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Tash McGill - The Whisky Girl

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It’s that @camparinz time of year when the spring sun is just warm enough to tempt you outdoors. This gorgeous gift box arrived from @blackpineappleco to celebrate #camparicreates ... this perfect trinity of gin, vermouth and Campari has inspired cocktail lovers with endless variations for just over 100 years. Last week was officially #Negroni week here in NZ but you can enjoy that spring sun with a ready-to-pour cocktail kit or a full mixology kit from the team. This Dubbio Negroni with peach and grapefruit was just right for a long Monday battling traffic. Salut!

#gifted

Even the simplest things treated with finesse and

Even the simplest things treated with finesse and attention to detail, become elevated. This old-fashioned from @parasolandswing in front of a roaring fire, happy dogs snuggled in for pats and scratches while I am quietly preparing for another big week. For New Zealand fans, @thefeednz is quickly approaching. Meanwhile I’m dreaming of South Island fireplaces, wild surrounds and more whisky with friends.

Whisky in Situ.

Whisky in Situ.

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Spring means homegrown grapefruit daiquiris ... Se

Spring means homegrown grapefruit daiquiris ... See you on Saturday. #daiquiri

Constraints produce creativity and courage. We wan

Constraints produce creativity and courage. We wanted to change the way we read and write the best food journalism in New Zealand.

We’re launching @thefeednz, a fresh approach to food journalism.

You can visit the thefeed.co.nz to subscribe.

There are dozens of unique stories that matter for our economic, health and sustainable futures. When you consider how frequently we buy, consume and think about food - from security to innovation - it deserves more attention than the price of zucchini and cauliflower out of season. Not to mention the upcoming discussion on NZ whisky definitions, why we have just about too many gin distilleries for the size of the market and why we need more local food businesses as we recover from Covid-19.

So we’ll be launching soon with a partnership and subscription model, supporting senior writers, commissioning important stories and developing new writers for readers who deserve great content.

@thefeednz

Popped in to pick up a bottle of #boulevardiercock

Popped in to pick up a bottle of #boulevardiercocktail from the lads at Clipper... time to put the Settlers of Catan away and resume our socially distanced seats at the bar. Luckily the Clipper Bottle Shop will continue to supply your at-home needs! The Llama awaits to fly your tastebuds to a well-earned post-lockdown vacation.
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@clippernz @bill_in_bars @barneytoy

Rainy night whisky samples that are definitely on

Rainy night whisky samples that are definitely on the edge of outrageous.

Friday nights celebrating the @nzspiritsawards loo

Friday nights celebrating the @nzspiritsawards look a little different than expected thanks to Level 3, but I’m happy to celebrate with a Banana Caramel Old-fashioned from @clippernz .... now for the winners!! #nzspiritsawards

Just in time to celebrate #internationalpinotnoird

Just in time to celebrate #internationalpinotnoirday with @summerhousewines Pinot Noir 2019 and a little clumsy piano, in between mask making! Every so often it pays to stretch the fingers out, even if piano isn’t my best instrument. It’s a beautiful song

Pōkarekare ana
ngā wai o Hokianga,
Whiti atu koe hine
marino ana e.

E hine e
hoki mai ra.
Ka mate ahau
I te aroha e.

Tuhituhi taku reta
tuku atu taku rīngi,
Kia kite tō iwi
raru raru ana e.

Whati whati taku pene
ka pau aku pepa,
Ko taku aroha
mau tonu ana e.

E kore te aroha
e maroke i te rā,
Mākūkū tonu i
aku roimata e.

They are agitated
the waters of Hokianga,
But when you cross over girl
they will be calm again.
Oh girl
return to me,
I will die
of love for you.

I have written my letter
I have sent my ring,
so that your people can see
that I am troubled.

My pen is shattered,
I have no more paper
But my love
is still steadfast.

My love will never
be dried by the sun,
It will be forever moistened
by my tears.

We may be on Lockdown Level 3: The Sequel but that

We may be on Lockdown Level 3: The Sequel but that sunshine is spectacular. This pinot rosé from @summerhousewines was sent to me a few weeks ago and I’ve been waiting for the perfect time. These blue skies and crisp evenings positively invite the strawberry, raspberry and juicy peach flavours that are really well-integrated with a lovely acidic balance. A beautiful way to end the day and descend into evening. From my bubble to yours!

Lockdown #2 got a little bit easier with these bea

Lockdown #2 got a little bit easier with these beauties from @clippernz. Check out the online store and try to support your local hospo as much as you can.

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