Irish whiskey is going through a revolution of sorts and for those of us that love a dram, the news is music to our ears! Slane Whiskey is one of the up and coming whiskey brands that are making Irish…
Notable Melbourne-based whisky brand, Starward, has recently launched a special limited edition whisky finished in fortified wine barrels, Tawny Cask, and we managed to snag a bottle! Perfectly timed for Christmas, this decadent drop features a delicious deep caramel colour with…
The Plus Ones were invited to a whiskey tasting with a punch: Irish Whiskey Rumble at the underground cocktail bar Soultrap, in Surry Hills. The event was hosted by both the Soultrap team and Whisky Enlightenment, an international team of…
Winter is coming to Sydney just as it is in Westeros. With the final season of Game of Thrones starting next week after a two-year wait, fans of the epic fantasy series need to celebrate. Enter Diageo and HBO. They’ve…
Not familiar with Diageo? They’re the world’s largest producer of spirits (think Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys) — and they own many of the best whisky distilleries in the world. Each year, they unveil their Special Releases Collection. This April, they’re releasing…
We ventured out in the blistering heat during the last weekend of this year’s Sydney Beer Week to enjoy tasty exclusive Glenfiddich drams and the Australian Brewery’s awesome beers at the Brunch and Boilermakers event held at craft beer haunt in Surrey…
The Whiskey Roadshow returned after its successful run during last year’s Sydney Bar Week. Held once again at the iconic Clock Hotel in Surry Hills. The Whiskey Roadshow is a fantastic opportunity for whiskey enthusiasts, distillers, and bartenders to come together…
The annual Ardbeg Day was celebrated in style with sixty-themed attire to honour the release of this year’s Limited Edition bottling: Ardbeg Grooves! Held in Newtown at the fabulous soul-food kitchen and bar Miss Peaches. Ardbeg Grooves has been inspired by “the…
We were privileged to be invited along to the press launch for Loch Lomond and Glen Scotia Scotch whiskies, where we learnt all about the brand’s heritage ahead of their launch into Australia. Held at the Whisky Rooms in Darlinghurst,…
Finding the perfect single malt was my number one mission when I attended Dramnation’s Whisky 101 Masterclass. Hosted by the ever-so-knowledgeable Matthew Wooler and held at Castle Hill’s exclusive cocktail bar, Crooked Tailor. It was the perfect way to wind…