Hickson Rd. Summer Cup embraces the growth of aperitifs and rosés as refreshing alternatives to elevate traditional wine occasions, and Australia’s thirst for lower-ABV, more sophisticated spirits serves.
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Here are three cocktails from the team members Martin McConnell, Magnus Moore and Liam Murphy as well as an interview with co-owner Pete Hollands about the state of the Brisbane bar scene and what’s next for them in 2023.
The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11 is a 28 year old Single Malt hand-selected by Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, from a small number of rare Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
“This redesign is an important part of our vision to create an environment where premium brands are given the focus and brand-building support required to succeed”, says Spirits Platform CEO Ian Atherton.
“This is an esteemed win for Stoli Group, setting a new benchmark for ultra-premium spirits globally. With hand-made precision, and cutting-edge technology, we are evolving the vodka category.” – Damian McKinney, Global CEO, Stoli Group
The Time Reimagined Collection consists of three extraordinary single malt whiskies that each capture a moment in time. These whiskies have matured over decades developing a richness and depth of flavour that is rarely encountered.
Glenmorangie’s goal is to share more delicious whisky, which was at the core of our delicious & wonderful world event. We’ve taken back control from the knowledge bullies who for years have had a belief around who and where whisky should be enjoyed.
Rick Tose from The Koutetsu in Newcastle reached out with one of his recipes, a classically styled drink featuring some of our favourites – rye whisky, Averna and Picon Biere.
Of particular significance was the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SIP Awards) which saw Archie Rose awarded Double Gold for their Bone Dry and Distillers Strength Gins and Gold for their newly launched Sunrise Lime Gin Harvest.
In a world’s first, the craft distillery based in The Rocks (Sydney) has rested their classic Hickson Rd. London Dry Gin for three months in a tepache wheat beer barrel, seasoned with pineapple, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Being a single barrel, this product is extremely limited in availability, with only 418 bottles produced.
Elephant Gin is marking World Elephant Day, August 12, with a milestone, 1mil EUR donated to African elephant conservation. Since it’s inception in 2013, Elephant Gin has been donating 15% of it’s profits to conservation of this beautiful species by way of supporting three charities.
Following their bee experience bartenders headed back to the bar with their new found knowledge and supply of local honey to experiment and get creative. Their task was to put their spin on the Aberfeldy classics – the Hot Toddy and the Golden Dram.