Drinks Adventures - Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more with James Atkinson
344 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWine lover? Craft beer fan? Drink whisky, bourbon, cognac or rum? Or maybe it's gin or vodka or mezcal you're into? Based in Australia, but globally minded, Drinks Adventures covers all these drinks and more: Japanese sake, cider, tequila, champagne, cocktails... we could go on!
Listen in as award-winning drinks writer James Atkinson interviews the world's biggest names in craft brewing, winemaking, distilling and mixology, along with sommeliers, mixologists, sake samurais, masters of wine and certified cicerones.
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Highlights from episodes 1-100: Wine, beer, whisky, bourbon, mezcal & more
March 29, 2022 02:00 - 6 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Featuring wine makers Sam Neill, Maynard James Keenan and Sir Ian Botham, legendary wine critic Jancis Robinson and many more, new listeners may be interested to check out these highlights from the Drinks Adventures archive.You may also like: The NBA’s wine obsession, with Baxter Holmes ...
Australia's first Master Cicerone, Shane McNamara
March 28, 2022 02:00 - 22 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Launched in 2008 by American brewer, author, and beer educator Ray Daniels, the Cicerone® Certification Program is like beer's equivalent of the Court of Master Sommeliers for wine.Following last week's wine episode, we meet Shane McNamara, who in 2022 became the first Australian to reac...
Canada's burgeoning cool climate wines, with podcaster Natalie MacLean
March 21, 2022 02:00 - 20 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Canada might be best known for its ice wine, a type of dessert wine produced from frozen grapes.But it’s increasingly getting global recognition for the quality of its dry table wines.Following last week's exploration of the Irish coffee cocktail, our guest today is Canadian wine writer,...
How Irish coffee was born, and Dead Rabbit perfected it
March 14, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOpened in 2013 by Northern Irishmen Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, New York City’s The Dead Rabbit is surely one of the world’s most awarded bars. I can’t possibly list all the accolades they’ve picked up over the years, but they include multiple prizes for World’s Best Bar at both the prestigious Spirited Awards and the World’s 50 Best Bars. The Dead Rabbit is world famous for its Irish coffee. And this episode you’ll hear Sean recount the messy incident that put them on the path to perfe...
Iconic cocktails: How Irish coffee was born, and Dead Rabbit perfected it
March 14, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Opened in 2013 by Northern Irishmen Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, New York City’s The Dead Rabbit is surely one of the world’s most awarded bars.I can’t possibly list all the accolades they’ve picked up over the years, but they include multiple prizes for World’s Best Bar at both the pr...
Blind Ambition filmmakers Warwick Ross and Rob Coe
March 07, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBBlind Ambition is a new film about four Zimbabwean sommeliers who form a team and compete in the World Blind Wine Tasting Championships in Burgundy. It's like a wine equivalent of the ultimate sports underdog tale, Cool Runnings, the 1993 film inspired by the true story of the first Jamaican national bobsled team. But unlike Cool Runnings, Blind Ambition is all true. It’s a documentary directed by Australian filmmakers Warwick Ross and Rob Coe, who are with us this episode of the Drinks A...
Wine doco Blind Ambition, with filmmakers Warwick Ross and Rob Coe
March 07, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Blind Ambition is a new film about four Zimbabwean sommeliers who form a team and compete in the World Blind Wine Tasting Championships in Burgundy.It's like a wine equivalent of the ultimate sports underdog tale, Cool Runnings, the 1993 film inspired by the true story of the first Jamai...
Pizzini Wines: Trailblazing Sangiovese & Nebbiolo
February 28, 2022 02:00 - 25 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Pizzini Wines in King Valley, Victoria, is one of Australia’s leading proponents of Italian grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot Grigio.As you’ll hear today from winemaker Joel Pizzini, it was extremely difficult convincing people to taste what were then exotic varietie...
The hottest Australian whiskies, with Luke McCarthy
February 21, 2022 02:00 - 30 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, craft beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Australian whisky is set for another massive year in 2022.And I’m sure that just like me, you want to know which are the hottest distilleries we should be looking out for, and insights into trends such as wine vs bourbon cask maturation.Luke McCarthy is founder of Oz Whisky Review,...
