This week, Lachlan is diving into the rich biodiversity of Australia's flora in spirits while welcoming a favourite guest, Luke McCarthy, with special guest and co-producer, Lindsay Marriott. Discover how indigenous botanicals like lemon myrtle, finger lime, and Tasmanian pepperberry are transforming the landscape of mixology and spirits in Australia. If you think you've heard all of the creative ways that Australia is coming up with new flavours, you're wrong. Buckle up, tune in and learn something new!

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SHOW NOTES:
Tasmanian Pepperberry - https://tuckerbush.com.au/pepperberry-tasmannia-lanceolata/

Strawberry Gum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_olida

River Red Gum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_camaldulensis

Lemon Myrtle - https://www.bushfoodshop.com.au/lemon-myrtle/

Kakadu Plum - https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/nature/plants/kakadu-plum/

Davidson Plum - https://anfab.org.au/main.asp?_=Davidson%20Plum

Illawarra Plum - https://tuckerbush.com.au/illawarra-plum-podocarpus-elatus/

Quandong Plum - https://www.bushfoodshop.com.au/quandong/

Lillypilly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_smithii

Finger Lime - https://tuckerbush.com.au/finger-lime-citrus-australasica/

Desert Lime - https://anfab.org.au/main.asp?_=Desert%20Lime 

Macadamia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macadamia

Weeping Grass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microlaena_stipoides

Botanic Australis - https://www.botanicaustralis.com/

Poor Toms - https://poortoms.com/

Four Pillar “Modern Australia" - https://fourpillarsgin.com/products/modern-australian-gin

Kangaroo Island Spirits - https://kangarooislandspirits.com.au/

Coastal Daisy Bush - https://tuckerbush.com.au/wild-rosemary-olearia-axillaris/

Karkalla - https://tuckerbush.com.au/karkalla-carpobrotus-virescens-bain/

Spring Bay Distillery - https://springbaydistillery.com.au/

Dasher + Fisher - https://www.dasherandfisher.au/

Seven Seasons - https://www.seven-seasons.com.au/

78 Degrees - https://78degrees.com.au/

Kinglake Distillery - https://kinglakedistillery.com.au/

Archie Rose Distilling Co. “Heritage Red Gum Cask Single Malt Whisky” - https://archierose.com.au/shop/product/heritage-red-gum-cask-single-malt-whisky

Headlands Distilling Co. “Illawarra Plum” - https://headlands.com.au/product-category/illawarra-plum/

Cape Byron Distillery - https://capebyrondistillery.com/

The phrase that changed everything - "Shaken; not stirred". Making waves as a consultant and slinging cocktails at the infamous Black Pearl cocktail bar in Melbourne, Kayla Reid, "a huge martini drinker" herself, brings her extensive hospitality experience into the studio this week to discuss the finesse and delicacies of the perfect martini with Lachlan. From the origins of this timeless cocktail to modern twists and variations, join them as they uncover the secrets to crafting a drink that transcends mere mixology, becoming a true culinary experience. So grab your favourite gin or vodka, add a dash of vermouth and your garnish of choice and cheers us once again!

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SHOW NOTES:
Lychee Lounge - https://lychee-lounge.com.au/

Leftys Music Hall -  https://leftysmusichall.com.au/

Cobbler Bar - https://www.cobblerbar.com/

Savile Row Bar - https://www.savilerowbar.com.au/

Black Pearl - https://www.blackpearlbar.com.au/

The demand for bars and restaurants to have perfectly balanced, non-alcoholic drinks on their menu in 2024 has skyrocketed! To understand this industry and hype better, Lachlan invited Priscilla Leong and Paul Hammond into the studio. While being allergic to alcohol itself, Priscilla never let that stop her love of the industry and won the prestigious title of 2022 Australian Bartender of the Year. Her love of high-quality ingredients led her and her partner, Paul, to start Flowing Bowl; specialising in creative cocktails, consultancy and hospitality training.
Open your fave non-alc drink, and tune into this incredible episode that will creatively expand your mind and allow you to enjoy Dry July better this year.

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SHOW NOTES:
Flowing Bowl: https://www.flowingbowl.com/
Tea Leaves - https://www.tealeaves.com.au/

Four Pillar’s Bandwagon Dry - https://fourpillarsgin.com/products/bandwagon-dry

Palermo - https://bardinet.fr/en/alcohol-free/palermo

The Everleigh Bottling Co. - https://everleighbottling.com/

Ten Minutes by Tractor - https://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/index.cfm?

Non - https://www.non.world/

Hop Nation Brewing Co. - https://hopnation.com.au/

Heaps Normal - https://heapsnormal.com/

Join our host, Lachlan, in the studio with Clare Harmon this week as they travel through the diverse landscape of Australian wine. An expert distiller and viticulturist, Clare made a name for herself in the Melbourne hospitality industry before furthering her education regarding all things grape. From the iconic Shiraz of the Barossa Valley to the crisp Sauvignon Blancs of the Margaret River region, listen now to uncork the secrets behind the success of Australian winemaking. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:
Whisky & Alement - https://whiskyandale.com.au/

Overeem Whisky - https://overeemwhisky.com/

Barossa Valley (Wineries) - https://www.barossa.com/wine/our_wineries

McLaren Vale - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/mclaren-vale-wineries-and-cellar-doors

Adelaide Hills - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/the-best-adelaide-hills-wineries-pubs-and-cellar-doors

Clare Valley - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/clare-valley-wineries-and-cellar-doors

