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In this episode we meet Derek Charge, who is CEO of Hellyers Road Distillery in Tasmania.Hellyers Road was founded in 1997 by a group of dairy farmers who decided to diversify their business into the production of whisky.At the time of this e
In this episode, we meet Richard Jeffares, founder of the gluten-free brewery Two Bays, which recently won a gold medal for its Session Ale at the World Beer Cup.The World Beer Cup is often referred to as ‘The Olympics Of Beer’. It's held in A
We're joined this episode by Rod Berry of Amber Lane, a whisky distillery based in the Yarramalong Valley, north of Sydney.Rod’s longstanding enthusiasm for whisky gradually evolved into an obsession while working in his previous career as a l
In this episode we return to Beechworth in High Country Victoria, after having Ben Kraus from Bridge Road Brewers on the show last year.This time we’re joined by chef Michael Ryan from the highly acclaimed Beechworth restaurant, Provenance, to
Ihana Wine is a boutique wine brand launched by Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas in partnership with sixth generation McLaren Vale wine company Oliver’s Taranga.A ten-time race winner currently driving for the Kick Sauber F1 team, Va
We're joined this episode by the founders of Sydney’s newest craft brewery, Chuck & Son’s Brewing Company.And yes, we’re talking about Chuck Hahn, who is sensationally making a return to the brewing industry in partnership with his son Scott.
Rollo Crittenden is general manager, winemaker and vineyard manager of Crittenden Wines in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula region.Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with premium quality pinot noir and chardonnay, and Crittenden certainly excel
The Australian Distillers Association is the peak body for the 700 craft distillers that are now spread across the country, up from just 40 a decade ago.I work pretty closely with the ADA and its chief executive Paul McLeay in my day job as me
Last year I reported on the worrying spate of insolvencies in the drinks industry, particularly among craft brewers.And things have gotten even worse so far in 2024. Dave Padden of Sydney’s Akasha Brewing was pretty open with us last year on t
Back in early 2023 we met Jeremy Blanks and Greg Jackson of Tarac, the largest distiller of grape spirit in Australia, which is diversifying into the contract production of whisky.Twelve months on, Jeremy and Greg return to the show having rec
We’re joined again this episode by Andrew Caillard MW, one of Australia’s leading authorities on wine.Andrew was last on the show in November 2020 discussing the debut of two Australian wines on the prestigious international wine marketplace,
Satya Sharma is the new CEO of Australia’s pioneering whisky company, Lark Distilling.Sash – as he prefers to be called – has only been on deck since May 2023.But already, he has put his stamp on the Lark business.The frenzy of special relea
Victorian winery Seppelt today is probably best known for its exquisite table wines.I’m talking about St Peters Shiraz from its home region of the Grampians, and chardonnay, riesling and pinot noir from the esteemed Drumborg Vineyard in the co
Dr Tim Jones is undoubtedly one of Australia’s top cider makers. After starting his drinks production career making industrial cider in Cascade Brewery, Tim joined Willie Smith’s as head cider maker in 2014.He stayed in that role until 2020 an
Five years ago when I started this podcast I never thought I’d see small craft brewers making products like hard seltzers, low carb and non-alcoholic beers, or “cervezas” that to me look very much like the macro lagers they originally railed ag
Darwin Distilling Co is a Northern Territory distillery founded by our guest this episode of the podcast, hospitality entrepreneur Rebecca Bullen.Originally from Victoria, Bec was lured to Darwin by the opportunity to open the city’s first win
With more than 30 years’ experience in the whisky industry, Dr Rachel Barrie was the first female Scotch whisky Master Blender inducted into Whisky Magazine’s illustrious ‘Hall of Fame’.Also known as the 'First Lady of Scotch', Rachel studied
Established in 1884, the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards annually attracts around 2,500 entries from over 400 wineries from across the country.The Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy is the pinnacle of the competition. It’s awarded to the best one or two
Renowned wine writer Huon Hooke previously appeared on the Drinks Adventures podcast way back in Season One, in an episode exploring Australians’ love affair with champagne.He’s finally back for this full-length chat about The Real Review Wine
Two Doctors is a whiskey company founded, as the name suggests, by Two Doctors; surgeon Jerry Schwartz and Professor John Rasko AO, a clinical hematologist, pathologist and scientist.Professor Rasko is with us this episode to discuss his epic
In this edition of the news on Drinks Adventures:Top Shelf declares pathway to profitability;Cape Byron campaigns for tax relief with Excise Strength Gin;Business booming at McLaren Vale winery, Oliver’s Taranga; andNew lease on life fo
Few Australian distillery launches in 2023 have been greeted with the excitement surrounding Waubs Harbour in Bicheno, Tasmania.It’s easy to see why. The distillery’s striking location in a former oyster hatchery on the rugged Tassie coast pro
Renowned drinks writer Max Allen returns to the Drinks Adventures podcast this episode, three years on from our interview launching his last book, Intoxicating: Ten Drinks That Shaped Australia.Max’s new book that we’ll be discussing today is
In this edition of the news on Drinks Adventures:Chris Malcolm slams Mighty Craft failures;Morris releases Tokay Barrel Whisky; andIntroducing The Beer Drinker’s Toolkit, a new book by Mick Wust.And, on a personal note, announcing my ne
Western Australia’s Howard Park Wines featured on this podcast very early on when I interviewed then chef winemaker Janice McDonald, in October 2018.Janice has since moved on to focus on the Margaret River wine company she founded with partner
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