Whisky review: Against the grain – Australian whiskies under $90
Affordable Australian whisky is a rare phenomenon. But now, a few bold producers are offering up some tasty solutions.
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.
Shene Estate & Distillery
It was quite a ride for Shene Estate & Distillery, once home to the Mackey and Shene single malt whisky brands. Today, the site has become the new home of Lark Distilling Co.
Whisky review: Spring Bay single malt whisky – the east coast in a glass
Spring Bay single malt whisky captures Tasmania’s east coast in a glass.
Gilbey’s Distillery
Gilbey’s Distillery was an enormous distillery and bottling plant responsible for a plethora of Australian whisky and gin brands.
Review: Bakery Hill Single Malt Whisky range
Patience and perseverance: it’s what we’re all looking for a dose of at the moment. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect for whiskies for that.
Ode to whisky bars and growing up – via Brisbane, Glasgow, Tokyo, etc.
While bars are currently fighting to stay afloat, a whisky bar hop shows us what we might miss.
Rye whisky review: The Gospel v Archie Rose – keep calm, these whiskies will help
Two impeccable new rye whiskies from Sydney’s Archie Rose and Melbourne’s The Gospel Distillers.
Interview: Dave Broom on whisky’s brave new world
Pub chat with Dave Broom, one of the world’s leading whisky and spirits writers, on China, Scotch, Australian whisky and Scotchwhisky.com.
Federal Distillery
Established in Port Melbourne by the Joshua Brothers in 1884, the Federal Distillery was once one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
New release: The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey
The new Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey, the latest addition to Australia’s growing rye whisky movement.