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Tasting Notes
from Cove magazine
BEERS & BREWS
Brissy brewery
Taking its place in the Valley’s emerging independent brewery scene, Stone & Wood’s Brisbane Brewery shakes off the sun and sand of its Byron origins and slips into something a little more urban. Set inside the heritage-listed Trails Ice building in Fortitude Valley, drinkers can enjoy the core Stone and Wood range, limited beer releases, one-off experimental brews and an impressive range of wines, making it the ideal destination for those hot Brissy days and stormy River City nights. stoneandwood.com.au
New Frontiers
Intricately etched with the Ursa Minor and Southern Cross Constellations, Waterford Crystal’s handcrafted Stellar Frontiers Tumblers commemorate the explorers who looked to the stars for navigation. Available at select David Jones and Myer stores. RRP $1,999 (for the pair) waterfordcrystal.com.au
Tasty tipple
Japan’s Helios Distillery has launched its famed Ryukyu Bijin Awamori in Australia. The smooth drink with a festive bottle design is the perfect tipple as the cooler weather settles in. Drink it the traditional way – straight or on ice – to get a true taste of Japan or use it as a cocktail base paired with complementary flavours such as yuzu. RRP from $55 (700ml bottle). danmurphys.com.au
Perfect Pair
Never Never Distilling Co. has partnered with Fever-Tree to create the Never Never ‘Perfect Serve’ gift pack. Featuring 200ml bottles of award-winning Triple Juniper and Southern Strength Gin as well as Mediterranean Tonic Water and Premium Ginger Beer mixers, the pack provides everything you need to make mouth-watering refreshments. RRP $75 neverneverdistilling.com.au
Wine Style
By Kate Leahy Wine and food are meant to be enjoyed together. This fresh look at a classic subject covers the essential grape varieties that wine lovers need to know, as well as a selection of elegantly simple and delicious recipes to savour. RRP $34.99 penguin.com.au
