Beer Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
German Beer Guide: German Wheat Beer, Weissbier and Pilsner
A guide to German beer: the Reinheitsgebot, how German wheat beer and weissbier taste, what pilsner is, and how to serve each style.
The Collector Journal
Insights, Provenance & Cellaring Guides – Page 6
54 expert guides on whisky, spirits, wine and beer — authored for the discerning Australian drinker.
Whisky Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Irish Whiskey Guide: Bushmills, Redbreast and How Irish Whiskey Is Made
What Irish whiskey is, how it is made, the four main styles, how it differs from Scotch and bourbon, and how to drink Bushmills and Redbreast.
Wine Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Champagne Rosé, Brut and the Houses: A Guide to Veuve Clicquot and Krug
Champagne explained: how it is made, what brut and rosé mean, how long it ages, and how to choose between houses such as Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Perrier-Jouët and Laurent-Perrier.
Spirits Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Absolut Vodka, Skyy and Tito’s: Vodka Brands and How to Choose a Bottle
What vodka is made from, how Absolut, Skyy, Tito’s and Haku differ, and how to choose vodka for martinis, mixers or sipping.
Spirits Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Anejo Tequila Guide: Anejo, Reposado and Blanco Tequila Brands
Anejo tequila explained: how it differs from blanco and reposado, how it is aged, and how to choose between Casamigos, Espolòn, El Jimador and Fortaleza.
Spirits Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Malibu Rum and Coconut Rum: What They Are and How to Drink Them
Malibu rum and coconut rum explained: what they are made from, how strong they are, and the best ways to drink them in a piña colada or with pineapple.
Spirits Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Sour Puss, Licor 43 and Elderflower Liqueur: A Guide to Popular Liqueurs
A guide to popular liqueurs: what Sour Puss, Licor 43, Dom Bénédictine, elderflower liqueur and amaretto are, and how to drink them.
Beer Guide
October 2, 2026•5 min read
Australian Beer: Australian Lager, VB and the Craft Brands to Know
A guide to Australian beer: why lager dominates, how VB and Hahn Super Dry compare with craft brands such as Stone & Wood, Mountain Goat and Balter, and how to choose.