With Thanksgiving coming up and Christmas right around the corner, ‘Cheers! Spirits from the USA’ has partnered with independent specialist liquor shops and bars around the country to help whiskey fans make the perfect purchase.

Joel Matticks from the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S (DISCUS), which, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supports the ‘Cheers! Spirits from the USA’ campaign in Australia said: “Thanksgiving is an iconic American holiday that is celebrated on the third Thursday in November (November 28 this year) and is centred around being grateful for the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

“However, given how much Australians love whiskey we thought this was the perfect opportunity to showcase a wider range of US distilled spirits than they may have tried before and make it possible for whiskey afficionados to purchase hard-to-find bottlings.”

For the month of November, three retailers around the country will be showcasing a variety of American Whiskeys through free tastings, masterclasses and more:

• P&V Wine + Liquor (Sydney with national delivery): their Newtown store in Sydney will be pouring free samples from a range of premium whiskies that are newer to Australia so you can try before you buy, as well as hosting free events with the teams from Sagamore Spirit, High West, and Westward Whiskey each Saturday afternoon for the month. Find out more here. Plus, the also ship nationwide, meaning you can purchase these rare bottles from anywhere in Australia.
• Sense of Taste (Brisbane with national delivery): one of the leading and most unique bottle stores in Queensland will be showcasing even more American whiskies to their already huge variety. Choose from an exclusive Single Barrel of Westward Whiskey, the Kentucky Owl range, and hard-to-find bottles from other American producers. Plus, there will be free tastings throughout the month with the team from Westward Whiskey, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, High West, Belle Meade, and Sagamore Spirit.
• Farrah’s Liquor Collective (FLC Canberra): FLC is building one of Australia’s most diverse range of small batch and boutique spirits. In addition to the likes of Old Forester and Wild Turkey they will also be adding Sagamore Rye and a few other leading American whiskies to their shelves for this period.

Or if you’d prefer to sit and sip while soaking up the atmosphere and talking to knowledgeable bar staff, these are three leading bars to enjoy American whiskey:

• Jolene’s in Sydney showcases a huge range of American whiskies including Westward Whiskey and Uncle Nearest, and their cocktail list is extensive and features the likes of Angel’s Envy, Jack Daniels, Old Forester and many more.
• Goodwater in Melbourne offer a wide variety of US whiskey producers and whiskey-forward cocktails highlighting the versatility of the likes of Kentucky Owl, Wild Turkey and Westland.
• The Gresham in Brisbane has more than 70 American whiskies on its menu to choose from, including hard to find bottlings from Green River, Maker’s Mark and Wild Turkey.

If you’re looking to make some amazing cocktails at home, find a range of delicious recipes that
hero American Spirits here: https://cheersspiritsfromtheusa.com/au/cocktail-book/

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