Today we spent the afternoon at @archierosesyd Archie Rose Distillery shooting and filming for an upcoming SMWS article. What a place and by far one of the largest distilleries I have been too in Australia. A significant leap from the initial birth place all those years ago. Keep an eye out for the @smws_aus release in coming weeks. . . . . . #whisky #aussiewhisky #archierose #archierosedistillery #smws #dramnation #whiskydistillery 
We’re getting involved in a virtual tasting and introduction to releases by @spiritthiefdistillingco . All prepped and ready to go. Oops better grab some snacks. . . . #spiritthiefdistillingco #whisky #virtualtasting #dramnation #australianwhsiky @thewhiskylist 
Yesterday we posted about pairing up flavours and included this dram as part of the pairing. So what’s up with a #jackdaniels Single Barrel 100 proof. Well it’s a cracker of a whiskey. Bottled at 50% abv it is a juicy rich thick profile that lingers with energetic spice, black tea, maple sweetness and an elegant herbal note. Everything about this says “drink me but... don’t forget what it took to get here”. Single barrel is a reflection of how an individual cask has its own nuances. #jackliveshere for sure. Pour it heavy and sip it slow. . Duty free only at 100 proof, you can still discover Single Barrel releases at a more loafers abv at local bottle shops all over. . . . . #tennessee #tennesseewhiskey #whiskey #whisky #americanwhiskey #dramnation #barrelproof #singlebarrel 
Experimenting with flavour pairings today for coming tastings we cooked up some house made southern style fried chicken, butter milk biscuits, mash and gravy paired with a big bodied #jackdaniels 100 proof single barrel and a cool home brew ginger beer chaser. Tasted a treat. And if you need a pairing soundtrack then we highly recommend seeking out @thedeadsouth on Spotify to compliment your experience. . . . #whiskey #tennessewhiskey #bourbon #americanwhiskey #whisky #comfortfood #southernfood #friedchicken #dramnation 
Holidays give time to relax but also explore opportunity. With a fresh bottle of the Johnnie Walker 200th Anniversary Celebratory Blend opened I whipped up a batch of panko crumbed Scotch Eggs for a bit of a lunch pairing. Adding some corned beef and whole seed mustard on the side made for a delicious and filling meal. Happy holidays. #johnniewalker #scotcheggs #whiskypairing #whisky #scotch #scotchwhisky #dramnation 
Last few slugs of Old Grand-Dad 114. Nutty maple and spicy oaks in flavour this high proof whisky sees its origins from with the Hayden family and produced by Beam Suntory. A weighty high rye bourbon worth a purchase if you can find it in Aus. #bourbon #kentucky #kentuckybourbon #oldgranddad114 #americanwhiskey #dramnation 
The Striding Man is one of the most recognisable symbols in the whisky world and if you have not already noticed #Johnniewalker is celebrating a it’s 200 year anniversary. To commemorate this second century milestone we see the release of the aptly titled “Celebratory Blend”. Recognisable by the brilliant white box, label and 51% abv this release is accompanied by both the story of the brand in a book titled “A Long Stride” and a video documentary “The Man Who Walked Around The World” available on the Discovery Channel and streaming on Amazon Prime. The blend is full bodied, weighty in layers, oily textures, grain spice and old school sherry and bourbon cask oaks. At $99 a bottle via all good bottle shops it is certainly a great gift for this festive season. Crack a bottle and sit back for a good read and a highly informative documentary. A solid effort by The Striding Man. . . . . #blendedwhisky #blendedscotchwhisky #whisky #scotch #scotchwhisky #dramnation 
If you are looking for a Christmas rum to sip over the eve then you may want to look no further than the @plantationrumasiapacific #plantationrum Pineapple Stiggin’s Fancy. Infused with decadent Queen Victoria pineapples it offers all the love of the Original Dark with a nice bit of Stiggins’ naughty on the side. Outstanding! #rum #christmascheer #dramnation 
Christmas lights and all things nice. An afternoon cocktail to get the weekend started. Nothing beats a cucumber lemon thyme G&T to welcome in the afternoon and one of many Christmas parties to come. #ginandtonic #summercocktail #dramnation