Spirits

William Grant & Sons Releases A ‘Ghostly’ Expression

Distributed by: William Grant & Sons RRP: $650 Last night, William Grant & Sons (WG&S) released an exclusive new expression at a ‘ghostly’ event at Russell Hotel in Room 8 – said to be one of the most haunted locations in Australia. The event was themed for the reveal of Ghosted Reserve – the first … Continued

March 13, 2015

Young Henrys – A Brewer and Distiller in One

While up until now their forte has been brewing, Young Henrys has decided to dip its toes into the spirit market with the release of Noble Cut Gin. Noble Cut Gin is a handcrafted small batch gin, made using local and where possible, sustainable ingredients and unusually, made with a combination of brewing and distillation … Continued

March 12, 2015

Hayman’s Releases New Gin  

Distributed by: SouthTrade International RRP: $90 Hayman’s Royal Dock Gin is available in Australia for the first time. Royal Dock Gin represents the style of gin originally supplied by the Hayman’s family and previous generations under the mark ‘Senior Service Gin’ to both the Royal British Navy and the trade from 1863. Based in London, … Continued

March 10, 2015

New Sydney Distillery To Open This March

Archie Rose Distilling Co. is set to open its doors in Sydney this March. The new distillery has been founded by local Sydney-sider Will Edwards, who is joined by Joe Dinsmoor as Head Distiller of Archie Rose; Nigel Weisbaum as Sales and Marketing Manager; and Dave Withers as Production Manager. Mr. Edwards said commenting on … Continued

March 5, 2015

Fastest Growing Gin Joins Australian Market

Greenall’s Original London Dry Gin – the fastest growing brand in its category globally – launched in Australia this week. While the brand has been around for over 250 years – produced by the oldest distillery in England, this is the first time the gin has been available to the Australian market in its history. Greenall’s … Continued

March 5, 2015

Diageo Reveals A “Smart Bottle” that Can Track Your Drink

Diageo has unveiled an innovative new “smart bottle” with Thinfilm – a global leader in the development of printed electronics – which will completely change the role a bottle plays in the consumer’s drinking experience. Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Blue Label will be the first product to showcase the smart bottle, which features printed senor tags … Continued

March 3, 2015

Marlborough Vodka Lands On Australian Shores

Distributed by: Divas Beverages RRP: $38 New Zealand vodka brand, M Vodka, is now available to the Australian market. Tasting notes: A bold and intense super-premium vodka, made with pure artesian mineral water from the Blue Mountain Ranges of Marlborough, as well as pure column distilled alcohol. 00

February 26, 2015

The Glenrothes Extraordinary Single Cask 1968

 The Glenrothes Extraordinary Single Cask 1968 is the third release from Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits’ first series of Single Cask bottlings. The newest release has been bottled from a 1968 second-fill hogshead cask (number 13507) and is expected to be popular among collectors based on the sell-out success of the previous 1970 and 1969 … Continued

February 24, 2015

Jameson Irish Whiskey Limited Edition Bottle for St. Patrick’s Day

Distributed by: Pernod Ricard Australia RRP: $50.99 Jameson Irish whiskey has released a limited edition bottle design ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. The new bottle, named Our City, has been designed by award-winning illustrator Steve Simpson and depicts Ireland’s capital and the original Jameson home, Dublin, as well as the Irish whiskey’s light-hearted Irish character. … Continued

February 18, 2015