Patrón Perfectionists
Alex Boon knows how to win cocktail comps — here's his advice
With cocktail comps back in full swing, one of Australia's best shares his advice.
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WTF is American single malt whiskey?
What defines American single malt whiskey, and how it’s different.
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What is gin all about? What you need to know about how it's made
What is gin? What are we talking about when we're talking about the essential juniper spirit?
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Explainer: what makes cognac so expensive?
In a time when there is so much great booze in the world, it’s fair to ask the question: why is cognac so expensive?
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WTF is chill filtering? Can you really taste the difference?
Can we really tell the difference between non-chill filtered whiskies and those that are chill filtered?
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What is Amaro Montenegro? What you need to know, and how to use it
What is Amaro Montenegro? It’s a bartender favourite for a reason.
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What is Chartreuse? What you need to know, and how to use it
Drinking Chartreuse is like time-travelling to an era long gone.
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The story behind stirring cocktails (and a Whiskey Stinger recipe)
It hasn't always been clear as to when you should stir a cocktail, and when you should shake it.
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The Boothby cheatsheet to Scotch whisky rules and history
New to the world of whisky? Our cheatsheet is here to help wrap your head around one of the world’s great spirits.
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Why yeast is on the frontlines of flavour
How yeast not only creates alcohol, but kickstarts the flavour creation process.
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How do sherry casks affect Scotch whisky, and why are they used?
Our primer on what exactly you're buying when you're buying a sherry casked whisky.
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Singapore's ban on music in bars show why good tunes make a great bar, writes Bobby Carey
The crucial ingredient in the world's best bars is one that isn't poured from a bottle.
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Explainer: Where does rum’s flavour come from?
From the base material, to fermentation, distillation and cask ageing, here's how rum producers create flavour.
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How (and why) to throw your cocktails
Throwing is an old technique which makes for delicious drinks — and nearly disappeared.
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Local Australian honey is unique; here's how to use it in drinks
Thanks to Australia's unique flora, our honeys are unlike any other — and a great addition to drinks.
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Why being in bars is special (it's science)
We love jostling with others to get a drink because it tastes better that way.