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August 16, 2023

Eight Australian Whiskies – and Price-point Scoring

According to the inter-web, there are currently 120 whisky distilleries in Australia. And 80 of them are in Tasmania – which is a lot more than the 31 I had heard of about 10 years ago. As an obvious consequence of this number of manufacturers, stocks of Aussie drams are starting to be more available …

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June 14, 2023June 21, 2023

Dramfest – Chapter 3 – The Monday After

From Pat An interesting and informed motto: “Don’t make Whisky to get rich in New Zealand, do it for love” When in Rome, do what the Romans do. Now, Romans may be in short supply in Christchurch, but a smart pastime for whisky lovers is to book a tour of the local distillery. Just out …

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April 6, 2023

Dramfest 2023 Review – Chapter 2 – The Adventures of Pat

Over the weekend of 4th and 5th of March I got to go to New Zealand’s premier whisky event, Dramfest. Before I went, my wife told me to treat this like an adventure – very good advice, as you will see. Saturday morning flight to Christchurch and off to the Te Pai Convention Centre at …

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Eight Australian Whiskies – and Price-point Scoring

Dramfest – Chapter 3 – The Monday After

Dramfest 2023 Review – Chapter 2 – The Adventures of Pat