I’m sneaking this month’s update in VERY late friends.  I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say life has gotten in the way of late with the business of whispering up fine martinis and savouring excellent craft spirits.

That said there has been plenty of things going on behind the scenes including the ongoing pitching for my series, we are getting there slowly but surely, it is very much like four-dimensional chess trying to line up the timing, people and investment in at the right moment.

But I plan to start entering the pilot into some short film festivals to get some profile and momentum that way too.

New Australian Distillers

Well there has been a slow down of late of new entrants into the industry, which is a good thing, IMHO,  given how many there are now in Australia (over 700) and the economic times are still tight. But that said, I’ve added several more gin, vodka and whisky producers, and you’ll find them and many others on my lists here.

I’ve also updated my local Canberra distillery list for those located around the capital region.

New YouTube videos

I’ve recently added some new clips to my channel, now with over 100 subscribers, woo hoo!

• A sit-down chat with the founders of Terra Australis Distillery located in beautiful Daylesford Victoria, watch it here.
• A look at Gin and Tonic combinations et alia: find it here.
• A new pro-tip series is also in the pipeline as well coming soon.

Top Picks

For the benefit of my many new subscribers, and in case you missed them first time around, here are some past articles that think you might enjoy.

• All about ice in a martini: Ice, Ice, Baby. 
• A look at the fine artisans making the essential distilling equipment in Australia:  Craft Stills. 
• What are the four things that make for a great martini? Find out here.

Save the Date

It’s coming!  My two favourite days of the year, separated by a week.  Then I have a bit of a lay down afterwards to recover.

• World Gin Day on the 14th of June
• World Martini Day on the 21st.

I suggest you tune into me on my Instagram channel for something special I have in mind for those days.

But if you’re a distiller or venue that has something going on one of those days, please get in touch with me via email or DM the details for IG, and I’ll spread the word for you.