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Just how sustainable are the spirits we drink?

A lot of resources — environment, energy, people — go into making your booze.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 6 Feb 2023

Just how sustainable are the spirits we drink?

What is apricot brandy, and how is it actually made?

For once, the clue isn’t in the name. Plus: three ways to use it, too.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 18 Jan 2023

What is apricot brandy, and how is it actually made?

Alex Boon knows how to win cocktail comps — here's his advice

With cocktail comps back in full swing, one of Australia's best shares his advice.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 25 Nov 2022

Alex Boonat the national final of 2022 Patrón Perfectionists. Photo: Christopher Pearce.

WTF is American single malt whiskey?

What defines American single malt whiskey, and how it’s different.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Nov 2022

WTF is American single malt whiskey?

What is gin all about? What you need to know about how it's made

What is gin? What are we talking about when we're talking about the essential juniper spirit?

By Boothby Staff

/ 13 Sep 2022

What is gin all about? What you need to know about how it's made

Explainer: what makes cognac so expensive?

In a time when there is so much great booze in the world, it’s fair to ask the question: why is cognac so expensive?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Jul 2022

Explainer: what makes cognac so expensive?

WTF is chill filtering? Can you really taste the difference?

Can we really tell the difference between non-chill filtered whiskies and those that are chill filtered?

By Sam Bygrave

/ 8 Jun 2022

WTF is chill filtering? Can you really taste the difference?

What is Amaro Montenegro? What you need to know, and how to use it

What is Amaro Montenegro? It’s a bartender favourite for a reason.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 13 May 2022

What is Amaro Montenegro? What you need to know, and how to use it

What is Chartreuse? What you need to know, and how to use it

Drinking Chartreuse is like time-travelling to an era long gone.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 29 Apr 2022

What is Chartreuse? What you need to know, and how to use it

The story behind stirring cocktails (and a Whiskey Stinger recipe)

It hasn't always been clear as to when you should stir a cocktail, and when you should shake it.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Mar 2022

The story behind stirring cocktails (and a Whiskey Stinger recipe)

The Boothby cheatsheet to Scotch whisky rules and history

New to the world of whisky? Our cheatsheet is here to help wrap your head around one of the world’s great spirits.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 28 Feb 2022

The Boothby cheatsheet to Scotch whisky rules and history

Why yeast is on the frontlines of flavour

How yeast not only creates alcohol, but kickstarts the flavour creation process.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Feb 2022

Red wine fermentation in progress. Photo: Shutterstock