The Indie Spirits Tasting events have built up a reputation for showcasing new Aussie brands but there are equally as many hard-to-find international products on show. You will find boutique brands from around the world with every spirit category covered.
Just who comes up with these worldwide day of drink celebrations, we don’t know, but we do know that we’re looking forward to World Whisky Day on Saturday the 19th.
The Gresham in Brisbane is known for its love of all things American whiskey, but…
After much anticipation and looking on from a (considerable) distance, Australian bartenders are going to have their chance to back the Rack when Speed Rack heads to Australia this July.
The Ramblin’ Rascal Tavern is the home of the great Shit Tinnie. A huge bucket…
Indie Spirits Tasting Brisbane is back for its third year at Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall on Sunday, 27 May from 1pm to 4pm. The event will feature over 30 exhibitors showcasing more than 100 craft spirits, with master distillers on hand and free seminars going deep into the world of independent spirits.
New Perth venue Hadiqa is the latest addition to Andy Freeman’s growing stable of venues under his Sneakers & Jeans banner, joining the award-winning whiskey bar Varnish on King, tequila joint Caballitos, and The Flour Factory.
We like the Sidecar we get when we hit Rambin’ Rascal Tavern. They’ve dialled back the triple sec quotient, added a little bump of sugar, and allow the richness of the Martell VSOP to shine through (without overdoing it, Embury-style).
The Indie Spirits Tasting Brisbane seminar line-up covers some of the latest bar and spirit trends in the country right now. Experts will join Editor of Australian Bartender magazine, Sam Bygrave for three short and sharp sessions in the front bar.
The Gresham is one of Australia’s great bars, having won the coveted title of Bar of the Year at the Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards twice, and this month they’re taking over Australian Bartender magazine.
Nominations for the 12th annual Spirited Awards held at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, are now open.
Here’s the winner of the 2018 Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition