Archie’s Journal

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New Limited Edition Tailored Gin Mardi Gras Label & Tailored @ QVB

Over the last five years, we’ve been collaborating with a local LGBTQIA+ artist to create a limited edition Tailored Gin label that pays tribute to the essence of Mardi Gras. This year, we’ve extended that approach to also cover our Mardi Gras campaign image - and so it’s with great pleasure that we celebrate our 2025 collaboration with Sydney-based artist and paper engineer Benja Harney of Paperform Studio.By Elisha KennedyRead more

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Editors Note: Harriet Leigh

The end of summer is always an extra bright time of year in Sydney. The light in the early evening is still strong, and it’s bouncing off the sequins across the Emerald City. From the beaches to the west, rainbows are coming out of closets to brighten all of our days. By Harriet LeighRead more

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The Making of our Archie Rose X Benja Mardi Gras Campaign

Our latest artist partner for our Tailored Gin Mardi Gras Label is local paper engineer and artist, Benja Harney, of Paperform Studio. We pulled up a stool next to Benja and asked him to share the story of our Mardi Gras collaboration. By Elisha KennedyRead more

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The Shining Stars Of Sydney Mardi Gras

Our Head of Hospitality and Lead Creative, Harriet Leigh invited three of the season’s biggest names to talk all things Mardi Gras. Sydney-based stylist and content creator, Millie Sykes, the very glam Etcetera Etcetera and Vlogger Logan Wein.By Elisha KennedyRead more

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A guide to Sydney’s most extra cocktails

Now, we’ve shared recipes and guides to many different cocktails here on the Archie Rose Journal, but this time of year calls for just that little bit extra. So we’ve scoured the city to find the loudest and proudest cocktails on offer this Mardi Gras. Here’s where to go and what to ask for over the coming weeks. By Elisha KennedyRead more

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Behind the scenes with two Mardi Gras staffers, Dusty & Bel

As Sydney begins her skin routine and stretches to prepare for the big parade, we chat with a couple of the forces behind the scenes of one of the world’s biggest gay parties. Mardi Gras’ very own Dusty Hartland (Head of Engagement) and Bel West (Workforce and Operations Manager). By Elisha KennedyRead more

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In the Studio with Nicole Nelius: The Art of an Australian Summer

We are delighted to introduce a new artwork series for Archie Rose Tailored Spirits, our unique collaborative range. We partner with local artists and creatives so that each bottle becomes a canvas, with the artwork serving as the backdrop for personalised labels. For this festive season, we’ve partnered with local artist Nicole Nelius in an ode to the Australian summer. By Elisha KennedyRead more

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Editors Letter: David Fisher

People often ask how I got into the world of blending, and it is a hard thing to answer quickly. Usually, this question is followed by more questions, such as, “What does your day-to-day look like?” and “How many barrels do you sample a day?”. Whenever I respond, I feel lucky to reflect on a different angle of my work. Having to figure out how to explain my incredibly niche job to people with varying understandings of the production world helps me get closer to answering an essential question: what is important to being a blender?By David Fisher, Senior Spirits BlenderRead more

News

New Bars Across Australia This Summer

We love our old haunts, our tried-and-tested, but there’s something about stepping over the threshold into somewhere new and pouncing on an unexplored cocktail list. Direct from our team's summer plans, here’s where we’ll be drinking this summer. By Elisha KennedyRead more

Education

A Pair of Extraordinary Australian Single Malt Whiskies, Inspired by the Sydney Opera House

As an incredibly proud partner to the Sydney Opera House, we’re thrilled to have collaborated again to launch two new limited edition Single Malt Whiskies: Classical and Contemporary. Created to celebrate our shared passion for bringing extraordinary experiences to Sydney and the world, these whiskies pay homage to the diverse range of artists and music that have lit up the Opera House's stages over the past 50 years.By Elisha KennedyRead more

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New Parks For Summer Picnics

We’re lucky in Australia to have no shortage of beautiful spots to enjoy our meals and drinks al fresco. This summer, we’re dreaming of picnics with friends and families at some of the new incredible parks that have opened or re-opened around the country recently. By Elisha KennedyRead more

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Six Books For The Summer

With long summer days and (hopefully for many!) some decent time off ahead of us, we’ve compiled a reading list for the months ahead.By Elisha KennedyRead more

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New Limited Edition Tailored Gin Mardi Gras Label & Tailored @ QVB

Editors Note: Harriet Leigh

The Making of our Archie Rose X Benja Mardi Gras Campaign

The Shining Stars Of Sydney Mardi Gras

A guide to Sydney’s most *extra* cocktails

Behind the scenes with two Mardi Gras staffers, Dusty & Bel

In the Studio with Nicole Nelius: The Art of an Australian Summer

Editors Letter: David Fisher

New Bars Across Australia This Summer

A Pair of Extraordinary Australian Single Malt Whiskies, Inspired by the Sydney Opera House

New Parks For Summer Picnics

Six Books For The Summer

A guide to Sydney’s most extra cocktails