy strength. I must confess, I am a total mug for navy strength gin. It not only has … Read more
From the craft beer capital of the USA, this distillery combines the best of beer-making as well as using local Pinot Noir casks to bring a wealth of flavours to their award-winning American single malt whiskey. When you hear the words American whiskey, you usually think of Bourbon or perhaps Rye. But recent years have … Read more
These five gins not only add something different to the classic negroni cocktail, they elevate it to new heights. Switch out your usual juniper juice for one of these masterpieces and see how your negroni transforms. With cocktails, there’s a golden rule of three that most great drinks follow: spirit, sweet and bitter. Together these … Read more
Spicy, smoky, a little sweet, a little bitter, and a depth of flavour and texture to make you want another, the Morita mole martini is the perfect blend of Mexican flavours and Australian craft distilling genius. Here’s how to make the Morita Mole Martini. On the brink of the Devil’s Wilderness overlooking the eastern fringes … Read more
If World Gin Day isn’t the best day of the year, I think there’s something very wrong. So to make sure we’re all making the most of this great occasion, here are three superb gins and how to use them. On the second Saturday of June every year, the world celebrates the best thing you … Read more
Awamori – the local spirit of Okinawa in Japan’s far south – embodies this beautiful prefecture’s unique history, culture and personality. Here’s what awamori tastes like, how to drink it and its new relationship with yuzu. With tropical shores more like Hawaii, a location that’s closer to Taiwan than its mainland and a culture that’s … Read more