Yarra Valley - https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/eat-and-drink

McHenry Hohnen - https://www.mchenryhohnen.com.au/

Brettanomyces - https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-everything-guide-to-brettanomyces/

Penfold Grange - https://www.penfolds.com/en-au/grange

Ballycroft - https://www.ballycroft.com/

Rieslingfreak - https://rieslingfreak.com/

Clonakilla - https://clonakilla.com.au/

Yangarra - https://www.yangarra.com/

Pannell - https://pannell.com.au/

Windows Estate - https://www.windowsestate.com/

Mewstone - https://www.mewstonewines.com.au/

Kalleske - https://www.kalleske.com/?v=6cc98ba2045f

Strap in while co-owners of Marionette Liqueurs, Nick Tesar and Hugh Leech, have a chat with Lachlan this week about Liqueurs and Amari. Originally created to preserve fruits and herbs, Liqueurs and Amari are now a staple behind any home or business bar. Listen now to find out where they come from, how they're made, and the best way to start exploring these bartender favourite spirits and expanding your knowledge.

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Show Notes:
Marionette Liqueurs - https://www.marionette.com.au
Four Pillars - https://www.fourpillarsgin.com
Gin Palace - https://www.ginpalace.com.au/#
Tamborine Mountain Distillery - https://tamborinemountaindistillery.com
Mr Black - https://www.mrblack.co/au
Mr West - https://mrwest.com.au
Before + After Bar - https://www.instagram.com/beforeandafterbar/
Vermuteria - https://www.instagram.com/beforeandafterbar/
Sortilege Whisky - https://www.sortilegewhisky.com/en/
Spirit Works Distillery - https://www.spiritworksdistillery.com
Behind the Bar with Cara Devine - https://www.behindthebarwithcaradevine.com
Steve the Bartender - https://stevethebartender.com.au

Largely the most overlooked, underrated spirit, Vodka has a rich history and we've got Sebastian Reyburn in the studio this week to tell us all about it. Seb is a passionate distiller (starting and owning multiple in his life!) and history buff, who cut his teeth at the best cocktail bars in London in the 90's before coming back to Melbourne. Lachlan and Seb will take you through the misconceptions around vodka and why you should be looking to this spirit with a better eye.

Pour a glass of favourite frozen vodka, and get reacquainted with this spirit that, like us, you probably have some interesting memories of from when you were young.

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Bars/Distilleries Mentioned in Ep:
Top Shelf International (TSI) - http://www.topshelfgroup.com.au
Grainshaker - https://www.grainshaker.com.au
Saint Felix - https://saintfelix.com.au
Manly Spirits Co. - https://manlyspirits.com.au
Intinerant Spirits - https://itinerantspirits.com
Seven Seasons - https://www.seven-seasons.com.au
Hartshorn Distillery - https://hartshorndistillery.com.au
Anther Distilleray - https://anther.com.au
Bar 1806 - https://www.1806.com.au

Throw on an Aloha shirt and have some fun with us this week as we explore the world of Tropicana Drinks with Fred Siggins. Fred is a Melbourne based drinks expert, writer and co-owner of Goodwater Bar in Northcote, Victoria with over 20 years of experience in spirits and the hospitality industry. He also really likes Mai Tais and Piña Coladas, which make him the perfect guest for this adventurous episode. 

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SHOW NOTES
Jeff "Beachbum" Berry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Berry_(mixologist)
Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Beachbum-Berrys-Sippin-Safari-Anniversary/dp/194119916X
Donn Beach: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donn_Beach
Victor Jules Bergeron Jr (Trader Vic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trader_Vic%27s

Bars Mentioned:
Goodwater: https://goodwater.melbourne
Black Pearl: https://www.blackpearlbar.com.au
Smuggler's Cove: https://www.smugglerscovesf.com
Trailer Happiness: https://trailerh.com

We're popping the cork on 2024 and Season Two with all things bubbly wine! Your favourite awkward host, Lachlan Watt, is back with special guest and bubbly expert Wiremu Andrews. Hailing from New Zealand and falling in love with wine to become a sommelier and viticulturist, Wiremu joins us to discuss the differences, complexities and nuances of Champagne, Prosecco, Pet Nat and more.

Sabre your favourite bottle and join us as we kick off Season Two with this sparkling episode!

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In our last episode of Season 1, Lachlan has Brooke Hayman in the studio to finally chat about the whisky industry. Brooke started a bar in 2010 with her partner, Julian White, in Melbourne where they wanted to make whisky accessible to the masses. With Whisky and Alement, they achieved that goal, and year after year have received awards and accolades for the incredible bar and culture they created.
In this incredible chat, Lachlan and Brooke break down single malts, blended malts, scotch vs bourbon, and how the industry has expanded from Scotland throughout the rest of the world - with some amazing whiskies coming out of Australia!
Pour yourself a dram, and get ready to hear her incredible story and learn more about this liquid gold that is beloved by so many.

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This week Lachlan is joined by wine enthusiast and lover, Bonnie Spain, to talk you through some of their favourite fortified wines - and what fortified wine really means. Bonnie's extensive knowledge grew from her passion for the hospitality industry, as well as her time working for our favourite Spanish wine importer, The Spanish Acquisition.
Through this insightful conversation, discover how the terroir, grape varieties, and climate shape the distinct profiles of Port, Sherry, Madeira, Mistelle and Marsala. Pour yourself a glass, and listen now to get a crash course in these rich, alluring elixirs!

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