Archie Rose relaunches White Cane with pop up activations
Archie Rose Distilling Co has announced that White Cane will be transitioning from its Signature Series into its Fundamental Spirits range, a collection that strives to offer a new level of pricing accessibility for locally-produced alternatives to every-day spirits.
To kickstart the launch, Archie Rose has announced a series of activations across NSW and QLD.
Starting from 1 December, Archie Rose will be conducting a three month pop up activation at Promenade Bondi directly across from Bondi beach.
Additionally, a similar pop up will take place at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves throughout the month of December, featuring various lawn games and specialty rum cocktails.
Archie Rose White Cane is bottled at 40% and is exclusively available to Australia’s on-premise trade via all leading wholesalers.
Wee Smoky Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Wee Smoky, a Scotch whisky brand founded in 2020 specifically with cocktails in mind, has officially debuted in Australia following successful launches in markets such as Germany, China, Luxembourg, Poland, Hong Kong and now Australia.
By using a base of corn instead of malted barley, Wee Smoky is lighter and sweeter than its traditional Scotch competition and features subtle smoky flavours imparted by the use of ex-peated whisky casks.
Founder Rory Gammell said, “our whisky is for creators. While we have huge respect for the industry, we invite people to challenge the pre-conceived rules associated with Scotch whisky and drink Wee Smoky however they want, with whatever they want.”
Wee Smoky is available nationwide now at an RRP of $79.
New better-for-you RTD brand from country NSW
This month, Nak Drinks has launched out of Deniliquin NSW with two low-calorie vodka-soda RTDs infused with magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
To begin with, Nak is available in Watermelon and Lemon Lime, both of which are both canned at 4.1% abv, with watermelon containing 77 calories per 330ml can and Lemon Lime containing 75 calories.
Nak Drinks RTDs are available now at $25 per 4-pack and $115 per case of 24.
Learn more in this Drinks Trade article.
Hirsch Wine Group launches first ever kosher wine
Hirsch Wine Group, owners of Yarra Valley winery Hirsch Hill, has announced the release of its first ever kosher wine, the Herschel Kosher Rosé 2024.
To be labelled as kosher, wine must be produced in accordance with kashrut Jewish dietary laws, of which forbid common winemaking practices such as the use of organic fertilisers in the vineyard and the use of animal-based additives in the winery.
Ben Hirsch, who is deeply connected to his Jewish roots and community, says the new release was decided upon after recognising the need for high quality kosher wine in Australia.
“We are redefining what kosher wine means in Australia, moving beyond traditional perceptions to offer a diverse and enticing range of alternatives,” he said.
“We are proud to offer a quality Kosher Rosé that we hope will become a new favourite within the community and a staple in the Hirsch Hill brand.”
Never Never x Gimlet create driest martini possible
Never Never Distilling Co and Gimlet at Cavendish House have joined forces to craft the driest martini possible. The resulting product, dubbed the Triple Dry Martini, is now available both in-house at the Melbourne restaurant and in a limited-edition 500ml bottled cocktail via Never Never’s website.
To fulfil the task, the team experimented with various winemaking techniques to impart the resulting intense mouth-puckering dryness before eventually settling on the use of oak tannin. Whey from clarified milk was then used to balance the tannins, adding complexity and increasing viscosity. Chamomile and orris root distillates were also incorporated, bringing floral notes to the Triple Juniper Gin base.
“When it pours from the bottle, it’s thick, viscous, and mouth-coating, drying out almost immediately thanks to the added tannin and whey,” said Boast.
“This bone-dry, Churchillian martini uses innovative ingredients to amplify texture and dryness. It’s unlike anything I’ve tasted before - dangerously moreish and exceptionally delicious.”
The creative project follows half a year behind Never Never Distilling Co being acquired by Asahi Beverages.
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