Why Old Pulteney Scotch Whisky is 'The Maritime Malt'
February 17, 2022 10:30 - 22 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, vodka tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Few Scotch whiskies are distilled and matured by the sea, like Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky.Old Pulteney is located in the town of Wick in far north Scotland, a drive of just 20 minutes or so from John O’Groats, the northeastern tip of Great Britain.Its spirit matures in wareho...
Brewing news with beer guru Matt Kirkegaard
February 14, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Veteran beer writer Matt Kirkegaard probably doesn’t require an introduction for many of you.But just in case, Matt is founder of the beer industry publication Brews News, which I edited for a few years prior to starting Drinks Adventures.His podcast Radio Brews News is Australia’s...
The Gin Queen's Top 10 Australian gins
February 07, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.How many Australian gins would you guess are currently on the market?In early 2021, The Gin Queen, Caroline Ashford, counted 600 of them, not even including limited editions and seasonal releases.You may also like: The NBA’s wine obsession, with Baxter Holmes of ESPN: S10E1 UK win...
Italy's digestif amaro liqueurs, with bartender Federico Malavenda
February 02, 2022 02:00 - 21 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Italy’s wonderful array of digestif amari demands exploration.Amari is the plural of amaro, which means ‘bitter’ in Italian. It’s also the name given the country’s unique liqueurs that are intensely bitter and often very sweet too, flavoured by infusing herbs, spices and other bota...
Wine writer Matthew Jukes on non-alcoholic drinks & Aussie wine upheaval
January 31, 2022 10:53 - 55 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.British wine writer Matthew Jukes should already be familiar to you, as a Drinks Adventures listener.But if you missed his brilliant masterclass on Australian shiraz cabernet blends, stop what you’re doing and go back to Season Three of the show.Matthew’s back with us to share with...
Season 12 Trailer: Wine, beer, whisky, gin & more!
January 27, 2022 13:56 - 1 minuteA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Happy New Year from Drinks Adventures. Here's a sneak peek at some of the beer, wine and spirits content you can expect when the show returns for 2022.We'll be speaking to brewing expert Matt Kirkegaard, wine writer Matthew Jukes and Canadian wine expert Natalie Maclean, and explor...
Spearhead Whisky shakes up single grain Scotch
December 15, 2021 10:13 - 19 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Spearhead is a new whisky from the renowned Highlands Single Malt distillery, Loch Lomond, that shakes up Scotch whisky in numerous respects.For starters, it’s a single grain whisky. But in this case, that doesn’t mean it’s been distilled from wheat or corn or rye, Spearhead is mad...
Penfolds x Thiénot Champagne, with chief winemaker Peter Gago
December 14, 2021 21:58 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBAustralian winemaker Penfolds has made huge strides internationally in recent years. The company launched its debut California Collection earlier this year, and there’s a set of Bordeaux wines to come in 2022. And in 2019, Penfolds released three champagnes in collaboration with the Champagne House Thiénot; A Chardonnay Pinot Noir Cuvée, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru and Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru, all from the 2012 vintage and priced at $280 each. In this special episode of the Drinks Adventur...
Penfolds Wines x Thiénot Champagne, with chief winemaker Peter Gago
December 14, 2021 10:58 - 38 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Australian winemaker Penfolds Wines has made huge strides internationally in recent years.The company launched its debut California Collection earlier this year, and there’s a set of Bordeaux wines to come in 2022.And in 2019, Penfolds released three champagnes in collaboration wit...
News: Chuck Hahn 'worth billions'; Organic wine; Voyager Estate X Mars Whisky & Australian Agave NFT
December 09, 2021 21:07 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBIn this edition of the news: Industry toasts Chuck Hahn's 50 years of brewing; Margaret River winery Voyager Estate very nearly fully organic; Japan's Mars Whisky releases Voyager collaboration; and Top Shelf International launches the Australian Agave NFT.
Brewing legend Chuck Hahn 'worth billions'; Organic wine; Voyager Estate X Mars Whisky & Australian Agave NFT
December 09, 2021 10:07 - 6 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.In this edition of the news: Brewing industry toasts Chuck Hahn's 50 years of brewing; Margaret River winery Voyager Estate very nearly fully organic; Japan's Mars Whisky releases Voyager collaboration; and Top Shelf International launches the Australian Agave NFT. You may also...
