Journal

25 Aug, 21

In the regions: Yumbo Soda Co from Yarra Valley

As part of our Yumbo Lemoncello release, we chatted to lemon boss, Founder Benny Frazer, to uncover his journey to creating his own lemonade stand,...

20 Aug, 21

Fanatics: Tom Gibbs, the colour of flavour

Tom Gibbs cares a lot about sustainability and experimentation. At Bar Clara, where he is Head Bartender, he produces a dried brown puck which he...

20 Jul, 21

What is Straight Rye Whiskey?

The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey is the first Australian 100% rye whiskey that is legally labelled as ‘Straight’, due to the strict distillation a...

01 Jul, 21

Celebrate Rye July with The Gospel

Talk to anyone about whiskey and the conversation is usually dominated by age or provenance, rather than the base ingredient from which it’s mad...

23 Jun, 21

Why Rye? Our Journey to Rye

Recently I was asked why we chose to distil rye whiskey over single malt. Not being prepared for the question, I answered it simply: it’s what I...

21 May, 21

How the Melbourne Climate Affects our Whiskey

Experience and evidence have taught distillers that the environment around a barrel impacts how its contents age, how it interacts with wood fro...

06 May, 21

Amplify Our Deaf and Disabled Music Community

Music, and especially live music, has the ability to unite people from all walks of life. Whether you are within the confines of a small room wa...

28 Apr, 21

In the neighbourhood: The Walk Home

It has been hugely rewarding to see the streets of Brunswick once again come alive as day shifts to night. There are bodies about, music drifting...

31 Mar, 21

What is the Solera System?

Our Solera system is an evolution of flavour, showcasing the concept of continuous maturation in all its glory.Solera, meaning on the ground in S...

23 Mar, 21

In the neighbourhood: The Walk to Work

There’s something about moving to a new city and starting from scratch – meeting new people, discovering bars for the first time, and wandering d...

16 Mar, 21

Must See Live Music in Melbourne and Vic 2021

Music is integral to our lives. It brings people from all walks of life together, has the ability to shift moods and transforms listeners in to t...

24 Feb, 21

In the neighbourhood: Code Black Coffee

I first heard about Code Black Coffee shortly after I moved to Melbourne in mid-2018. My friend from out of town was visiting and suggested we c...