Guides and tasting notes

Australian Whisky Explained: Tasmania, the Mainland, and the Bottles Worth Knowing

What Australian law requires of a whisky, why the climate, small casks and Australian wine and apera casks make it taste different, and the Tasmanian and mainland producers worth knowing: Lark, Spring Bay, Starward, Archie Rose, Cape Byron, Fleurieu, 5Nines, Canberra Distillery, Backwoods and Nosferatu.

Types of Bourbon: An Australian Buyer's Guide

Bourbon is sorted by law, by label, by mash bill, by how the barrels were chosen and by strength. This guide explains each one, including what Kentucky straight bourbon actually guarantees, and points to the bottles worth starting with in Australia.

The Best Whiskies to Try: Liquor Wine Cave's Expert Guide

The world of whisky keeps evolving, and there is a treasure trove of new and classic bottles to explore. From innovative cask finishes to longstanding distillery traditions, there is something...

Holiday Gift Guide: Liquor for Every Personality

Finding the perfect Christmas gift can be tricky, but liquor is a fail-safe option that combines luxury and thoughtfulness. This year, take your gift-giving to the next level by matching...

Discovering Togouchi, the Japanese whiskies made near Hiroshima

Togouchi is a whisky created by the Japanese distillery Chugoku Jozo located not far from Hiroshima.

This distillery has been making liquor, sake and shochu, a traditional Japanese alcohol, with the greatest care and attention since 1918. In 1990, it began to make whisky and the Togouchi brand was born.