We were heading to Canberra and some friends of ours recommended Molly Bar. I took a quick look on Instagram and immediately knew this was somewhere we just had to visit. We expected it to be hard to find, given it is a speakeasy. However it wasn’t too hard, since we saw a dashing barman … Continue reading Molly Bar – Speakeasy @ Canberra
Joadja Distillery in the Southern Highlands is located about 90 minutes from Sydney on a historic site that was once a mining village. It is apt that this village was worked on by Scottish migrants to produce oil shale and now is a whisky distillery. Today, the site gives a nod to the Scottish heritage … Continue reading Joadja Distillery
Ardbeg An Oa is named after the Mull of Oa in the south west side of Islay, Scotland, which is where Ardbeg distillery is situated. An Oa is one of the more approachable Ardbeg single malts, with many different casks influencing the whisky, without losing the characteristic Ardbeg peatiness. Distinctively Ardbeg, the bottle is unique, … Continue reading Ardbeg An Oa – approachable and complex whisky
Sarah knows I am a whisky enthusiast and came across the perfect gift for an anniversary present. Not a bottle of whisky, but an experience involving whisky. This whisky blending experience is offered by Archie Rose Distillery in the inner Sydney Suburb of Rosebery. The Whisky Blending experience is great for everyone, from those not … Continue reading Where to blend your own Whisky @Archie Rose
1993 gave Gen X a few moments of reference; Shane Warne delivered the ball of the century to Mike Gatting, The Wu-Tang Clan released their album, Enter The Wu Tang (36 Chambers), and Michael Jordan retired for the first time. But since this is a whisky write up, we'll focus on when Glendronach laid down … Continue reading Glendronach 1993 26 year old Australian exclusive by TWL
Kavalan make world class spirits and are famous for their whiskies, which have won awards as the worlds best. We earmarked the distillery near Yilan, as a must visit when in Taiwan and enjoyed exploring the facilities. We thought this whisky experience would be hard to top, however when in Taipei we came across the … Continue reading World Class Whisky @ Kavalan Whisky Bar
Taiwan is amazing for food. There is such a mix of cultural influences and we tried to sample as much local cuisine as possible. We also had to visit some favourites like Din Thai Fung and followed the recommendations from some of our foodie friends. Taipei in particular has some amazing bars, bakeries, restaurants and … Continue reading Where to eat in Taipei
Pronounced illan, Yilan city is located in North Eastern Taiwan and approximately 2 hours by bus from Tayoyuan airport (where we left from to get to Yilan). If in Taipei, it is also accessible via train. Located on Taiwan’s second largest plain, the environment showcases luscious plains and reminds us somewhat of Hawaii. We stayed … Continue reading A short trip to Yilan for world class whisky and hot springs
It was so good last year, that we returned for World Whisky day at Black Gate Distillery in Mendooran again. We most certainly will also be back next year. Mendooran where is that? Head over the mountains, though Capertree and Crafty's Distillery, via Mudgee for a coffee, through Dunny Doo for a top pie shop … Continue reading World Whisky Day at Black Gate Distillery
Austalia has received world wide recognition for producing quality whiskies. There is also a notable community of Australians enjoying the magic of this incredibly complex distilled elixir. Through this community we have met an aspiring and inspiring individual affectionately known as Crafty. Well known within the Australian whisky scene and well recognised by his trademark … Continue reading Whisky trail western NSW, visit Craft Works distillery
