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Australian whisky gift guide 2021

Luke McCarthy - December 19, 2021

Our guide to the Australian whiskies to look out for this festive season.

Unpacking Lark’s acquisition of Shene Distillery

Luke McCarthy - October 22, 2021

Following Lark’s acquisition of Shene Distillery, we explore the finer points of the deal and find out might become of the Shene and Mackey whisky brands.

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Should Australian whisky definitions and regulations be changed?

Luke McCarthy - September 29, 2021

Australian whisky regulations and definitions are considered ‘loose’ by some international standards. And as calls for change grow louder, is it now time to push for stronger standards of identity?

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Tasmanian Whisky Week: celebrating the island’s liquid gold

Luke McCarthy - August 9, 2021

A taste of Tasmanian Whisky Week, the annual series of events, tastings and distillery tours celebrating the Tasmanian whisky industry.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles its first Australian whisky – 147.1 Jacaranda Jam

Luke McCarthy - July 16, 2021

The first Australian whisky bottled by the SMWS, 147.1. Jacaranda Jam, is coming soon. We’ve got all the details here, including a review of the inaugural whisky, and further news on upcoming bottlings.

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10 of the best Australian peated whiskies

Luke McCarthy - July 14, 2021

If you’re a fan of smoky, peated whiskies, give these a try, as we look at Australia’s top peated whiskies and the origins of the style here.

Dark Mofo review 2021: whiskies of the Winter Feast

Luke McCarthy - June 23, 2021

A taste of the Dark Mofo 2021 whisky releases. But with a cloud hanging over the future of the festival, will these be the last Winter Feast whiskies?

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