Tag: whisky

  • Whisky & Alement

    Whisky & Alement

    WOW, I’m glad I googled Whisky & Alement before my first visit… Otherwise, I would’ve definitely walked right past it! Make sure you’re looking for the bright yellow “Single Malt Whisky” sign. The door is a CURTAIN (of course!). Pull it back and you’re in. The staff are always quick to find you the perfect…

  • Saving Grace

    Saving Grace

    SO, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve popped into Saving Grace, but I’ll never forget the first time I spotted that glowing red “BAR” sign> OUT FRONT: tables and chairs usually buzzing with a loud, happy crowd. INSIDE: take your pick — high tables, loungey booths, or prop up at the bar.…

  • Boozy Rum Gingerbread cake

    Boozy Rum Gingerbread cake

    I make this cake all the time, it’s my FAVOURITE celebration cake Christmas, Grand Final, RANDOM Tuesday… ANY excuse to bake it! The original GINGERBREAD recipe exists somewhere, but the best part about this cake is: it’s booze-flexible. All it needs is a cup of rum, whisky or beer—trust me: I’ve tested them all. It’s…

  • Nick & Nora’s

    Nick & Nora’s

    NORMALLY I go to a bar to chillax and UNWIND. However, this Nick & Nora’s visit was Part 3 of a “Walking Whisky Tour” around Melbourne, so I was on a little ADVENTURE! It was the LAST stop on the tour of whisky bars (sooo… several whiskies in). Entrance tip: ignore the Collins Street address!…