Review: the golden age – rum and brandy from Australia’s top whisky makers
We take a look at some brilliant brandies and rums produced by Australia’s top whisky makers.
Luke McCarthy
Luke McCarthy is the editor and publisher of Oz Whisky Review. An independent writer, author and drinks columnist, Luke's written about whisky and spirits for numerous Australian and international publications and is a judge at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. His book, The Australian Spirits Guide, the first to tackle the history and resurgence of the Australian spirits industry, was published in 2016 by Hardie Grant Books.
Launceston Distillery
Founded in 2015, Launceston Distillery has forged its own unique style and quickly become a sought-after Tasmanian single malt.
Review: Launceston Distillery – lift off for Tasmania’s elegant northern malt
From The First Release to the new peated malt, we take a look at Launceston Distillery’s whisky range.
Whisky review: Black Gate single malt – the big whisky from a tiny town
A tour through one of Australia’s cult single malt whiskies.
The new wave of Australian whiskies launching in 2020
Despite the complications thrown up by coronavirus, 2020 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for new Australian whisky releases.
Whisky review: The evolution of Lark single malt whisky
The first of many reviews as we trace the evolution of Lark whisky over the last two decades.
The native grain project attempting to redefine Australian whisky
Sacha La Forgia’s Native Grain Whiskey is a game changer for the Australian whisky environment.
Whisky review: Native Grain Whiskey – from project to realisation
Tasting the native grains behind Australia’s most experimental whisky project.
Boilermaker review: Bakery Hill The Blunderbuss, Hop Nation The Kalash ‘Whisky Edition’
From whisky to beer and back again: the team reviews this stellar collaboration between Bakery Hill and Hop Nation.
Ned Whisky: A behind-the-scenes look at Australia’s boldest whisky brand
Like Australia’s infamous outlaw, there’s nothing simple about Ned Whisky. And here we take a deep dive into the brand’s history.