Join the makers of Rum Diary Spiced Rum – Hamish Goonetilleke and Daniel Monk – at the official party to celebrate the Melbourne release of their latest cherry spiced rum! Named ‘XO Cherry’, this batch from their experimental Kitchen Series is a limited seasonal release and will sell out. Join […]
The Aussie Spirit Auction is LIVE for bushfire relief!
Update: We raised around $90,000 for bushfire and disaster relief! 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 […]
Un Festival de Agave in Melbourne!
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 […]
What’s On | August 2019
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 […]
The Best Ways to Celebrate Negroni Week 2019 in Melbourne
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 […]
Upcoming Events | June 2019
Here are the most delectably drinkable events happening around Melbourne in June! Don’t forget to follow our events page on Facebook for all the latest thirst-quenching happenings. 1. World Gin Day This global movement is simply about enjoying gin. What more do we need? How about gin-driven dinners, pop-ups, distillery tours and […]
Upcoming Events | May 2019
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 […]
Sipping Your Way Through the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2019
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 […]
Upcoming Events | March 2019
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 […]
Your Mini-Guide to Margarita Day 2019 in Melbourne!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bodega (@bodegaunderground) on Sep 24, 2018 at 5:10am PDT Tequila is so underrated – and even demonised – in my book. Give one […]