Champion gin distiller, Never Never Distilling, with co-founder Sean Baxter
December 06, 2021 10:44 - 44 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Founded in 2017 by Sean Baxter, George Georgiadis and Tim Boast, Never Never is undoubtedly one of the hottest distilleries in Australia at the moment.The company was recently named Champion Australian Distiller for the second year running at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits A...
Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits skyrockets to $500M valuation
December 01, 2021 10:01 - 19 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Just one story again in this week’s edition of the news.There's been a huge amount of noise around non-alcoholic wine, beer and spirits in recent years.And now, Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits has completed a capital raising that values the business at $500 million AUD.This valuation ...
Women in beer historian, Tara Nurin; & sensory expert Briony Liebich
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBBeer writer Tara Nurin is the official historian of the Pink Boots Society, an organisation created in 2008 to assist, inspire and encourage women working in the beer industry. Tara’s new book – A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse – celebrates the contributions and influence of female brewers and explores the forces that have erased them from the brewing world. Its publication is very timely with the beer industry having had its #metoo moment in recent months, led by Brienne Allan, a brewe...
Brewing historian Tara Nurin; & beer sensory expert Briony Liebich
November 29, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Beer and brewing writer Tara Nurin is the official historian of the Pink Boots Society, an organisation created in 2008 to assist, inspire and encourage women working in the beer industry.Tara’s new book – A Woman's Place Is in the Brewhouse – celebrates the contributions and influ...
Mystery wine brand wins Pinot Noir Challenge
November 25, 2021 01:00 - 12 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.A new and unknown Tasmanian wine brand has come out on top at the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge.The 2020 Ossa Pinot Noir scored 96 points out of 100, winning the Best of Region Trophy for Tasmania and the top wine of the show, judged against Victorian stalwarts like the Yarra Val...
Whisky writer and Diageo veteran Dr Nicholas Morgan
November 22, 2021 17:55 - 49 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Whisky writer Dr Nicholas Morgan is a 30-year veteran of spirits giant Diageo, with a background in history and academia.He joined Diageo's predecessor, United Distillers, in 1990, creating what is now considered the world’s most comprehensive spirits archive, before making a somew...
News: Wynns Coonawarra farewells Allen Jenkins; Starward X Yalumba whisky; and Modus Operandi's Newcastle brewery
November 18, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBIn the latest news from Drinks Adventures: Wynns Coonawarra farewells viticulturist Allen Jenkins; Starward and Yalumba collaborate on a new single malt whisky; and Modus Operandi launches green energy brewery in Newcastle.
Viticulturist Allen Jenkins farewelled; Starward Whisky X Yalumba Wine; and Modus Operandi's Newcastle brewery
November 18, 2021 02:00 - 10 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Wine, whisky & brewery news from Drinks Adventures: Wynns Coonawarra farewells viticulturist Allen Jenkins; Starward Whisky and Yalumba Wines collaborate on a new single malt whisky; and Modus Operandi Brewing launches green energy brewery in Newcastle. A podcast for lovers of w...
Lark Distilling MD Geoff Bainbridge on Shene deal, labelling controversy & more
November 15, 2021 19:02 - 41 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.It’s been a massive year for Lark Distilling Company, which recently announced the $40 million acquisition of fellow Tasmanian distillery Shene Estate, and has released a raft of new whiskies finished in fortified wine casks.Managing director Geoff Bainbridge joins us this episode,...
Champion bartender Evan Stroeve on the Principle of Hospitality podcast
November 13, 2021 18:28 - 35 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.The Principle of Hospitality podcast is produced by Melburnian hospitality veterans, Shaun de Vries and Sasha Fernando. In this episode exchange, we hear Shaun interview champion bartender Evan Stroeve of Sydney bar Re.You may also like: The NBA’s wine obsession, with Baxter Holmes...
