Description
Australian non-profit organisation
Technical
Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) is an Australian non-profit membership–based organisation that represents retailers, producers and manufacturers of alcohol in Australia. The current president is Greg Holland and its CEO is Andrew Wilsmore.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
sharpfruitysolvent-likeherbalspicy
Wine Analogy
Similar to fortified wines like Port or Sherry in alcohol content
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to espresso in intensity and complexity of aromas
Perfume Analogy
Resembles eau de vie with its clean, sharp alcohol notes
Origin & History
Civilization
Australian
Era
Late 18th century
Region
Australia
Spread Path
European settlement and trade routes
Culinary Applications
Bundaberg Rum CakeAustraliaAlcohol enhances flavor and preserves the cake
Coq au VinFranceAlcohol tenderizes meat and develops complex flavors
Ponche CremaVenezuelaAlcohol acts as both preservative and flavor enhancer in this cream-based liqueur
Dietary
VeganVegetariansulfiteswheat (in some grain-based spirits)