Bill Lark, the Godfather of Australian Whisky, was today recognised with the awarding of an ‘Member of the Order of Australia’ in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List. Bill is the man who changed distilling in Australia and established the LARK Distillery with his wife Lyn, in Hobart in 1992.Bill has been recognised for his…
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International Whiskey Sour Day
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Wednesday, August 25, is international Whiskey Sour Day – a day to celebrate a classic cocktail that is a favourite amongst whiskey-lovers worldwide. The Whiskey Sour, officially dating back to 1862 when American bartender Jerry Thomas first published his recipe, originated with sailors adding lemon to their whiskey to combat scurvy on the high seas,…
Interview with Miles Monroe – Head Distiller at Westward Whiskey
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A big thank you to Miles Monroe – Head Distiller at Westward Whiskey for taking the time to answer some questions about Whiskey. In mid-May Westward Whiskey launched its brand-new Pinot Noir Cask in Australia. The Single Malt Pinot Noir Cask also just won Double Gold at the 2021 San Francisco Spirits Awards. What makes…
Plans to Double Scottish Gin Exports
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Scottish Secretary David Mundell said that The UK Government wants to more than double gin exports in a move that will create jobs and bring investment to Scotland. Mr. Mundell explained that the UK is already the biggest gin exporter in the world- and 70 per cent of it is made in Scotland. Last year,…