The quality of Australian gin has suffered due to the rapid embrace of poor quality native botanicals, according to Distillery Botanica founder Philip Moore.
We’re joined on the podcast by McWilliam’s winemakers Russell Cody and Mel McWilliam, custodians of the fortified barrel collection at the Hanwood Winery.
Pinot noir syrah blends are continuing to gain traction in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, where the cool climate produces a style of shiraz better suited for marriage with delicate pinot noir.
Diageo Australia has announced the lineup for the World Class Cocktail Festival, which returns to Sydney in September.
Cape Byron Distillery will debut its first whiskies to the Australian trade with masterclasses in August and September.
Reed & Co Distillery has expanded its range with a series of koji-based spirits, starting with Yuzushu Shochu, comprised of rice shochu and yuzu juice.
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