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Decanter vs Carafe: What’s the Difference?

When entertaining or indulging in your favourite tipple, you might wonder whether to reach for a decanter or a carafe. Both are beautiful vessels designed to present drinks elegantly, yet their fun...

What Alcohol Should You Put in a Decanter?

Decanters are more than ornamental glassware - they’re a symbol of hospitality and good taste. At Booze & Barrels, we’ve built our reputation as Australia’s leading supplier of luxury decanters...

How to Prepare Wine at Home: A Booze & Barrels Guide

Wine is more than just fermented grape juice; it is a living expression of place, time, and craftsmanship. Archaeological evidence suggests that people in the Caucasus were fermenting grapes over 8...

How Many Calories in a Glass of Wine Explained Simply

Have you ever wondered how many calories are sitting quietly in your glass of wine? While we usually pay attention to the calories in food, drinks are often forgotten - yet the calories from wine c...

How to Store Champagne the Right Way

Storing Champagne isn’t about being fancy - it’s about protecting fizz and flavour. One wrong choice (too bright, too dry, too shaky) and a brilliant bottle turns dull. The tricky part? The best sp...

How to Make a Whisky Sour Cocktail?

Some cocktails come and go, but the whisky sour has never left the spotlight and for good reason. It strikes that rare balance of being both refreshing and robust. With its trio of whisky, lemon, a...

Is Whisky Good for Health? The Truth Behind the Glass

Whisky has long been more than just a drink. From quiet evenings to celebratory toasts, it holds a place in many cultures around the world, including Australia. But beyond its smooth flavour and he...

How to Make Grape Wine at Home

Making grape wine has come a long way - from ancient foot-crushed traditions to high-tech precision fermentation. Today, wine lovers in Australia are increasingly turning to home winemaking, not ju...

Does Whisky Expire? Tips for Storing Whisky Right

 Ever wondered if that cherished bottle of whisky sitting on your shelf could actually go off? Let’s get straight to it: whisky doesn’t expire like milk or bread, because its high alcohol content -...

Preserve Wine After Opening Without Losing Flavor

For many wine lovers, cracking open a bottle doesn't always mean finishing it. Whether it's a midweek dinner or a celebration that winds down early, unfinished wine is common and unfortunately, so ...