Interview: Tim and Bec Polmear talk Waubs Harbour origins and maritime malt whisky
Editor Luke McCarthy talks to Bec and Tim Polmear from Waubs Harbour Distillery about the journey to now and what to expect from their new maritime malt whisky.
April whisky releases
New Australian whiskies from Imbue Distillery, 36 Short, Callington Mill, Heartwood/TIB, Whisky in Isolation and Woodwater distilleries.
Whisky festivals are back, booming and finally getting a refresh
Whisky festivals are back in action. And while editor Luke McCarthy has had reservations about the festival circuit in the past, a number of new whisky shows have him excited for the future.
Review: Australian whisky collections from Boutique-y Whisky and Barrel & Batch
Julian White tackles two new collections of Australian whisky: Return to Oz from That Boutique-y Whisky Company and Australian Celebration 2023 from Barrel & Batch Whisky Co-op.
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.
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.