Your guide to Australian craft spirits & Melbourne's cocktail culture
Despite the naturally intense candied blush of this cocktail, it’s a rather grown up prospect. It’s deceptively dry – due to a good whack of rhubarb – with a complex fragrance (hello there, polarising liquorice and pleasing vanilla). To make this celebratory aperitif, look for an anise-forward gin to add […]
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 […]
An escape to the seaside is something most of us can only dream of right now. Instead, get creative at home with this elevated gin and tonic that’s akin to a refreshing wave splashing you right in the face. No complicated techniques or equipment required for this one. Rather, this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presenting 6 brand new bars that are worth spending your summer time investigating. Want more to explore? Here’s the latest on what other good things are happening around town in January 2020. Altus The Altus Rooftop brings sky-high luxury to the east. The focus is on Champagne; their version of […]
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 […]
Never Never’s Fancy Fruit Cup combines their beloved Triple Juniper Gin with Marionette’s barrel-aged Orange Curaçao, secret spices and a splash of Earl Grey to create a local fruit cup intended for sipping in your backyard during an Australian summer. So it’s a bit like our very own Pimm’s. But […]
Be sure to meet your friends at these 12 new Melbourne bars over the Summer holidays… NEW BARS Pinchy’s This Champagne and lobster bar is an appropriately salmon-pink palace with two bars to choose from, including an outside terrace overlooking the leafy Bourke streetscape. Cocktails here are mostly designed 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.