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Introducing Chewy Caramel & Smoky Cherries, our first-ever Stagg single barrel selection, straight from Buffalo Trace. A...
04/01/2025

Introducing Chewy Caramel & Smoky Cherries, our first-ever Stagg single barrel selection, straight from Buffalo Trace. At 65.3% ABV, this bold whiskey is a tribute to craftsmanship and unforgettable flavour.

With just 144 bottles, this historic release won’t last long—grab yours now!

Introducing our second single barrel of Corazón Tequila: “Whisky Drinker.” A vibrant Reposado perfect for summer sipping...
29/12/2024

Introducing our second single barrel of Corazón Tequila: “Whisky Drinker.” A vibrant Reposado perfect for summer sipping – neat, over ice, or however you like.

With earthy notes, soft vanilla, and a delicate oak finish, it’s tequila craftsmanship at its finest.

Love the “Turkish Delight”? Get ready for a whole new flavour experience.

Discover a handpicked selection of exclusive whiskies and single-barrel gems, personally selected (and savoured) by our ...
22/12/2024

Discover a handpicked selection of exclusive whiskies and single-barrel gems, personally selected (and savoured) by our seasoned whisky aficionado, Ray .

Perfect for the whisky lover who appreciates the finer things—or as a bold statement that you’ve mastered the art of gifting a dram.

Last-minute gift buying? Unexpected drop-ins? We've got you with our Barrel & Batch gift cards. If they love premium win...
21/12/2024

Last-minute gift buying? Unexpected drop-ins? We've got you with our Barrel & Batch gift cards. If they love premium wine, exclusive whisky picks, imported spirits or international beer - they'll love this!

Plus, we're offering 10% off all gift cards until midnight on Christmas Day. So there's a little gift for you too!

knows how to elevate any occasion, and her Boulevardie is no exception. Making a decadent digestif with minimal effort,...
19/12/2024

knows how to elevate any occasion, and her Boulevardie is no exception. Making a decadent digestif with minimal effort, Cara uses our exclusive Butterscotch Pudding, dry sherry, and Amaro Montenegro, topped off with an orange twist.

Perfect for savouring the moment after dinner!

19/12/2024

Here’s what Barrel & Batch Marketing Manager Claire is sipping on these holidays.

Shoutout to wine buyer Phil for crafting her a small list of 50 recommendations - talk about options! 😉

What do you think of her picks?

(Not pictured: the whisky and gin advent calendars she and her hubby have been steadily making their way through) 🎄🥃

What happens when Scotland’s Bladnoch Distillery meets Australia’s most passionate whisky fans? An unforgettable tour le...
18/12/2024

What happens when Scotland’s Bladnoch Distillery meets Australia’s most passionate whisky fans? An unforgettable tour led by none other than Master Distiller Nick Savage himself.

Bladnoch, a Lowlands gem with over 200 years of history, is world-renowned for crafting elegant single malts that collectors and connoisseurs can’t resist. We were lucky enough to host Nick for an exclusive Barrel & Batch tour across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Here’s what went down:
🥃 Sydney – Burrow Bar: An intimate, sold-out evening featuring six stunning Bladnoch whiskies, including our exclusive 16-year-old single cask. Nick shared stories, insights, and laughs while guests enjoyed perfectly paired dishes.
🥃 Melbourne – Torino Aperitivo: A deep-dive masterclass where whisky fans brought thoughtful questions and left with new appreciation for Bladnoch’s craft.
🥃 Brisbane – Malt Dining: A cozy gathering of die-hard fans with charcuterie boards, rare drams, and unforgettable whisky stories.

🎉 Grand Finale – Whisky Whisky Show, Brisbane: A whisky lover’s paradise with 40+ distilleries, where Nick and Barrel & Batch connected with passionate fans one last time.

We’re raising a dram to the unforgettable memories made. Here’s to more stories, more whiskies, and more epic events ahead!

Your Christmas table deserves the best 🥂 From elegant reds to crisp whites, our premium wine selection is just a click ...
16/12/2024

Your Christmas table deserves the best 🥂

From elegant reds to crisp whites, our premium wine selection is just a click away. But don’t wait order by 1pm today (Tuesday 17th) for Christmas.

Barrel & Batch Exclusives: a range of exclusive whiskies and single-barrel picks, chosen (and tasted!) personally by our...
12/12/2024

Barrel & Batch Exclusives: a range of exclusive whiskies and single-barrel picks, chosen (and tasted!) personally by our expert whisky buyer, Ray Daniel. These spirits represent years of patient craft from the world’s most lauded distillers, and represent the finest and most unique expressions of their distilleries.
 
Show the whisky-lover in your life you know your way around a dram.
 
🔗 Explore now via link in bio or comments below

The Twelve Days Of Christmas - traditionally starting Christmas Day, we’ve got a daily dram or global gin to take you on...
10/12/2024

The Twelve Days Of Christmas - traditionally starting Christmas Day, we’ve got a daily dram or global gin to take you on a tour of the world’s best distilleries. Exclusive to Barrel & Batch, our premium whisky calendar boats a mix of finishes and styles. The gin serves up variety from citrus-forward to the herbaceous.

