The Merchant

A MIXOLOGY INFUSED in an ancient setting

Perched atop the heritage-listed Porter House, Spice Trader promises an experience where cocktails and cuisine serve as passports to the aromatic bazaars of the world. The top floor sanctuary transports your palate to distant corners of the globe, offering an extraordinary array of cocktails that capture the essence of spices from diverse cultures.

Step back in time with The Merchant – a fusion of whiskey, macadamia and wattle seed liqueur, lemon juice, honey, a touch of orange bitters, and a smoking cinnamon quill. This libation pays homage to the building’s history and ever evolving story through tobacco, leather, spices, and now the very bar you sit in. Tobacco was once paired with whiskey, this cocktails backbone, while the Australian native ingredient liqueur adds a nutty, aromatic layer connecting the drink to the destination. With a modern twist of citrus, honey, and smoking spice this cocktail beautifully blends the past and present, creating a sip-worthy journey through the building’s rich narrative.

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