Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
Water. Grain. Yeast. With such minimal ingredients allowed inside a bottle of single malt whisky, it’s little wonder that modern distillers are curious to push the boundaries of each element to create a liquid of distinction. Boutique water sources and experimental grains have had their time to shine. Now, Nikka […]
Fable has kindly offered a starry, starry night to one DrinkMelbourne reader (and their best whisky-loving friend)! This will be a matched whisky supper with an unmatched view as Fable Melbourne collaborates with Australia’s most awarded whisky distillery Starward for a three-course supper. The Fable x Starward Supper offers lovers […]
Update #4 / October 2020 There’s a (cherry spiced) rum party happening this month in Melbourne – you should come along…virtually! Update #3 / August 3, 2020 Below are even more good things to taste, try, watch, shop & do at home in stage 4. 1. Book in to enjoy […]
Since the ingredients Australian craft distillers use in making their spirits are intrinsically connected to the land, so many of their flavours are inspired by the bush and around 90% of them are based in regional areas, it makes sense for the local spirits community to do something tangible to […]
For the few (grown-up) people you like, or just for yourself, we’ve got a bunch of Australian made or designed gift ideas – all with a tipsy twist – right here for you! Find stocking stuffers, under-the-tree treats and pressies to impress below… Cover by DogPhotog.
Celebrating their first decade, Bass & Flinders are hosting a 10th Anniversary Soirée on Saturday 16th November at their Mornington Peninsula distillery (rsvp here). Expect local cocktails, canapes and live music to capture the birthday spirit! Soiree guests will enjoy the privilege of first access to a rather special birthday […]
Luckie‘s new decks of cards focus on subjects close to my – and I’m guessing your – heart (and stomach). They’ve scouted the latest and greatest wine bars and craft beer dens all around in Melbourne for their new release guides: ‘Melbourne Drinks Wine’ and ‘Melbourne Drinks Beer’. Let your […]
DrinkMelbourne’s 2018 gift guide will leave you feeling rather cheery indeed! We’ve personally selected a range of products for the libation inclined (that means ‘doesn’t mind a drink’). Nearly every suggestion is Australian too! Simply click on the product name to go directly to the creator’s shop – we genuinely […]
This is the first in a new series where DrinkMelbourne chats to the most expert, influential and inspirational local people in the business of drinks. Know someone brilliant in the industry with something to say about cocktail culture, craft spirits or being “behind bars”? Nominate them to be our next […]
For those loved ones in your life who are fond of fizz and froth, we’ve got last-minute gift ideas all the way from stocking stuffers to grand gestures. Click on any image below to go directly to shop (note: these are just things that took the DrinkMelbourne team’s fancy, none […]