So apparently someone decided that day I’m writing this, 21 November, is Australian Gin Day. Sure, why not? As you…
Norrbotten’s Distillery is another exciting new Swedish distillery. Sweden’s northernmost distillery was started by three friends for over three years…
One of the best days of year is upon us! Around the world, gin lovers make June 13th a special…
I’m a lucky chap. Kind folks send all sorts of things to drink, appreciate and provide feedback on. Sometimes they’re…
I recently met Jon Hillgren, the founder of Hernö, at his distillery in Dala, a small village outside Härnösand in…
My adopted home town of Canberra, Australia’s capital turns 107 this March 9, 2020, Happy Birthday! With it’s modern, well…
Welcome to the new year! If you follow me on my Instagram or Facebook page you would have seen my…
It’s been another big year for Australian craft gin. At the time of writing I’ve some 260 gin makers listed…
Here in Australia right now it is a long dry, drought affected hot and smoky Summer. Folks outside the cities…
One of the most exciting spirit trends in recent years is the emergence of Japanese gins. With their renowned approach…
In sports they talk about backing yourself. So how’s this for a confident play….. Choose the most competitive spirits category…
2015 was a vintage year for Australian gins with over 25 new labels released from new or existing distilleries. A…
What sort of gin do you get when you mix the back lanes of Sydney, a commitment to sustainability and…
At the time of writing this, my part of the country is enjoy weather courtesy of Antarctica. So it was…
I reckon 2015 will go down as a vintage year for new Australian gin releases. The momentum for new (see…
Gin is for drinking and mixing, but it’s also for sipping. Most of us consume it in a cocktail or…
Happy World Gin Day! The language of gin is of place, history, personalities, inspired by nature. We’re living in a…
When you think German products you think precision, quality, tradition and a premium experience. There is a well-known term for…
Science can do wonders. Including, it seems make gin in a test tube. Or sort of. In what of the…
Do you remember your first? I do. I was waiting for a friend in one of Canberra’s longtime cocktail bars,…