World Class Cocktail Week is one of our favourite parts of May at The Plus Ones. (And that’s not just because we were interviewed on the World Class website, honest.) It’s the perfect excuse to pretend winter isn’t happening, and…
With the green spirit of St.Patrick’s Day still aloft, I headed to the Milk The Cow in Carlton with the boyfriend in tow. Milk The Cow is a renowned fromagerie within Melbourne’s society, or at least in the cheese-loving portion,…
Down a laneway and behind an unmarked door is something special. Eau de Vie is a speakeasy cocktail bar that combines class, theatricality, and experienced staff. There are few things more pleasurable than taking a seat at the bar and…
Starward exceeded our expectations with a special preview of their new bar and distillery. The award-winning whisky producers are now conveniently closer to the city in their new Port Melbourne home. The interior is industrial chic with sturdy wood tables, copper…
We’ve got it all for you in November. Craft markets. Outdoor films. An espresso martini festival. There’s also a party called ‘Choose Your Own Queer Adventure’, alongside the annual harvest of the first French grapes for a special wine. Mark these…
It’s a temperate Wednesday night and as Melbourne trudged home, a few brave and quietly exuberant souls made their way to Franklin Street to Captain Melville for Whisky Trivia. I arrived way too early and had the distinct pleasure of meeting…
I have a serious soft spot for the crew at BarNone (and East of Everything). After they hosted a $30 whisky and cheese matching night, that soft spot has turned into a sink-hole of love. The event highlighted Balvenie single…
Smooth, smoky, oaky, peaty. Our tastebuds were treated to a waterfall of whisky flavours at the inaugural Independent’s Day whisky festival. For single malt lovers the event was a dream come true. Independent bottlers from Scotland, Australia, and beyond were on show…
After spending an evening at a whiskey masterclass last year, I was sure I knew everything there was to know about the wonderful drink. Turns out I was missing a whole lot of specialised knowledge, especially regarding Canadian whiskey and…
Sip a bit of history. Whisky & Alement are hosting an once-in-a-lifetime experience at their Bar White Oak pop-up. It took three and a half years to amass Australia’s largest collection of Japanese whisky. This is your only chance to try…