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Alongside the latest wine tasting notes, you'll now find comprehensive reviews and ratings of the best Australian-made (and international) spirits, including gin, whisky and more. Become a member to explore the latest reviews, discover top distilleries and more.
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Halliday Spirits
Discover the latest spirits reviewed by our Tasting Team. -
From colonist to craft: a short history of distilled spirits in Australia
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How Halliday's spirit rating system works and how to use it
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An introduction to whisky
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An introduction to gin
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An introduction to amaro
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An introduction to rum and other cane spirits
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An introduction to vodka
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An introduction to brandy
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An introduction to liqueur
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Wine Lists
Read MoreFive exceptional wines to try rated 97-plus points
Looking for the cream of the crop? Each of these five wines has been rated 97 points or more by the Halliday Tasting Team.
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News
Read MoreCircle of Fifths is a brand new range from the 2025 Halliday Winery of the Year
The two new wines are made with a blend of fruit from all five of Giant Steps' single vineyards in the Yarra Valley.
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From the tasting team
Read MoreInside La Paulée, the wine industry's most envy-inducing event
Katrina Butler shares her experience at La Paulée Melbourne – a BYOB long lunch for select members of the Australian wine industry
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From the tasting team
Read MoreMarcus Ellis on why sugar shouldn't be a dirty word when it comes to riesling
Residual sugar can used both as a tool to balance acidity in riesling – while still drinking dry – and as a complement to food.
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Wine Lists
Read More30 red wines for autumn drinking (that cost $35 or less)
A list of 30 red wines for $35 or less that are perfect for autumn drinking
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