Drinks Adventures Podcast

David Vitale, founder of Australia’s Starward Whisky: S1E4

James Atkinson October 11, 2018

This week on the podcast, I’m talking Australian whisky with Starward Whisky founder David Vitale.

Janice McDonald of Howard Park Wines - picture courtesy Paris Hawken Photography

Janice McDonald of Howard Park, winemaker and craft beer pioneer: S1E3

James Atkinson October 4, 2018

This week on the program, I play an extended interview with Janice McDonald of Burch Family Wines, Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine’s 2018 Winemaker of the Year.

Sipsmith Gin founders Jared Brown, Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall

Gin without juniper is flavoured vodka, says Sipsmith’s Fairfax Hall: Podcast S1E2

James Atkinson September 26, 2018

Gin is booming globally, but some of the established gin distillers are concerned that newcomers to the category are not staying true to its juniper-led roots.

Japanese sake in Australia: Drinks Adventures Podcast S1E1

James Atkinson September 19, 2018

Drinks Adventures attended a recent Japanese sake showcase and masterclass to find out a bit more about what makes sake unique.

Why is Australian whisky so expensive?

James Atkinson September 19, 2018

Why is Australian whisky so expensive? It’s a question I hear all the time from drinkers, so I put it

Where to find Japanese sake in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth

Where to buy Japanese sake in Australia

James Atkinson September 19, 2018

The number of avenues for Australians to purchase Japanese sake to enjoy at home continues to grow.

What gin to buy in Australia

James Atkinson September 18, 2018

Choosing what gin to buy is nothing short of overwhelming. Here are some recent gin releases to consider as Christmas 2018 approaches.

Roku Gin coming off the production line at Suntory's Osaka Plant

Roku Gin cocktail recipes, garnishes, mixers & more

James Atkinson August 27, 2018

Learn about Roku Gin’s back story, ingredients and production, and get advice on Roku Gin cocktail recipes, garnishes, mixers and more.

New podcast about wine, beer & more: Preview

James Atkinson August 13, 2018

Drinks Adventures is a new podcast for adventurous drinkers of beer, wine, spirits, cider and everything in between.

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