In our 'Barrels of Gratitude' series we are highlighting people who have made an impact on our business and also on our personal whisky journey. Today we are highlighting people closer to home. While doors were opening and new faces were becoming more familiar in Melbourne, at home in South Australia a nautical themed cocktail [...]
Gareth's very first visit to Whisky & Alement involved Luke McCarthy sneaking him in upstairs where Brian Hollingworth from Black Gate was presenting his fine single malts. Whisky & Alement have possibly the most diverse collection, and knowledgeable staff in Melbourne. This is due to the drive and philosophy of two leading bar owners in [...]
That evening with Seb Costello at Bad Frankie has always felt like a sliding door moment for us. It set in motion the meeting of many new Melbourne faces who have grown our knowledge and love of whisky. After visiting Kelvin and Yao at Elysian Whisky Bar, Gareth caught an Uber with Luke McCarthy to [...]
Launching into a new venture of any sort invokes different reactions from those around you. Some openly display doubt, others are cautionary...then there those extraordinary ones who are encouraging and inspirational. For us, Robert Schrapel from Bethany Wines has been that extraordinary person. Without him there would not have been a Fleurieu whisky. Robert [...]
In our 'Barrels of Gratitude' series we are highlighting people who have made an impact on our business and more particularly on our personal whisky journey. Today we are celebrating Kelvin Low and Yao Wong. Cheers guys! Gareth met Kelvin Low after his first trade presentation at Bad Frankie (Thanks again Seb!). Afterwards Kelvin was [...]
It seems only fitting we begin the Barrels of Gratitude with Seb Costello. Making any Australian based spirit in an emerging industry is one thing. To connect in authentic way with your audience in another. Having someone someone brave enough to focus their whole business solely on Australian spirits in this sort of environment and [...]