Winemaker Nick Glaetzer reflects on landmark Jimmy Watson win
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBGlaetzer-Dixon Family Wines made history in 2011 when it became the first Tasmanian winery to win the Jimmy Watson – Australia’s most prestigious wine prize – at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards. Winemaker Nick Glaetzer has been celebrating the milestone with a highly limited museum release of his winning wine, the 2010 Mon Pere Shiraz, and he joins us today on the Drinks Adventures podcast. He’ll update you on other recent happenings at Glaetzer-Dixon, which planted a new 12-hectare vineya...
Winemaker Nick Glaetzer reflects on landmark Jimmy Watson wine trophy win
November 10, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Glaetzer-Dixon Family Wines made history in 2011 when it became the first Tasmanian winery to win the Jimmy Watson – Australia’s most prestigious wine prize – at the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards.Winemaker Nick Glaetzer has been celebrating the milestone with a highly limited museum ...
Bourbon expert Eric Zandona on The Modern Bar Cart Podcast
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hourA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.I’ll have another regular episode of the Drinks Adventures podcast to share with you very soon.Right now though I’m stoked to share an interview from another one of my favourite drinks podcasts, The Modern Bar Cart out of the US.The host is a gentleman by the name of Eric Kozlik, w...
Wine cellaring tips with St Hugo's Peter Munro
November 03, 2021 09:28 - 24 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Cellaring wine and seeing for yourself how its flavours evolve is one of the most exciting aspects of wine appreciation.But it can be intimidating, and there’s some fundamentals you need to know to ensure you get the best results.In this episode of the show, St Hugo chief winemaker...
Chuck Hahn's 50-year global brewing odyssey
November 01, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBBrewing legend Chuck Hahn is among only a handful of brewers to have become a household name among beer-loving Australians. But in contrast to other names like Cooper or Foster or Toohey – which have been associated with brewing since the 19th century – the Hahn phenomenon is relatively recent. It’s still playing out today. That said, few of us fully understand how an American with a PHD in chemical engineering came to be one of the most influential figures in the Australian beer industry....
Brewing legend Chuck Hahn's 50-year global beer odyssey
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Brewing legend Chuck Hahn is among only a handful of brewers to have become a household name among beer-loving Australians.But in contrast to other names like Cooper or Foster or Toohey – which have been associated with brewing since the 19th century – the Hahn phenomenon is relati...
Brewing innovation by Little Creatures brings Pacific Ale, Hazy IPA
October 27, 2021 20:47 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBNo craft beer style has captured the imagination of Australian drinkers in recent years like Pacific Ale. Or is it a style? Well, we’ll get onto that a bit later on in this episode. Either way, there’s been a raft of beers hitting the market bearing the ‘pacific ale’ moniker since 2018, when a court effectively ruled the title was fair game for other brewers to use. The latest entrant to this emerging sub-genre of beers is Little Creatures Pacific Ale, coinciding with the pioneering brewe...
Pacific Ale, Hazy IPA spearhead Little Creatures relaunch
October 27, 2021 20:47 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBLittle Creatures head brewer Russ Gosling and ambassador Paul Daley discuss new additions to the brewer's range in the leadup to summer.
Brewing innovator Little Creatures launches Pacific Ale, Hazy IPA
October 27, 2021 09:47 - 17 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.No craft beer style has captured the imagination of Australian drinkers in recent years like Pacific Ale.Or is it a style? Well, we’ll get onto that a bit later on in this episode.You may also like: The NBA’s wine obsession, with Baxter Holmes of ESPN: S10E1 UK wine writer Matthew...
Brewing trends with The Beer Bible author Jeff Alworth
October 25, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Beer writer Jeff Alworth joins us in this opening episode of Season 11, hot on the promotional trail for his latest book.First published in 2015, The Beer Bible is billed as the most comprehensive guide to the world of beer, with everything you need to know about what to drink, whe...
Mezcal boom threatens agave sustainability; Whisky milestone for Australia, and brewer Sobah's crowdfunding campaign
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.In this final edition of the news for Season Ten: Mezcal boom raises ethical issues; A landmark moment for Australian whisky; and Non-alcoholic beer brand Sobah launches crowdfunding campaign. Theme music 'Devotion' by Silverlining. Purchase here.Follow Drinks Adventures at @dri...
