Review: Cape Byron Viognier Cask Single Malt Whisky
This third release from Cape Byron Distillery sees ex-viognier casks from Inkwell Wines add a delicious extra dimension to the tropical and malt-driven Cape Byron spirit.
Review: Upshot Bandit Australian Corn Whiskey
Our review of Upshot Bandit Australian Corn Whiskey, the latest release from Perth’s award-winning Whipper Snapper Distillery.
The forgotten history of South Australian whisky
South Australia has a long, mostly forgotten history of whisky production. Unbeknown to many, some of South Australia’s most iconic wine names (Penfolds, Yalumba, Seppelstfield) have released whisky brands in the past. Now, with the spirits industry flourishing, we dive into the long-overlooked story of whisky making in the wine state.
Review: South Australian whisky tour 2023
A snapshot of the South Australian whisky industry. Editor Luke McCarthy reviews 10 whiskies from the wine state that show how far the South Australian industry has progressed.
First Look: Kilderkin Goldfields Single Malt Whisky
Kilderkin Distillery release Goldfields Single Malt Whisky. The Ballarat distillery, owned by Chris Pratt and Rebecca Mathews, has slowly built up its whisky stocks since starting production in 2016 and here we review their inaugural bottling.
Thebarton Distillery
Thebarton Distillery was one of South Australia’s most significant early distilleries. First constructed in 1892 on the banks of the River Torrens, the distillery produced several styles of spirit over its 80 years in production, including the once popular Milne’s Whisky brands.
Review: Morris Smoked Sherry Barrel Single Malt Whisky
Editor Luke McCarthy looks at Morris Whisky’s latest limited edition offering – a dry sherry smoke bomb that’s bound to be a conversation starter.
Review: Truth and Consequence Killara 2017 and Spring Bay 2019
Ev Liong looks at two new whiskies from recently launched independent bottlers Truth and Consequence, founded by The Old Barrelhouse founders David Koutsoukos and Ross Havezov.
Review: Hellyers Road all grown up – 21 Year Old American Oak and Voyager Cask 19 Year Old
We put Hellyers Road’s new 21 Year Old American Oak through its paces alongside the Voyager Cask 19 Year Old.
Waubs Harbour Distillery
Waubs Harbour Distillery, founded by Tim, Bec and Rob Polmear, is located right on the water’s edge in Bicheno on Tasmania’s stunning east coast. The maritime malt whisky producer has quickly becoming one of the state’s most talked about up-and-coming distilleries.