The Spirit of Dharawal: A Chat with Mitch Lowrie
"Every sip tells a story." This week on Worts & All, we're talking to Mitch Lowrie from Dharawal Distilling Co.
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AUSSIE CRAFT DISTILLERS: WORTS & ALL
The Unofficial Voice of the Craft Spirits Movement
Unscripted, no-BS conversations with the distillers building Australia’s craft spirits industry—real stories, real insight, worts and all.
This is Aussie Craft Distillers: Worts & All—the unofficial voice of the Australian craft spirits movement.
We don’t do PR-approved scripts, polished marketing fluff, or watered-down stories. Join Crafty, Luke, and The Todd as we get into the mash tun with the distillers, coopers, and industry legends who are building this space from the ground up.
From the first drop of the run to the final char of the barrel, we bring you the raw spirit of the craft—unscripted, un-chill filtered, and exactly as it happened. Real conversations, real stories, and real insight into the people behind Australian whisky, gin, rum, and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned distiller or just getting started in craft spirits, pull up a chair.
This is the industry—worts and all.
Tiger Snake Whisky & the State of Australian Craft Spirits | Cam Syme
Cam Syme breaks down Tiger Snake Whisky and the current state of Australia’s craft spirits industry.
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How Starward Took Australian Whisky Global | David Vitale
David Vitale shares how Starward became a global leader in Australian whisky.
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Distilling Science: Enzymes, Fermentation & RTDs | Zymus
Zymus explains enzymes, fermentation, and how modern RTDs are created.
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Rice Whisky & Global Spirits Trends | Grand Talon
Exploring rice whisky production and emerging global spirits trends.
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Australia’s Only Rice Whisky Distillery | Dusty Barrel
Nick Hope shares the challenges of producing Australia’s only rice whisky.
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Rum Without Compromise | Richard Seale of Foursquare
Richard Seale discusses rum transparency and traditional production methods.
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Building a Regional Distillery in Australia | Yack Creek
Inside the challenges of running a regional distillery in Victoria.
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Spirits Packaging & Branding Strategy | Saverglass
How packaging design influences premium spirits perception and branding.
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From Fortified Wines to Australian Single Malt | Morris Rutherglen
How Morris Rutherglen transitioned from fortified wines into award-winning whisky.
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Building a Distillery in Australia’s Capital | Canberra Distillery
What it takes to run a distillery in Canberra’s competitive market.
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Alpine Whisky Production in New Zealand | Cardrona Distillery
How altitude and climate shape whisky at Cardrona Distillery.
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Scaling Whisky Production in the Hunter Valley | Tower Distillery
Inside the expansion of Tower Distillery in the Hunter Valley.
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Reviving a Historic Distillery in South Australia | 23rd Street
How a historic site became a modern spirits powerhouse.
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Craft Distilling Philosophy & Process | Craft Works
A deep dive into the mindset behind independent distilling.
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Small Batch Gin on the NSW South Coast | Nine Circles
Building a boutique gin distillery on the NSW South Coast.
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Regional Whisky Events & Community | Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival
Tenelle and Bondy discuss the Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival and its growth.
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Otter Craft Distilling: Building a Modern Australian Distillery Brand (Live at Bar 26)
Recorded live at Bar 26, Otter Craft Distilling share insights on building and scaling a modern Australian distillery.
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Remote Island Distilling in Australia | Lord Howe Island
The challenges of distilling on one of Australia’s most remote islands.
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Experimental Spirits & Small-Batch Distilling | Tria Prima
Paul Shand discusses small-batch spirits and experimentation at Tria Prima.
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Island Distilling in New Zealand | Waiheke Distillery
Mark and Ro discuss island-based spirits production at Waiheke Distillery.
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Botanical Gin from Botany NSW | Banks & Solander
Ed and Marty explore botanical gin and brand building in Botany NSW.
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Digital Whisky Community & Online Tastings | Whisky in Isolation
Justin Farmer explains how Whisky in Isolation built an online whisky community.
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Regional Spirits & Resilience | Kinglake Distillery
Chantel shares the story behind Kinglake Distillery in regional Victoria.
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Rainforest Botanicals & Sustainable Spirits | Cape Byron Distillery
Eddy shares how Cape Byron uses rainforest botanicals and sustainable practices.
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Bellarine Distillery
Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Russ & Craig of Bellarine Distillery in Victoria
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Tara Distillery
Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Alarna & Ben of Tara Distillery on the NSW South Coast
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Cut Hill Distillery
Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Michael of Cut Hill Distillery in SA
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Whipper Snapper Distillery
Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Jim McKeown, Co-Founder & Master Distiller at Whipper Snapper Distillery in WA.
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Tasmanian Whisky Logistics & Brand Building | Transportation Whiskey
John shares how Transportation Whiskey is carving out its place in Tasmanian whisky.
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From Unwanted Beer to Whisky | Wildflower Brewing & Blending
Topher explains how Wildflower turns unwanted beer into whisky in NSW.
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Collecting & Curating New Zealand Whisky | The NZ Whisky Collection
Michael shares insights into New Zealand whisky and the collectors behind it.
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Mixers, Tonic & Drinks Culture | Long Rays
James from Long Rays talks premium mixers and modern drinks culture.
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Regional Distilling in NSW | Crooked Tune Distillery
Aaron shares the story behind Crooked Tune Distillery in NSW.
