Melbourne’s nightlife usually involves a hidden staircase, a dimly lit corner, and a cocktail that arrives with its own elaborate backstory. As a city, we’ve built a reputation for being discerning, which is exactly why Never Never Distilling Co. has…
Look, if you told me a few years ago that the South Australian gin heroes at Never Never, the ones who perfected the art of the Triple Juniper martini, were going to make a Panettone-flavoured Negroni, I would have questioned…
The year sneaks up on us all. One moment Father’s Day is a distant thought, and the next it’s just around the corner. The last-minute scramble is a familiar dance to many (us included), but it doesn’t have to end…
Some say it’s a drink for purists, others a daredevil’s delight. The bone dry martini is a cocktail that’s as divisive as it is delicious and a minimalist masterpiece that challenges the senses. Stripped of its vermouth, it’s a pure,…
Never Never Distilling Co. has done it again. The Adelaidean spirit masters have unveiled their latest creation, a tantalising pear gin that’s a celebration of their love for local legends, the Port Adelaide Footy Club. Fans will immediately notice the…
The Australian bar scene is a haven for juniper enthusiasts, and Never Never Distilling Co. is a particular hero for gin lovers! The South Australian distillery’s feisty Southern Strength Gin, however, isn’t your average G&T sipper. This award-winning spirit (World’s…
With the summer holidays well and truly in sight, our drink-loving writers have done the ‘hard’ work of finding the absolutely best tipples to enjoy on a hot sunny day (or let’s be honest, anytime). From twists on timeless classics…
Stationed in a gloriously repurposed, 160 year old train shed in Ballarat, Itinerant Spirits is a new destination distillery that’s calling out to anyone that loves an adventure. For a spirit that was inspired by wanderlust and worldly journeys, it was…
Ready to go regional? The Goods Shed is open for business, conveniently located a stone’s throw from the Ballarat Railway Station. The bluestone heritage-listed building (circa 1863) underwent a major redevelopment thanks to a $28 million investment in the Ballarat…
Gin lovers rejoice! Junipalooza is back on Australian shores. This prestigious celebration of gin appeared in London, Hamburg and Sydney on a festival world-tour. Junipalooza is a highlight on my gin-fuelled event calendar. Samples are included in the ticket price…