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Product Dive: the sherry cask whiskies of The Glendronach

A (very) brief history, and a deep dive into three bottlings.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 11 Oct 2024

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Product Dive: Husk Distillery rums and Ink Gin

A deep dive on award-winning rum with distiller Quentin Brival.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Sep 2024

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Road to the final: what advice does the Top 6 receive?

We’ve eavesdropped on the World Class Bartender of the Year Australia 2024 mentorship sessions — this is what we’ve learned.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 24 May 2024

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Product dive: the Joseph Cartron liqueur range

Tasting 10 of the classic Burgundy producer’s best examples.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 16 May 2024

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Product Dive: a look at each bottling from Old Young’s Distillery

A tasting through each of the distillery's offerings.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 May 2024

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What’s the price of a cocktail in NSW’s best bars? Which are the leading brands?

A look at what’s pouring in the bars of NSW right now.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 16 Apr 2024

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Why drinks (and garnishes) that people can’t find elsewhere matter more

“Now more than ever, going out is about experience,” says Odd Culture’s Jordan Blackman.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 9 Apr 2024

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Product Dive: how Elijah Craig Rye is made, some history, and more

A (very) brief history, some mythbusting, and tasting notes.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Mar 2024

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A look at the trends and numbers from the 2024 World Class Bartender of the Year Australia Top 100

The best 100 bartenders in this year’s instalment are here, as well as some key takeaways from the class of 2024.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 20 Mar 2024

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World Class Bartender of the Year entries close soon (here’s some last minute advice)

As Kate McGraw says, one drink just might just change your life.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Mar 2024

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What’s the price of a cocktail, and which are the leading brands, in Victoria’s best bars?

A look at what the most influential bars are pouring right now.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 27 Feb 2024

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Product dive: how Tim Varney & Darren Leaney created Grada Coffee + Spirit

Grada is a new, artisanal coffee spirit from some special bartending and coffee talent.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 15 Feb 2024