

Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Is New-Make The Same As Moonshine?
Rich, golden, barrel-aged Aussie rum and whisky all starts out as crystal clear new-make spirit. But is that really the same as moonshine?


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Jul 3
- 2 min
What Was The Rum Rebellion? And Was Rum Really To Blame?
On Tuesday January 26 1808 Australia experienced its first and only coup d’etat known as the Rum Rebellion. But was rum really to blame?


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Jan 31, 2022
- 3 min
Bring back the classics - Australian brandy Alexander
Using beautifully crafted Australian brandy turns this classic dessert cocktail into something so modern: the Aussie brandy Alexander.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Jul 5, 2021
- 3 min
I bet you didn’t know… 10 fun rum facts for World Rum Day
From swashbuckling pirates to daiquiris at Hemingway's elbow, rum is a pillar of our history. Celebrate World Rum Day with these rum facts.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Where does gin come from - and what’s so special about Aussie gin?
Gin hasn’t been gin for all that long. Here’s where it came from, how it was made and why Australian gin is the best in the world.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
What is navy strength gin and what do you do with it?
Navy strength gin isn't just a high-alcohol oddity. Out of the deep seas of naval history, it does more than just make your G&T stronger.


Jimmy & Christina Butcher - Mr & Mrs Romance
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Quick guide to the history of Australian distilling
From the moment they land at Sydney Cove, the First Fleet start bootlegging spirits. The Australian distilling industry is born.