Stories
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Archie rising: Dave Withers talks single malt and the new top secret distillerySeptember 28, 2020
Dave Withers from Archie Rose talks single malt, whisky regulations, red gum casks and the new top secret distillery.
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10 top Australian malt whiskies under $150September 04, 2020
Think Australian whisky is too expensive? We hear you. So here’s some quality, affordable options to explore.
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New release: 5Nines Distilling launch SA’s latest single malt whisky rangeAugust 28, 2020
5Nines Distilling launch their first single malt whiskies, becoming South Australia’s latest whisky producer.
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We need to talk about Australian whisky regulationsAugust 20, 2020
The debate around Australian whisky rules has started. Does the Australian whisky industry need stricter standards and definitions?
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Spirit of place: the inspiration behind Backwoods Distilling Co.July 31, 2020
Ahead of their first whisky release, we chat with Bree and Leigh Attwood, founders of Backwoods Distilling Co., on the inspiration behind their new rye and single malt.
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The shift to digital: are virtual Australian whisky events the new normal?July 25, 2020
Can digital media keep the whisky community engaged? And will virtual tastings endure post-COVID?
Whisky Reviews
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Whisky review: mixed grain Australian whiskiesSeptember 25, 2020
Mixing it up with Australian corn, rye, oat, even quinoa whisky!
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Whisky review: Heartwood – Release the Beast is BackSeptember 23, 2020
A rare look at two legendary Heartwood bottlings: Release the Beast and The Beast is Back.
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Whisky review: first release Furneaux single maltsSeptember 17, 2020
A first look at Furneaux whisky, the island distillery off an island making maritime malts.
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Whisky review: Aussie peat monsters – the smoke and the smellSeptember 08, 2020
It’s an exciting time if you’re a fan of the smoky stuff, with Australia now producing some fantastic heavily peated whiskies.
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Whisky review: rise of the independents – Highwayman, Dark Valley and Craft WorksAugust 27, 2020
Australian independent bottling is on the rise, and we take a look three of the up-and-comers.
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Whisky review: Remnant Whisky Company – ‘The Scoundrel’ and silver liningsAugust 21, 2020
Transforming Nant Distillery’s botched barrel scheme into a promising silver lining for whisky fans.