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Some whiskies don’t need a long story.Just time, patience, and craftsmanship.Springbank 18 is one of those rare drams th...
10/06/2026

Some whiskies don’t need a long story.

Just time, patience, and craftsmanship.

Springbank 18 is one of those rare drams that reminds you why this distillery has earned such a loyal following. Rich fruit, coastal character, gentle smoke, and layer upon layer of complexity.

A bottle to slow down with, savour, and appreciate.

What’s your favourite Springbank expression?

Sydney Whisky Month delivered one of those nights that reminds you why this community is so special.Recently I had the p...
03/06/2026

Sydney Whisky Month delivered one of those nights that reminds you why this community is so special.

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Lark tasting event, hosted by the team at Man of Many in a venue that perfectly matched the occasion—intimate, welcoming, and built for conversation over great whisky.

The highlight of the evening was hearing directly from Lark’s Master Distiller .thomson_whisky . Beyond the drams themselves, it was fascinating to learn about the philosophy, craftsmanship, and Tasmanian heritage behind one of Australia’s most influential distilleries. Every pour had a story, and every story added another layer to the whisky in the glass.

From bold cask influence to beautifully balanced expressions, the lineup showcased exactly why Lark continues to be such an important name in Australian whisky.

A huge thank you to Man of Many for bringing whisky lovers together and creating an experience that was equal parts education, appreciation, and enjoyment.

Nights like this are pure bliss.

Slàinte 🥃





Nine years ago yesterday, still feels so recent.From that moment to this… three boys, a lifetime of memories, and someho...
07/05/2026

Nine years ago yesterday, still feels so recent.

From that moment to this… three boys, a lifetime of memories, and somehow it’s still getting better.

Last nights pour felt like it needed something just as considered—cracking open a The Balvenie 15 Year Single Barrel. One cask, one story—kind of fitting.

Here’s to where it started, where we are now, and everything still to come.

Happy anniversary, Pen❤️🥃


Opening a few special ones to mark a pretty special milestone.For my son’s first birthday, it felt right to line up some...
18/04/2026

Opening a few special ones to mark a pretty special milestone.

For my son’s first birthday, it felt right to line up something meaningful—moments you hope he’ll one day understand… or at least appreciate the stories behind.

From the honeyed depth of the The Balvenie 12 Single Barrel, through the richer layers of the 14 Curious Cask, into the spice and oak of the 15 Single Barrel… finishing with the elegance of the 17 and the 21.

Different ages, different casks—but all about time, patience, and craft.

Here’s to year one… and many more milestones (and bottles) to come 🥃

08/04/2026

Heading back to work after paternity leave - got me.

Thank god for

Crafted in Ireland, Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur is a premium take on a classic, made with 8x higher Irish whiskey content than the norm for a richer, more decadent flavour.

Golden hour, good whisky, and a reminder that the right glass changes everything. 🥃A pour of Hibiki Japanese Harmony — d...
29/03/2026

Golden hour, good whisky, and a reminder that the right glass changes everything. 🥃

A pour of Hibiki Japanese Harmony — delicate, balanced, all honeyed sweetness, soft florals and a whisper of oak — sitting perfectly in the Denver & Liely Bourbon Glass.

And here’s the thing… it’s not just for bourbon.

That wider bowl and tapered lip open up the aromatics beautifully, letting a whisky like Hibiki show off its elegance just as much as any bold Kentucky pour. More nose, more flavour, more experience.

Proof that the right glass doesn’t just hold your whisky — it elevates it.

Easter, but make it Speyside.This year The Benriach Distillery has teamed up with cult bakery Tokyo Lamington to create ...
16/03/2026

Easter, but make it Speyside.

This year The Benriach Distillery has teamed up with cult bakery Tokyo Lamington to create something seriously indulgent — The Scotch Cross Bun Duo.

Think classic Easter treats reimagined with a whisky twist:
A whisky-spiked hot cross bun, a decadent lamington inspired by everyone’s favourite chocolate Easter eggs, and a few playful surprises to elevate the whole experience.

Paired with a pour of Benriach The Original Ten Three Cask Matured, the whisky’s layers of orchard fruit, honeyed malt and soft spice complement the chocolate, coconut and warm Easter spices beautifully.

A bold, boozy reinvention of two Easter classics — and honestly, Easter should probably taste like this every year.

Birthdays hit different these days. 🎂🥃A slice of rich chocolate torte, a freshly popped pour of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Ye...
10/03/2026

Birthdays hit different these days. 🎂🥃

A slice of rich chocolate torte, a freshly popped pour of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Bourbon, and a moment to look back.

The old photo says it all — three boys, a cake on the table, and a proud dad behind them. Fast forward a few years and the scene’s changed… but the feeling hasn’t. Still celebrating the same way: family, cake, and something special in the glass.

The Old Rip 10 opens up beautifully — caramel, vanilla, and warm baking spice — cutting perfectly through the dark chocolate richness of the torte. Sweet, bold, and a little indulgent… exactly how birthdays should be.

Here’s to another lap around the sun. Grateful for the memories, the moments, and the drams worth opening.

The classic boilermaker — elevated. 🥃🍺For anyone new to it, a boilermaker is the simple but timeless pairing of a beer a...
01/03/2026

The classic boilermaker — elevated. 🥃🍺

For anyone new to it, a boilermaker is the simple but timeless pairing of a beer and a whisky. Traditionally it’s a shot dropped into a beer, but these days it’s more about the side-by-side experience — sip the beer, sip the whisky, let them play off each other.

Here’s what’s in the glass:

Beer: Dirt Church NEIPA (Mountain Culture)
Hazy, juicy, and soft. Big tropical notes — mango, pineapple, stone fruit — with that creamy NEIPA mouthfeel. Low bitterness, pillowy texture, and a smooth, citrusy finish.

Whisky: (Blanton’s Gold Single Barrel)
Rich caramel and vanilla up front. Honeyed sweetness, a touch of baking spice, and that classic single barrel depth. Medium-bodied with a warm, lingering oak finish.

Together — the boilermaker experience:
The juicy tropical haze lifts the bourbon’s sweetness and softens the oak spice. The carbonation cuts through the richness, making the next sip of whisky feel brighter and more expressive. Meanwhile, the bourbon adds structure and warmth to the beer, pulling out subtle toffee and citrus peel notes you might miss on its own.

It’s contrast and harmony in one sitting — creamy haze meets polished Kentucky oak.

Not a shot. Not a chaser.
A conversation in liquid form.
Finished in the most beautiful glasses available

22/02/2026

The committee asked… and Ardbeg answered. Let’s do this comparison.

Ardbeg 10 — the benchmark.
Bright citrus. Clean peat smoke. Salty Islay edge. Balanced and sharp.

Ardbeg 10 Cask Strength — same blueprint, zero restraints.
Denser smoke. Bigger oil. Darker sweetness. Longer, hotter finish. It doesn’t build… it detonates.

Same distillery. Same DNA.
One is precision.
One is power.

Which one makes your cabinet?

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