News: Mezcal's ethical dilemma, Australian whisky milestone, and AF brewer Sobah's crowdfunding campaign
September 19, 2021 23:02 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this final edition of the news for Season Ten: Mezcal boom raises ethical issues; A landmark moment for Australian whisky; and Non-alcoholic beer brand Sobah launches crowdfunding campaign. Theme music 'Devotion' by Silverlining. Purchase here. Follow Drinks Adventures at @drinksadventures_au and James Atkinson at @byjamesatkinson on Instagram.
One-man whisky startup: Dan Woolley's Highwayman Whisky
September 13, 2021 22:45 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWe’ve heard a lot on the Drinks Adventures podcast about how there’s a shake-up coming for Australian whisky, as larger players enter the market with products designed to compete on price with some of the big international brands. But of course, there will always be a place for smaller artisan distillers like Highwayman Whisky, the Byron Bay company that released its first spirit in 2020. Highwayman was founded by Dan Woolley, a longtime whisky industry professional. Most recently he was a...
Whisky fiend Dan Woolley on his startup, Highwayman Whisky
September 13, 2021 22:45 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBWhisky in Australia has been destined for a shake-up as larger players enter the market with products designed to compete on price with some of the big international whisky brands. But of course, there will always be a place for smaller artisan distillers like Highwayman Whisky, the Byron Bay company that released its first spirit in 2020. Highwayman Whisky was founded by Dan Woolley, a longtime whisky industry professional. Most recently he was ambassador for the Beam Suntory portfolio of...
Whisky fiend Dan Woolley on his distillery startup, Highwayman Whisky
September 13, 2021 11:45 - 31 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Whisky in Australia has been destined for a shake-up as larger players enter the market with products designed to compete on price with some of the big international whisky brands.But of course, there will always be a place for smaller artisan distillers like Highwayman Whisky, the...
Why we sold: Stone & Wood's Ross Jurisich
September 12, 2021 22:46 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBLast Thursday came the shock announcement that Fermentum Group, the parent company of brands including Stone & Wood Brewing Company, had been sold to Japanese-owned brewer Lion Australia. You are likely as shocked by this as I was. You know how committed Stone & Wood seemed to their independence back when we met the founders in this 2019 documentary. Soon after the news broke I published an opinion piece that expressed pretty clearly how I felt about their backflip, and the unfortunate kno...
Craft beer shakeup: Why Stone & Wood Brewing sold to Lion
September 12, 2021 11:46 - 13 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Brewing company Fermentum Group – parent company of craft beer heavyweights Stone & Wood – has announced its shock sale to Japanese-owned brewer Lion Australia.You are likely as shocked by this as I was. You know how committed Stone & Wood seemed to their independence back when we ...
Quiquiriqui Mezcal's unusual origin story
September 06, 2021 14:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn Season 9 of the podcast, we met Grant Collins, who had recently opened the mezcal-focused bar and restaurant Cartel in Sydney. One of the mezcals I tasted with Grant during that interview was Quiquiriqi. And the more I read about Quiquiriqui, the more I thought it would be a grand idea to invite its London-based founder, Melanie Symonds, onto the show. With no background whatsoever in drinks or hospitality, Melanie's path to being a mezcal brand owner was unconventional, to say the lea...
Mezcal brand Quiquiriqui's unusual origin story
September 06, 2021 03:01 - 48 minutesA podcast for lovers of wine, beer, liquor (incl. whisky, whiskey, bourbon, gin, vodka, tequila etc) and cocktails, Drinks Adventures hosts wine makers, brewing and distilling experts, sommeliers, bartenders & more.Mezcal featured in Season 9 of the podcast when we met Grant Collins, who had recently opened the mezcal-focused bar and restaurant Cartel in Sydney.One of the mezcals I tasted with Grant during that interview was Quiquiriqi.And the more I read about Quiquiriqui, the more I thought...
News: Australian agave ambitions, Mighty Craft's whisky plans, James Squire Zero & more
September 04, 2021 02:18 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB• ASX-listed Top Shelf bullish on Australian agave spirits • Mighty Craft invests heavily in whisky; and • James Squire puts a new spin on zero alcohol beer. Theme music 'Devotion' by Silverlining. Purchase here. Follow Drinks Adventures at @drinksadventures_au and James Atkinson at @byjamesatkinson on Instagram.