Curious? Join us at 8pm Wednesday 11 December on our page, where we’ll be tasting our way through the whisky calendar.

Looking to indulge in something truly exceptional this festive season? We’ve got you covered. Explore some of the rare a...
09/12/2024

Looking to indulge in something truly exceptional this festive season? We’ve got you covered. Explore some of the rare and distinguished drops that have just landed on our website, ready to be added to your cellar:

🍷 Château Calon-Ségur 2012
🍷 Château Lafite Rothschild 2012
🍷 Biondi-Santi 2017
🍷 Patrick Pieuze Chablis ‘Butteaux’ 1ER Cru 2022
🍷 Clarendon Hills Astralis 2017
🍷 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis ‘Montée De Tonnerre’ 1ER Cru 2022
🍷 Paul Pillot Bourgogne Rouge 2022
🍷 Domaine Comte Georges De Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2022
🍷 Jacques Carillon Puligny Montrachet ‘Les Perrières’ 1ER Cru 2022

🔗 Link in comments below to explore

This Christmas, we’re unwrapping something truly special: four limited-edition single barrels from the legendary Buffalo...
04/12/2024

This Christmas, we’re unwrapping something truly special: four limited-edition single barrels from the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, in our biggest release yet. From whisky to tequila, these bottles tell stories of bold flavour and craftsmanship.

🥃 Stagg: Chewy Caramel & Smoky Cherries – Bold and commanding at 65.3% ABV, this is our first-ever Stagg single barrel release.

🥃 Eagle Rare: Cherry Cola & Fudge – A small-yield gem with indulgent notes of cherry cola and fudge, handpicked for its rich complexity.

🥃 Buffalo Trace: Story Series #1 – A masterfully balanced bourbon, beautifully presented with the tale of our journey to Buffalo Trace.

🥃 Corazón Reposado: Whisky Drinker – A summer-perfect tequila with adventurous flavour, ideal neat or over ice.

Each release is as rare as it is remarkable. Link in bio or comments to secure yours.

One exciting new arrival: Buffalo Trace’s Traveller Whiskey. 🥃This is a collab between Buffalo Trace’s master distiller,...
29/11/2024

One exciting new arrival: Buffalo Trace’s Traveller Whiskey. 🥃

This is a collab between Buffalo Trace’s master distiller, Harlen Wheatley (who handpicked our very first single barrel), and none other than Chris Stapleton — the 10-time Grammy Award-winning country artist.

After tasting over 50 blends, they settled on Blend No. 40, which has notes of vanilla, aged fruit, and buttery shortbread, with a palate of spice, toasted nuts, and oak. Traveller Whiskey recently earned “Best in Class Gold” at the 2024 Whiskies of the World competition and “Gold” at the 2024 Spirits Business American Whiskey Masters.

Definitely one to check out!

🔗 Link in bio/comments below

Meet Ray and Tait – whether you’re searching for the perfect bottle or just want to chat about the best single malt, the...
27/11/2024

Meet Ray and Tait – whether you’re searching for the perfect bottle or just want to chat about the best single malt, these legends have you covered! 🥃

Some of you might think the bloke on the right looks familiar – that’s because he’s our spirits buyer and whisky expert, Ray Daniel. On the left is our resident craft beer specialist and St Peters store manager, Tait Micallef.

Did you know we now have Barrel & Batch stores? We’ve already got three and are growing quickly!

Swing by and explore our shelves – we’re now open at:
📍 8/19 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters
📍 29/31 O’Riordan St, Alexandria
📍 Shop 18/20 Smidmore Street, Marrickville

Your next premium pour awaits!

We’ve been hard at work putting together what we consider to be the best Christmas collection out there. It’s truly a li...
22/11/2024

We’ve been hard at work putting together what we consider to be the best Christmas collection out there. It’s truly a liquor-lover’s paradise, so whether you’re hosting on the big day, ticking off the gifting to-do list, or you simply want something special for yourself, you’ll have plenty to choose from here.

Explore our seasonal catalogue, or simply visit our website to explore a wide range of Christmas picks. Link in bio or comments below!

Two big announcements this week: Next week’s Batch Up is a 2024 standout. Make sure you join us at 8pm Wednesday 27 Nove...
20/11/2024

Two big announcements this week: Next week’s Batch Up is a 2024 standout. Make sure you join us at 8pm Wednesday 27 November on Facebook as we taste our way through a massive Buffalo Trace release:

> Buffalo Trace single barrel #7, the first of our new Stories Series

> Eagle Rare Single Barrel #5, Cherry Cola & Fudge

> STAGG Single Barrel, Chew Caramel & Smoky Cherries

> Corazon Tequila #2, a Reposado titled Whiskey Drinker

And Octomore 15 Series is available now on Barrel & Batch! The 15 Series is Octomore doing what it does best — pushing limits while showing you the softer, nuanced side of peat. Whether you’re in it for the straight-shooting backbone of the .1, the woodsy elegance of the .2, or the terroir-packed punch of the .3, there’s no wrong answer here. Just big flavours, bold smoke, and one heck of a journey for your palate.

