Bundaberg Rum, one of Australia’s iconic spirits, has recently released the Master Distillers’ Collection. The first limited release for the series, Bundaberg 10 Year Old Rum, has been watchfully matured under the talented eye of Bundaberg’s Master Distiller. Their new release showcases the quality of distilling at Bundaberg Rum, and the heavy glass decanter that it is sealed under, further showcases the quality of the rum inside.
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Samuel Smith & Son have recently launched a new, premium gin into the Australian market. No.3 London Dry Gin is infused with three fruits and three spices, a combination that is believed to be ‘all that was deemed essential to the flavour of No.3 London Dry Gin’. Italian Juniper, with notes of pine and lavender; Sweet Spanish orange peel that gives freshness, and clean crisp acidity and Grapefruit peel to add ‘extra zingy lift’.
“Fermented in anything we can find, for as long as we can wait,” is the mantra of this latest craft brew to appear on the ever widening market. Doss Blockos has a strong cult association with the New York culture of underground living, when squatters were fighting hard for their right to squat and developers were fighting hard to have them removed. The modern brew is packaged up in a paper bar, testament to the fact that if you wanted to drink on the streets you had to cover up your tipple. With a 4.6% abv, this Pale Ale is described as a ‘smooth, premium style brew’. Brewed in the traditional Lager way and showing full malty flavours that are balanced with a mild hop bitterness. This brew is one for easy drinking, and its fresh crisp taste will ensure that you’re keen to grab another
The much sort after Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, the authentic, old-school Caribbean rum, was launched in Australia in January through William Grant & Sons. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum bears the signature of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins because it celebrates Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ old school values of independence, hard work and unyielding standards of craftsmanship.
Ilegal Mezcal is now available in Australia, bringing a small piece of Oaxaca to your bar for everyone to share. To drink Mezcal is to enter the ritual of Oaxaca. The two are inseparable and one leads inevitably to the other. Ilegal Mezcal is a hand crafted, small batch Mezcal and made with both pride and reverence to a culture.
Monopolowa Dry Gin is a superbly smooth gin and would be a connoisseur’s delight. Produced in a traditional manner, this unique gin uses the highest quality, triple distilled rectified spirits that are obtained from special varieties of potatoes, and a special and unique blend of the finest and choicest traditional natural gin ingredients (including juniper berries, orange and lemon peels, coriander, anise, fennel and ginger).
The team at Tamborine Mountain Distillery have done it again, producing a classy Eau De…
Island2Island is going to make the malt lovers of Australia very happy, to be sure. The team has a range of new whiskies, set for distribution from March, adding to their already extensive portfolio.
Take advantage of the favorable exchange rate and grab a piece of history. The last…
Iconic Spirits is supplying bartenders Australia wide with some new products of high quality and great pedigree. Giffard’s premium French liqueurs are perfect for the savvy bartender.
Due to popular demand one of the most recognised brands, Rémy Martin VS Cognac, has returned to the shores of Australia. With its return comes the ability to offer the market a premium entry level cognac – something that puts this ultra premium spirit into the hands of many more consumers.
This new product was featured in the February issue of Bartender magazine. William Grant &…