craft spirits Archives – Drinks Adventures Podcast

Craft distillers lead vodka resurgence

James Atkinson October 28, 2021

While gin has taken the limelight, there’s been a swathe of new vodkas hitting the market in Australia in recent months.

Highwayman Whisky, Dan Woolley’s one-man whisky startup: S10E9

James Atkinson September 14, 2021

We’re joined on the podcast by Dan Woolley, founder of Byron Bay-based Highwayman Whisky, which released its first bottlings in 2020.

Base spirit matters in gin, says brewer & distiller Simon Brooke-Taylor: S10E6

James Atkinson August 24, 2021

Distillers should be making their base spirit rom scratch if they want to be considered craft or artisan producers, says Hurdle Creek Still founder Simon Brooke-Taylor.

Base spirit supplier Manildra defends environmental record

James Atkinson August 13, 2021

Base spirit supplier to many Australian distilleries, Manildra Group, maintains “the highest commitment to sustainability”, a company spokesperson says.

From fashion CEO to craft spirits entrepreneur: Julie Otter – S9E5

James Atkinson May 7, 2021

Former fashion and beauty executive Julie Otter joins us on the podcast to discuss the origins of Otter Craft Distilling, which she founded with her brother Eduard in 2019.

Hickson House Distilling founders (L-R) Tim Stones, Mikey Enright and Julian Train

Hickson House Distilling trio unveil further plans: S8E9

James Atkinson March 26, 2021

Mikey Enright, Julian Train and Tim Stones join us on the podcast to discuss their new venture Hickson House Distilling, coming to Sydney CBD in June 2021.

Four Pillars launches Spice Trade Gin

James Atkinson March 12, 2021

Four Pillars has gone to India for the fourth product in its collaboration series, Spice Trade Gin, produced in partnership with Mumbai distillery Stranger & Sons.

Nose Dive author Harold McGee on ‘smell echoes’ in drinks: S8E7

James Atkinson March 12, 2021

In this podcast interview with acclaimed food and drink writer Harold McGee, we explore why it is that the aromas of drinks often remind us of other things.

Bass & Flinders head distiller, Holly Klintworth

Australian brandy with Bass & Flinders Distillery: S8E6

James Atkinson March 4, 2021

Holly Klintworth, head distiller at Bass and Flinders Distillery on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, joins us on the podcast for a discussion about Australian brandy.

Young Henrys head distiller Carla Daunton with Noble Cut Gin

Noble Cut Gin, with head distiller Carla Daunton: S7E5

James Atkinson November 19, 2020

Young Henrys’ new head distiller, Carla Daunton, joins us on the podcast for a chat about the evolution of the company’s Noble Cut Gin.

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