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Whitton Malt House: the state-of-the-art celebration of grain to glass

Luke McCarthy - December 29, 2020

The groundbreaking malt house that’s inspiring a whole new vision for Australian whisky making.

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A behind-the-scenes tour of Archie Rose’s controversial new distillery

Luke McCarthy - December 19, 2020

A first look at the groundbreaking distillery that’s ignited one of the most heated arguments in Australian whisky for decades.

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Australian whisky and cocktails – to mix or not to mix

Luke McCarthy - December 1, 2020

Mixing whisky can be a bizarrely divisive topic. But with another hot Australian summer on the way, will we see more Australian whisky in cocktails and mixed drinks this season?

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Into the wood: the new barrel-age in Australian whisky and craft beer

Luke McCarthy - October 3, 2020

Australia’s breweries and distilleries are swapping barrels and flavours to create some of the most epic boilermaker pairings imaginable.

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10 top Australian malt whiskies under $150

Luke McCarthy - September 4, 2020

Think Australian whisky is too expensive? We hear you. So here’s some quality, affordable options to explore.

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We need to talk about Australian whisky regulations

Luke McCarthy - August 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.

Luke McCarthy - 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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Blended malts – a new stage for Australian whisky?

Luke McCarthy - July 10, 2020

A new blended malt whisky movement is brewing, and we talk to the movers and shakers leading the game.

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The native grain project attempting to redefine Australian whisky

Luke McCarthy - June 5, 2020

Sacha La Forgia’s Native Grain Whiskey is a game changer for the Australian whisky environment.

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Ned Whisky: a behind-the-scenes look at Australia’s boldest whisky brand

Luke McCarthy - May 29, 2020

Like Australia’s infamous outlaw, there’s nothing simple about Ned Whisky. And here we take a deep dive into the brand’s history.

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Instagram post 17870827385240401 Sullivans Cove review: Highland Holdings and the early years. Unpacking Sullivans Cove's history is not a simple task. The distillery that was founded by Robert Hosken in 1994 at Hobart's old Gasworks is so far removed from the current era of the brand that it’s often easier to pretend it never happened.

But now, we’re finally having a proper look at the world-beating single malt and its complicated past.

The Oz Whisky Review team have been fortunate to try hundreds of Sullivans Cove whiskies over the years. So with this review, the first of three on Sullivans we’ll publish in coming weeks, we wanted to explore whiskies distilled during the Highland Holdings (‘HH’) ownership, and just before, in the case of the Millennium Gold – now a unicorn bottling.

We’re also looking at two American oak cask strengths (HH0200 and HH0270) and a 17 year old (HH0481); a French oak cask strength (HH0511) and 16 year old (HH0516), and an older bottling of the Double Cask (DC072).
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If you've ever wondered about the early history of Sullivans Cove, check out the link in our bio for the lowdown on Australia’s most decorated whisky brand.
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Instagram post 18187819786011821 The recently completed @whittonmalthouse in NSW is inspiring a whole new vision for Australian whisky making. The state-of-the-art maltings, adventure park and hospitality space has set out to transform the way Australian distillers and brewers use grains and malts. But if you’re partial to a spot of lake golf, Murray Cod fishing and dining out on delicious local produce, they’ve got that covered, too! If you're a whisky and beer fan, it’s time for a road trip. Link in bio for the full story behind this incredible project. 
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Instagram post 17868831431167118 The Oz Whisky Review team's favourite Australian whisky releases of 2020. From single malts, blends, rye and corn whiskies, through to independent and collaboration bottlings, find out which whiskies made our top ten. Link in bio for the full list. And let us know what your top picks of 2020 were!

To all of our readers, thank you for coming on the journey with us this year (thankfully we had some stellar whisky to help us through it). Despite all the challenges, we still had a great time sharing stories and tasting some fantastic whiskies along the way. 

To all the producers and people who make Australian whisky happen, a huge thank you. We've been amazed by your resilience and perseverance, and when you look at all the incredible work that's been done this year, hats off and bravo.
 
We’ve got big plans for 2021, so stay tuned as we bring you all the latest stories, reviews, features and profiles from the local scene.

Cheers and Happy New Year,

The Oz Whisky Review team
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Instagram post 17865752585208131 Whisky review: first release malts from The Aisling Distillery in Griffith and Headlands Distilling Co. in Wollongong. Two very different places making whiskies that share some commonalities. Both distilleries use local barley, both mature their whiskies for similar periods, and all the whiskies reviewed here spent time in casks that once held quality Aussie fortifieds. And yet, the results are very different. Link in bio for the full review.
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Instagram post 18083146654236552 A behind-the-scenes tour of Archie Rose's groundbreaking new distillery. This epic site, and the controversial patent that's been applied to its whisky making technique, has ignited one of the most heated arguments in Australian whisky in decades. Here we take you inside the distillery for the lowdown on just how significant this operation might become for whisky and spirits production in Australia. Link in bio for the article.
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Instagram post 18137000347138994 Whisky review: the Starward Projects. If you’ve only tried the affordable core range malts, there’s more to the story. Starward’s project bottlings show how the Australian industry’s most widely consumed single malt has evolved over the years. From seriously experimental one-off releases to the more mature recent bottlings, we’re tasting the old and the new: Dolce, Tawny, Ginger Beer and Bourbon Cask, to the First Distillery Last Release and an old school @yalumbawine cask special. Link in bio for the full chat.
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Instagram post 17854538096357919 Whisky review: first release malts  and the new wheaty. In our latest, we taste a trio of first release malts from Lawrenny Distilling, Taylor & Smith Distilling Co and preview the upcoming @kinglakewhisky. And a first taste of the new Wheat Whiskey from Whipper Snapper Distillery. Link in bio for the full review.
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Instagram post 17869071659130735 Mixing whisky can be a bizarrely divisive topic. But with another hot summer on the way, how should consumers and producers approach Australian whisky in the warmer months? Stick to neat? Highballs and cocktails? And what's on the horizon for Aussie whisky makers looking to mix it up with the big international brands? We round up the experts for some answers in our latest long read. Link in bio. How do you enjoy your Aussie whisky? Always neat? With water or ice? Or in a highball or cocktail? If you are a whisky cocktail fan, we’re going to be bringing you recipes from the country’s best bartenders over summer, so stay tuned! 
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Instagram post 17867720798129310 New Australian whiskies in time for Christmas. Clear some room in the stocking. A massive array of Australian whiskies will soon be launched. We’re talking first release whiskies from @lawrennydistilling, @headlandsdistillingco,  @theaislingdistillery and @craft_worker. New whiskies from the likes of @whippersnapperdistillery and @boatrockerbrew, and quality offerings from @timboondistillery and @blackgatedistillery. If you’re looking to try something new this festive season, there’s no shortage of local options to explore. To hear from the distillers themselves and get the lowdown on plenty of other new Aussie whiskies landing soon, hit the link in our bio for the full article. 
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📷 Lawrenny Distilling; Headlands Distilling Co.; Whipper Snapper Distillery
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Instagram post 17859848093307739 Whisky review: Overeem comes full circle. Jules takes a tour of Overeem, the whisky behind one of the feel good stories of 2020. From an old 2014 bottling, to the new Floc Shots, Man of Promise Reserve, and the current Port and Sherry casks in the core range. It’s no secret that Overeem has brought a lot of people around to how good Australian whisky can be. Then, as now, you can see why. Link in bio for the full review.

Latest Reviews

  • Sullivans Cove Millennium Gold
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    February 16, 2021 88
  • Sullivans Cove American Oak Single Malt Whisky 17 Year old (HH0481)
    February 16, 2021 91
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