10% OFF ANY 6 WINESHalf a case of your favourite for the cellar, or a mixed six to compliment your next themed dinner pa...
16/11/2024

10% OFF ANY 6 WINES

Half a case of your favourite for the cellar, or a mixed six to compliment your next themed dinner party - enjoy 10% off any six wines, from sparkling and champagne, to pinks, whites and reds.

Over 1,300 wines to choose from every time you shop.

10% off will apply automatically to your cart when you add six or more wines. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes wines on sale.

🔗 Link in bio or comments below

Introducing The Macallan: A Night On Earth In JerezThis limited-edition beauty, the latest release from "A Night On Eart...
14/11/2024

Introducing The Macallan: A Night On Earth In Jerez

This limited-edition beauty, the latest release from "A Night On Earth" series, is a love letter to the heart and soul of Jerez. Jerez is the birthplace of sherry, and the city that celebrates “Nochevieja”—New Year’s Eve in all its vibrant, time-honoured glory. Created in collaboration with the talented Jerez-born artist María Melero, it’s as much about the whisky as it is about the tradition and culture that shaped it. The whisky itself? A lush, rich treat crafted in the finest sherry-seasoned oak casks.

The nose evokes honey and raisins, cinnamon and citrus, with an oak undertone. The palate delivers the velvety smoothness Macallan is famous for, but with a sherry dominance - vanilla, oak and spices are all perfectly balanced. And the finish? Lengthy and lingering.

Presented in a stunning collector's gift box, that's visually as rich as the whisky. Brought to you by The Macallan and Barrel & Batch.

🔗 Link in bio or comments below

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Our legendary spirits buyer and whisky expert Ray @dramnicedrop is serving up an Old Fashioned with a twist. Using our Eagle Rare Cherry Cola & Fudge single barrel as the star, he adds a touch of maple syrup, a couple of bitters, and an orange slice for a bold, refined finish. 🥃 60ml Eagle Rare Cherry Cola & Fudge 🥃 5ml of maple syrup 🥃 2 dashes of bitters 🥃 Orange slice, change up from an Orange peel for a summery citrus burst Stir, pour, sip, enjoy! #oldfashioned #cocktailrecipe @eaglerarebourbon

Here’s what Barrel & Batch Marketing Manager Claire is sipping on these holidays. Shoutout to wine buyer Phil for crafting her a small list of 50 recommendations - talk about options! 😉 What do you think of her picks? (Not pictured: the whisky and gin advent calendars she and her hubby have been steadily making their way through) 🎄🥃 #christmasunboxing #unboxing

Gifting, gifting, gone! 🍷 Order by 1pm Tuesday so your luscious wine or exclusive whisky will reach you by Christmas Eve. Shop our hand-picked range of premium drinks to make your Christmas merry and bright.

The divinely named Cara Devine brings the party on the Boulevardie, an easy, buildable digestif. Using our Barrel & Batch Exclusive single barrel pick, the Buffalo Trace Butterscotch Pudding as a rich and decadent base, add dry sherry, Amaro Montenegro and an orange twist for an after dinner delight. 🥃 45ml Buffalo Trace Butterscotch Pudding 🥃 20ml dry sherry 🥃 20ml Amaro Montenego 🥃 Orange twist

Buffalo Trace Distillery, the most awarded distillery in the world, is a legend among bourbon lovers. It’s the busiest bottle shop in Kentucky, where fans flock daily for allocations, only to be put on a waiting list for another month. Here in Australia, we’re fortunate to have a steady supply, as the flagship Buffalo Trace bottle is hard to find even in the distillery’s hometown. Every October, BTD releases their highly sought-after Antique Collection, and six months later, we see them trickle onto our shelves. The dream is to find the whole family: George T. Stagg, Sazerac 18, William Larue Weller, Eagle Rare 17, and Thomas H. Handy. We have the complete set for 2023, and instead of deciding how to price it, we’re giving it away: the entire 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection! How do you win this set? Simply purchase any Buffalo Trace Distillery product during July to receive an entry into our draw. Stay tuned for extra chances to enter — we’ll have plenty of opportunities! 🔗 Link in comments below

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The Hairydog Delivers

Here for a story, huh? Well, can’t disappoint a customer.

When the world went into lockdown, hospitality was struggling. The future was uncertain. Hairydog knew venues were in trouble and wanted to help.

It started with a buyback program with Paramount Liquor - buying unsellable stock from their customers via credits and refunds to put cash flow back into the hands of businesses hit hard. It became a network of suppliers and venues supporting each other, and looking to pivot.

We looked at the online alcohol market, saw people drinking at home instead of pubs and bars, and we thought, “There’s something missing here.” Sure, people missed the booze of a night out - but what they really missed was the experience. Asking the bartender for their recommendation, trying new things, enjoying professionally made cocktails, or the house special of their favourite venue.