Snippets of industry news from our social media channels featuring Mr Black COCONUTS! Rum and Coffee Liqueur, Outcask Rum, Time Out Sydney Food & Drink Awards, Australian Gin Awards Presentation, Sydney Gin Festival, TINCUP Mountain Whiskey, 7K Distillery, Old Kempton Distillery and Patron Perfectionists Finals.
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Mr Black COCONUTS! Rum and Coffee Liqueur
Mr Black Coffee Liqueur which was recently purchased by Diageo has launched Mr Black COCONUTS! Rum and Coffee Liqueur, a tropical blend of the signature cold brew Arabica coffee, Bundaberg Small Batch Reserve Rum and coconuts. The new expression is versatile in cocktails and equally delicious to sip on ice.
Here are the highlights from the launch event held at Dean and Nancy on 22 on 13 October featuring Bundy & Coke, Espresso Martiki, Cafe Pina Colada and Coconut Milk Punch with Lamington.
Outcask Rum by Karu Distillery
Karu Distillery has launched their first rum expression, Outcask Rum at a trade launch held at Dulcie’s Kings Cross on 18 October. Outcask Rum (46% ABV) is molasses based, 100% copper pot still distilled in a 600L still made in Tasmania and undergoes a fermentation period of 2 weeks. Non-chill filtered, it is aged in ex-whiskey barrels from WA.
Golden amber in colour with a marked viscosity in the glass, it opens with sweet aromas of brown sugar, toffee, caramel, creme brulee, a hint of banana and vanilla. You could nose it for a long time as the aromas open in the glass. On first sip you’d expect that sweetness to translate to the palate. Instead you get a balance of the sweeter notes with raisins, honey, vanilla and subtle oak. The finish is long and dry. View the highlights here.
Time Out Sydney Food & Drink Awards Presentation Dinner
The Time Out Sydney Food & Drink Awards Presentation Dinner was held at The Winery in Surry Hills on 24 October. Unlike previous years, the food and drink awards were merged into one and the event was an invitation only celebration for all the winners. View the highlights here.
Australian Gin Awards Presentation Cocktail Party
The Australian Gin Awards 2022 were announced at a presentation cocktail party held at the Australian Turf Club in Sydney on 29 October with the Best in Show revealed for the first time. Click here for the full list of the Australian Gin Awards trophy winners and the highlights can be viewed here.
Sydney Gin Festival
The Sydney Gin Festival took place during the last week in October at WINX stand at the Australian Turf Club. You can view the highlights and some of the favourites here.
‘Whisky in the Garden’ Series with TINCUP Mountain Whiskey
Our latest in the ‘Whisky in the Garden‘ series is TINCUP Mountain Whiskey named after the Colorado mining town “Tin Cup” and the metal cups miners drank their whiskey from.You can read the mini review here.
7K Distillery Masterclass
Following their win in Best in Class in the Traditional Liqueurs & Flavoured Gin category at the Australian Gin Awards 2022, Distiller Alexander Chapman 7K Distillery from Tasmania held a masterclass at Dulcie’s Kings Cross showcasing their range of vodka, gin, coffee liqueur, Aperitif and two single malt whiskies including the coveted 7KD Single Malt Sherry Cherry, Cherry Stout seasoned Pinot cask. You can read the mini review here.
Old Kempton Distillery Masterclass
Rob Tyson, Distiller at Old Kempton Distillery in Tasmania hosted a trade masterclass at Dulcie’s Kings Cross on 2 November. Five single malt whisky expressions were on taste: Old Kempton The Old Stables, Old Kempton Ex-Pinot Cask, Old Kempton Ex-Port Cask, Old Kempton Solera Cask, and Old Kempton The Coachhouse Single Malt Whisky. You can read the mini review here.
Patron Perfectionists Finals
The Patron Perfectionists Finals took place on Wednesday 9 November with Alex Boon of Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, Melbourne crowned the winner. Finalists competed in two challenges over two days in Sydney, culminating in a celebration and winner’s announcement party that took place at The Eveleigh in Sydney that was transformed to represent Hacienda PATRÓN.
The entry challenge, called Hometown Hero, required entrants to develop a cocktail that blends PATRÓN Silver tequila with the bartender’s local culture, using ingredients from a prescribed list, the Pantry. Alex created Frankie inspired by Uncle Tobys Oats. The second round was The My Masterpiece challenge and Alex presented his cocktail 60 Hands Highball using Australian mango, paired with PATRÓN Silver.
Alex Boon will go on to compete against another 18 countries and cruise liners, taking part in the global finals experience at Hacienda PATRÓN, Mexico, in March 2023.
Highlights of the event coming soon to @cocktails_bars instagram.
