Kinglake Distillery
The off-grid Kinglake Distillery north east of Melbourne has quickly established itself as a top producer of distinctive, high-quality Australian single malt.
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.
March whisky releases
New Australian whiskies from Two Doctors, Waubs Harbour, 3Souls, Port Creek, Amber Lane and Chief’s Son.
February whisky releases
New Australian whiskies from Kinglake, Starward, McHenry, Archie Rose, Highwayman and Whisky in Isolation.
Interview: Damian and Madeleine Mackey on their distilling journey, Hunter Island Whisky and Tasmanian single pot still
We chat to Damian and Madeleine Mackey about their new Hunter Island Whisky project and the future of pot still whisky in Australia.
Hunter Island Pot Still Whisky unveiled – a Tasmanian take on Ireland’s signature style
Damian and Madeleine Mackey launch Hunter Island Tasmanian Pot Still Whisky, their take on Ireland’s renowned Irish single pot still style.
Lawrenny Estate Distillery
Lawrenny is a strong contender for Tasmania’s most picturesque distillery. Located in the Central Highlands, an hours drive north west of Hobart, Lawrenny produce richly flavoured single malt, including a highly-anticipated paddock-to-bottle whisky.
Lachlan Watt’s ‘On Every Corner’ – a fresh take on Kinglake
Lachlan Watt shows us how a high quality single malt like Kinglake’s O’Grady’s Stand can be turned into a refreshing summer classic.
Sullivans Cove unveil 21 year old American Oak single cask whisky
Sullivans Cove are set to release a 21 year old American Oak single cask whisky (HH0229), their oldest single cask whisky to date. Editor Luke McCarthy reviews the new bottling alongside the award-winning American Oak HH0351.
January whisky releases
New Australian whiskies from The Craft & Co, Hunter Island Whisky, Lawrenny, Lark and Black Gate Distillery.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company ‘Return to Oz’ with new collection
That Boutique-y Whisky Company unveil a new series of Australian whisky bottlings with ‘Return to Oz’, a follow-up collection to the ‘Australia Series’.