MOST AUSTRALIANS will have never heard of “hard” or “spiked” seltzer, but in the United States this new type of alcoholic beverage is rapidly transforming the drinking habits of Americans. In Australia seltzer is called soda, and hard seltzer ends up being and sode. Or gin and soda. Or vodka and soda. Pretty much whatever…
IT’S NO SECRET that the wood casks or barrels in which whisky ages contribute color, aroma, flavor, and complexity, but it takes practice to sort the oak notes from more obvious cask influences such as spices, caramel, and vanilla. Know the wood, know the whisky; look for key information on the label to identify subtleties…
BOURBON BALLS have everything going for them – whiskey! chocolate! pecans! – yet they’ve remained a regional delicacy, found mainly in Kentucky, for close to a century. But over the past decade or so, hundreds of bourbon distilleries have opened well outside the borders of the Bluegrass State, and the delicious treats are now gaining…
HOT TODDIES are those drinks you get when you’re cold or when you have a cold,” says Keith Emms. “You want something strong, you want something hot, you want something a little bit spicy.” That middle one is most essential to Keith, Tastemeister at Global Flavors. “So many times with Hot Toddies you order one…
INDULGE IN the irresistible fusion of two beloved worlds: the botanical elegance of gin and the velvety allure of chocolate. Prepare to embark on a delectable journey where smooth and rich cocoa meets the aromatic botanicals, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
WITH ONLY four ingredients, the Suffering Bastard cocktail is easy to make. And it gives you a whole new way to drink two of your own moonshine classics – Grainge Single Malt whisky and Park Lane Gin. Featuring both and gin, this enticing duo results in a well-balanced cocktail with universal appeal.
THIS IS one of our most commonly asked questions – how do I taste whisky properly? The art of tasting whisky can seem confusing but it’s much simpler than you think. You can read reviews and tasting notes than refer to a whisky having the flavour of this or that, but how do you learn…
HERE IN Australia, when good old Captain Bligh was Governor of England’s southern penal colony, the British Pound may have been the ‘official’ currency, but rum was a much more available and happy resource. In fact, the Rum Rebellion of 1808 was the only time in Australia’s history a government has been forcibly removed!
LOTS OF Global Flavors customers like to experiment with by mixing our Spirit Essence Flavours, Oak Chips, Liquid Oak and our Liquid Smoke in their search for unique tastes. In response to our article on using our Food Grade Glycerine, loyal customer Tom from Victoria, sent us his quite easy recipe for creating his taste-alike…
MANY HOME distillers like to make use of glycerine to finish off their final product. Everyone has their own opinions on the subject – a list of pros and cons, which can be summarised as:
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Global Flavors supports safe and responsible alcohol use. We recommend you adhere to laws on home distillation and minimum drinking age. Drinking spirits above 40% ABV is not recommended. Distilling alcohol without ATO approval is illegal in Australia. Selling homemade alcohol is generally prohibited with penalties. Be aware of regulations and consequences when considering alcohol distillation.
Information in this website pertaining to home distilling is provided only for people who are legally allowed to do so.
