Steeped in history, this cocktail is not only over 150 years old, it’s responsible for the nickname ‘Limey’ for the English and brought about the advent of fruit cordials. It’s also bloody tasty – but that could be something to do with the excellent gin we’ve used too! I remember the first time I ever … Read more
Whisky is a very polarising tipple. People either hate it or love it. I used to be the former but with a bit of ‘practice’, I’ve become a big fan. The thing to remember is there are hundreds of types of whisky available, so it’s just a case of finding the one that’s right for … Read more
I always thought there’s nothing better than an afternoon cocktail. Then Enrique, the mixologist who runs the bar aboard The National Geographic Orion made us his signature cocktail. An afternoon cocktail on an expedition ship sailing around the tropics – now that’s a lot better, isn’t it? Whoever said exploration had to be tough? While … Read more
Broome in northwest Western Australia is one of the most remote towns in the country, so you’d think finding a good beer here is very difficult. But thanks to an early 20th Century Japanese pearler by the name of Mr Matsomoto, Matso’s Brewery here in Broome gives something to raise a glass to. Broome has … Read more
Do you ever get irritated by having to turn to your friend at the bar and ask them if they want a drink? And not just because it always seems to be your round but because the words just seem a little old and tired? The Toper’s Timetable has a name for your drink at … Read more
Adelaide, South Australia is well known for its amazing wine culture. But closer to home than the beautiful rolling vineyards, the number of small bars is on the rise. The Flying Trunk Bar in Goodwood is one such place. We went in to explore and to get a cocktail mixing lesson at the same time. There’s … Read more
Bright red and bitter, Campari never really appealed to me. It was more like a science experiment than a drink. But now I’ve acquired the taste of this stuff, I can’t get enough of it. Here are 7 ways you can drink Campari that we’d recommend. Saying Campari looks like some sort of medical experiment … Read more
Elegant, full of charm with a dash of quirk thrown in for fun, Stillery at the Intercontinental Double Bay has to be one of Sydney’s premium bars. If you’re looking for sophistication and romance in your cocktails, your service and your drinking environment, Stillery is the one for you. It used to be that grabbing … Read more
It used to be that there were just three types of beer in pubs: a pale fizzy one, a dark not so fizzy one and Guinness. These days pubs have a long line of beers to choose from. It can be quite confronting when choosing your brew. Here’s our guide for how to choose a … Read more
Every year since 2013, World Negroni Week has been celebrating the greatest cocktail on earth. Bars across the globe donate money from every Negroni sold to the cause of their choice. For the 1500-strong venues worldwide it’s a chance for them to support their favourite causes – for us, it’s a bloody good excuse to … Read more