Sunken scotch has captured the imagination—and pursestrings—of whisky enthusiasts for generations. It’s the term used to refer to liquid that’s unintentionally aged at the bottom of the sea after a shipwreck. Now American whiskey is poised for the same treatment. Call it, “banished bourbon.” The story starts on an ill-fated evening in December 1854. A passenger […]
The historic whisky maker has revealed the second annual release of The Harmony Collection, Inspired by Intense Arabica. The Macallan’s Harmony Collection first launched in 2021 with the release of Rich Cacao and after a successful run, its second release, the $299 Inspired by Intense Arabica, is set to hit selected retailers, bars and restaurants […]
They coach others, but how do they stay strong and driven without burning out? Ben Lucas, founder of Sydney boutique fitness and yoga studio Flow Athletic My big goal for the year is to run the 84km ultra marathon in Bali in May called the Bali Hope Ultra. This was the favourite race of a good friend of […]
The Pinot Noir Celebration Australia is back this year, returning to the Mornington Peninsula. On 10 and 11 February 2023, the Pinot Noir Celebration Australia will return to the Mornington Peninsula for the 10th time bringing together the best producers, wine experts and pinot noir devotees. The experience has workshop and seminar sessions, as well […]
The Rolls Royce and Bentley Enthusiasts Club noticed this whisky in a boutique bottle shop in London and invited the team to put forward a whisky for the Royal event. In little over a decade an abandoned flour mill on the banks of the Murray River on the NSW/Victorian border, purchased for just a dollar, […]
Cocktail classics with a native twist include a Gumnut Negroni, Quandong Daiquiri and a Piña Nut, with coconut-wash white rum, macadamia butter and wattle seed. A small bar with a big purpose – Daintree Sydney – has opened in Sydney, inspiring social change and demonstrating a path forward for sustainability within the hospitality industry. For […]
As anyone following this year’s FIFA World Cup can attest, the Japanese have been anything but consistent. Slaying giants of the game like Germany yet falling short against less formidable opponents in Costa Rica. When it comes to producing whisky however, Japan remains at the top of its game, steadily challenging Scotland, Ireland, and the US to […]
The Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction is live online from 8 to 18 December. If you are looking to reward yourself with rare wines and exquisite experiences, the inaugural Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction is live online from 8 to 18 December. The Wine Yarra Valley Grand Auction will provide sensational opportunities to wine, dine […]
If you are on the prowl for a deluxe piece of beef, here’s some places to hunt down. This gold-leaf encrusted wagyu tomahawk from Sydney’s Botswana Butchery was Australia’s most expensive steak, according to a Forbes Australia investigation into the top end of the local beef market. The 1.6kg bone-in ribeye comes from an animal […]