Tag: whisky

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Raise a Dram to Adventure with Barrel Lane Whisky Club

After a successful (and delicious) foray into the world of Australian craft gin with the Garden Street Gin Club, partners Josh and Lauren decided to embrace their next big passion; the world of whisky. As avid whisky drinkers themselves, it…

Sipping Beer in Style at Deeds Taproom

Is sipping beer at a local brewery one of life’s greatest pleasures? My plus one and I confirmed the answer is ‘yes’ on a recent visit to the Deeds Taproom. The moment I opened the door, I knew I was…

Juniper Rising at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

The winners are in for the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards, with a heap of homegrown talent and local botanicals on display. Gin lovers are in luck. Of the 863 entries in this year’s competition, an incredible 431 were Australian…

Johnnie Walker Grand Prix Penthouse Party

Grand Prix attendees and enthusiasts celebrated in style Saturday night at The Emerson’s annual Penthouse Johnnie Walker Grand Prix Party. The evening celebrated seven years of Johnnie Walker at The Emerson (not counting 2021) with Johnnie Walker cocktails, whisky appreciation,…

A Spirited Night at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

A colourful crowd gathered at the Melbourne Showgrounds to toast the best of Australia’s spirits and liqueurs at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. The sold out event kicked off with sparking cocktails and high spirits, as a mere four weeks…

Guided Wild Turkey Tastings with Matthew McConaughey

Being in lockdown during a world-wide pandemic has lead to many great innovations in home delivery, remote learning and virtual communities. One thing I certainly didn’t expect to be able to do from my own back yard was to learn…

World Whisky Day: Where & What to Drink

With World Whisky Day upon us, there is no better time to add a new single malt to your collection, or find a new favourite drop at some of the amazing bars around Melbourne. Smooth, smoky, oaky, peaty; our tastebuds are…