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James Atkinson

James Atkinson is creator of the Drinks Adventures podcast and a previous editor of Australian Brews News and drinks industry publication TheShout. A Certified Cicerone® and 2017 winner of the Australian International Beer Awards media prize, James regularly contributes to publications including Halliday, Good Food, QantasLink Spirit and more. Check out Australia’s leading drinks podcast Drinks Adventures.

Small Acres Cyder 2020 Vintage

Other - Specialty
  • 92
  • $20
  • 2021 - 2022
Cider is a perennially misunderstood and under-appreciated beverage. ‘Proper’ ciders made from cider apples, like those from Orange producer Small...
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Antipodes Gin Co Chardonnay Barrel Aged Gin

White Wine - Chardonnay
  • 3.5/5
  • $40 (200ml)
There’s been a groundswell of new entrants to the wine/gin hybrid space following the remarkable success of Four Pillars’ Bloody...
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Fukuju Junmai Ginjo

Other - Specialty
  • 4/5
  • $80
Fukuju was established in 1751 in the famous Nada sake region located around Kobe City, renowned for its mineral-rich water...
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White Rabbit Sour Red

Other - Specialty
  • 15/20
  • $26/6-pack
For some time now, White Rabbit has been quietly knocking out some of Australia’s best sour beers at its barrel...
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Panhead Pep Torque Watermelon Sour Ale

Other - Specialty
  • 14/20
  • Now
From NZ’s Panhead comes this zesty fruited ale made using the ‘kettle souring’ method; whereby the beer is soured using lactic...
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White Rabbit Weisse Ling Sour Ale

Other - Specialty
  • 16/20
Pours bright and clear, but the colour is an odd sort of pinky brown. The aromatics are slightly vinegary; there’s...
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The Gospel Straight Rye Whiskey

Other - Specialty
  • $89.99
Melbournian outfit The Gospel Distillers has made an impressive entry to the nascent Australian rye whiskey category. Co-founder Andrew Fitzgerald...
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Westward Whiskey Oregon Stout Cask Finish

Other - Specialty
  • $150
The first permanent extension to the Westward Whiskey range – Westward Oregon Stout Cask Finish – has recently become available...
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Moo Brew IPA

Other - Specialty
  • $29.99 (6-pack)
Moo Brew IPA is a long overdue addition to the permanent range for the Tasmanian brewer, which has somewhat stubbornly...
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Panhead Custom Ales Lube Nube IPA

Other - Specialty
  • $29.99 (6-pack)
This is an outstanding west coast IPA from New Zealand brand Panhead Custom Ales, part of Lion NZ.   Based...
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Four Pillars Changing Seasons Gin

Other - Specialty
  • $85
This new gin is a collaboration between two heavyweights of Asia Pacific craft distilling; Australia’s Four Pillars and The Kyoto...
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James Squire Broken Shackles Lager

Other - Specialty
  • 17/20
  • $23.99 (6 pack)
Craft lagers have supposedly been on the cusp of a boom ever since I’ve been writing about beer. James Squire...
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Balter Brewing Bunker Buster Session Ale

Other - Specialty
  • 15/20
  • $21.99 (4)
  • Now
Thank you isolation, for giving us the opportunity to enjoy the Gold Coast outfit’s new limited release in the comfort...
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