This trip to Middle America was something I always wanted to do over the past 12 years of publishing Bartender magazine but never had the balls to just book it and go myself.
Martell, the oldest of the major cognac houses, has been cultivating and refining the expertise of its uncompromising founder since 1715. Now, with L’Or de Jean Martell, you can savour the fruit of this 300-year quest for perfection.
Josh Collins is a man who’s synonymous with outlandish bar designs and heavy tiki theming and he is now well underway in taking on the Melbourne bar scene with the LuWow in Fitzroy.
Few mid-twentieth century Polynesian pop potions come close to achieving the legendary status of the Zombie. And this potent potable has achieved cult status despite being one of the most mysterious mixes in the annals of tropical drinks.
Tamborine Mountain Distillery want to push their Lemon Myrtle Liqueur (a long standing part of their boutique cellar-door range) to Australian bartenders. At 40% the liqueur is a pure hit of Australian Botanical Backhousia Citriodora.
This new tippling haunt is inspired in no small part by the man whose name is on display and the trio of owners, Paul Fraser, George McLean and Ben Pichon, have all imitated the legend with their woolly facial hair and a strong penchant for rum.
After reaching an agreement with US distiller Heaven Hill, Elijah Craig bourbon whiskey will be…
The newly renovated Villager Hotel is offering Brisbanites a wonderful place to retreat amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Melbourne bar operator Davis Yu (The Millswyn) is set to capitalise on his good form by opening another venue, Claremont Tonic on Claremont Street in South Yarra.
Union Dining is the first venture by due Nicky Riemer and Adam Cash and the pair are focusing on delivering a provincial European dining experience with an essential touch of Melbourne class.
Luxury. There are definitions, portfolios and fabled verse that tell us what luxury is, what it isn’t and where it should be found. But of all things luxury would the pleasure of a cocktail be high on the list?