The Aussie Spirit Auction is now live online. Go bid on some rare, unique or even unbuyable craft spirits for a very good cause (not that stocking your home bar isn’t a great cause). There are some affordable gems in the mix too. For my (very) Northside friends, there’s also […]

September sees a perfect storm for the agave curious and those already converts to agave spirits; mezcal, raicilla – and the most famous/infamous – tequila, among them. We are in the midst of Mezcal Week right now (8-15th Sep), then comes Mexican Independence Day (16th Sep), that date toasting to […]

  Here are the most drinkable events happening all around Melbourne this month! Don’t forget to follow our events page on Facebook for all the latest thirst-quenching happenings. – 1. Spirit of the Wild Embrace – rather than endure – the final month of winter at The Boatbuilder’s Yard pop-up.  Heat up […]

For devotees of all things bittersweet (and abundantly boozy), Negroni Week is here! Nearly 150 bars around Melbourne are offering classic Negronis or twists – some that push the limits of what the gin+Campari+vermouth cocktail truly is. All are raising funds for their chosen charities including Oz Harvest, Wild Foundation, Paws and […]

Winter Igloo Garden at The Auburn Hotel Here’s where to go and what to drink in May! Follow our events page on Facebook for all the latest thirst-quenching happenings. — 1. Winter Igloo Garden A collection of translucent (all the better for people-watching) igloos will pop up in The Auburn […]

Just a little bit keen for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival to return in only a week. Let’s take at look at the the best ways to stay hydrated during the fest, shall we? In Good Spirits – putting the spotlight on all things distilled and fermented Anise-phobes look […]

Here’s are all my favourite reasons to leave the house in March. And don’t forget to follow our live calendar of events here; there are beer-fueled doggy fun runs, candlelit cocktail charity events and secret gin flings to be uncovered over there. — 1. A Weekend of Magic In ode to […]

So Junipalooza may be sold out, but there are plenty of other fine parties to go to this October! Don’t forget to follow our live calendar of events here. — 1. Rum, Jerk, Reggae It’s all right there in the title. Whitehart whisks you away to the Carribean for a […]