Author: Duncan Harris
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Zero-Waste Mixology: Crafting Cocktails With A Conscience
How To Craft Cocktails With A Conscience Australia generates a significant amount of food waste, creating more than 7.6 million tonnes of food waste per year. With households and the food industry contributing to food refuse, some bartenders are making a shift towards sustainability by pairing organic, eco-friendly spirits with leftover kitchen scraps to reduce…
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The History of Brandy in Western Australia
The history of brandy in Western Australia is tied to the state’s early colonial settlement and the establishment of the Swan Valley, WA’s oldest wine region. Early colonial distillation began small in the late 19th century, evolved into commercial production by major regional producers in the 1900s, and has since shifted to modern boutique craft…
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What Can You Do With 151 Proof Alcohol (75.5% ABV)?
High proof alcohol, such as 151 proof alcohol, sometimes called 75% alcohol or 75.5% alcohol, has many uses. Here we list some that you can use at home. Uses of 151 proof or 75% alcohol Some less obvious uses for 151 proof alcohol Why do professional extract makers use 75% alcohol instead of vodka? Standard…
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What is the definition of an Alcoholic Beverage?
Introduction Why do you want to know the definition of an alcoholic beverage with more than 10 per cent alcohol, you may ask and how this relates to high alcohol distilled products. Here, we discuss what a distilled alcoholic beverage is (more than 10% alcohol), what the Excise Law says about alcoholic beverages, and what…
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Home Cannabis Oil Extraction Method Information
When it comes to extracting botanical oils in Australia, high-proof alcohol extraction is a favourite for boutique processors. It strikes the perfect balance between high purity and small-scale viability, avoiding the dangerous pressures of supercritical CO2 and the toxic residues of industrial hydrocarbons. However, your final oil is only as pure as the solvent you…
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The illicit alcohol trade
For years, illicit alcohol in Australia was treated as a fringe issue. Something limited to backyard stills, counterfeit spirits overseas, or dodgy imports intercepted at the border. That is no longer the case! Recent investigations in Victoria have found counterfeit vodka being sold openly through licensed bottle shops, pubs and nightclubs. Laboratory testing reportedly detected…
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Frequently Asked Questions – Everclear Alcohol
Where can I buy Everclear for tinctures online in Australia? The Australian Herbalist’s Choice: Organic 95% Neutral Spirit for Tinctures For Australian herbalists, extract makers, and those seeking the perfect high-proof solvent for tinctures, botanical extracts, and limoncello, you’ve found the source. While the American brand ‘Everclear’ is not readily available in Australia, our Certified…
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Where to Buy Australian Spirits: The Definitive Guide to Craft Liquor
Alcoholic spirits are distilled to perfection and contain an ABV ranging anywhere from 40 to 95%. The most popular spirits drunk world over are brandy, rum, gin, tequila, and whisky. Also known as distilled liquor, don’t miss out on these iconic beverages that are perfect ice-breakers. The Australian spirits industry is booming, with local distillers…
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How is vodka made from potatoes
🥔 Crafting Excellence: The Step-by-Step Guide to How Organic Vodka is Made from Potatoes If you’ve ever wondered how a humble potato transforms into a crisp, pure spirit, you’re looking at one of the most artisanal methods in the world of distilling. Organic potato vodka is prized for its smooth texture and subtle, earthy sweetness.…
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How to Drink Brandy
Brandy, a timeless spirit distilled from wine, is a versatile beverage cherished the world over. Whether you savour it neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails, appreciating brandy enhances the experience. What Is Brandy? Brandy is a distilled spirit made from fruit wine, often aged in barrels to develop its flavour and character. Cognac, a…