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Small-Batch Gin & Distilling in NSW | Winding Road Distillery
Mark and Camille discuss building Winding Road Distillery in NSW.
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Victorian Craft Spirits & Distillery Growth | Sumpoynt Distillery
Aaron and Dan share the story behind Sumpoynt Distillery in Victoria.
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Mezcal, Tequila & Agave Education | Mextrade
Luis from Mextrade dives into mezcal, tequila, and agave education in Australia.
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Coastal Tasmanian Whisky | Waubs Harbour Distillery
Tim and Rob discuss coastal whisky production at Waubs Harbour Distillery.
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Whisky Clubs, Community & Curation | The Single Malt Whisky Club
Brad explains how The Single Malt Whisky Club serves Australia’s whisky community.
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Independent Bottlings & Global Whisky | That Boutique-y Whisky Company
Dave discusses independent bottlings and the appeal of Boutique-y Whisky.
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Mental Health in the Drinks Industry | Black Dog Institute
Luke speaks with David from Black Dog Institute about mental health support.
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Building a Modern Spirits Brand | Ostra Distillers
Dawid from Ostra Distillers shares the journey behind the brand.
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Gingle Bells / Wild Hibiscus
Join Crafty & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Lee from Wild Hibiscus, Creator of Gingle Bells Finger Lime Gin.
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Cabarita Spirits
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Keri Algar, Founder & Distiller at Australia's only solo-female-operated rum distillery, Cabarita Spirits in Northern NSW
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NED Australian Whisky
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Scotty from NED Australian Whisky
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Amber Lane
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Rod from Amber Lane in NSW - Visit https://amberlanedistillery.com to buy a bottle or 4.
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Imbue Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Mick from Imbue Distillery in Victoria. https://imbuedistillery.com
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Grain-to-Glass Whisky in Regional NSW | Jones & Smith
A family-run distillery focused on grain-to-glass production.
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Furneaux
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit for the last time in 2022 with Tom from Furneaux Distillery on Flinders Island.
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Precision Distilling in the Adelaide Hills | 5Nines
Small-batch whisky production focused on purity and precision.
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What Australians Are Drinking | The Whisky List Data Insights
Data-driven insights into Australian whisky trends and buying habits.
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Native Botanicals & Sustainable Gin | Applewood
Exploring native ingredients and sustainability in Australian gin.
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AWAS – Australian Whisky Appreciation Society
Join Crafty & Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Niko, founder of AWAS - Australian Whisky Appreciation Society.
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Bass & Flinders Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Holly of Bass & Flinders Distillery in Victoria.
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Kalki Moon
Join Crafty & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Rick from Kalki Moon in Bundaberg QLD.
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Edge of the World Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Lee from Edge of the World Distillery on the Tasmanian West Coast.
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Adams Distillery
Join Crafty & Todd as they Shoot the Shit with the crew from Adams Distillery.
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The New Zealand Whisky Collection
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Greg Ramsey of the New Zealand Whisky Collection.
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Newcastle Distilling Co
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Lucas of Newcastle Distilling Co
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Australian Distillers Association
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Paul McLeay, CEO of the Australian Distillers Association.
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Gin Lane
Join Luke & The Todd (sans Crafty) as they Shoot the Shit with Lindsay from Gin Lane & Craft Booze Market in Sydney.
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Little Juniper Distilling
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Stuart of Little Juniper Distilling in South Australia.
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Craft Spirits from South Australia | Tin Shed Distilling Co
Ian shares the story behind Tin Shed Distilling Co in South Australia.
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Sydney Gin, Venue Experience & Brand Identity | Hickson House
Tim Stones explains how Hickson House built a premium Sydney gin experience.
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American Craft Distilling with Alan Bishop | Spirits of French Lick
Alan Bishop joins the show to talk American craft distilling and whisky.
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Craft Distilling in Australia’s Top End | Willing Distillery
Dave shares what it takes to build a distillery in Australia’s Top End.
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Australia’s Only Rice Whisky Distillery | Dusty Barrel
Nick Hope shares the challenges of producing Australia’s only rice whisky.
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Gin Writing, Media & Storytelling | Still Magic
Marcel Thompson talks Still Magic, Gin Ventures, and spirits storytelling.
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Callington Mill
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with John Ibrahim of Callington Mill.
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Transwood Master Coopers
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Dave & Laurie of Transwood Master Coopers
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Windmill Brewing & Distilling
Join Crafty, The Todd and special guest Shitter John Jarvis of Hobart Distillery as they Shoot the Shit with Lyntton from sustainability focussed Windmill Brewing & Distilling.
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Unicorn Spirits
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with Ben, the crazy mastermind behind Unicorn Elixir.
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Great Southern Distilling Co.
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as we shoot the shit with Cameron Syme of the Great Southern Distilling Co.
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The Origins of Australian Whisky Revival | Lark Distillery
How Lark helped restart the Australian whisky industry.
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Sustainable Distilling & Rye Whisky | Belgrove Distillery
Australia’s most sustainable distillery and its rye whisky focus.
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Black Snake Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Rosemary & Stephen from Black Snake Distillery
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Chase the Craft
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Jesse from Chase the Craft.
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Award-Winning Gin & Liqueurs | Karu Distillery
Inside Karu Distillery’s approach to premium gin and liqueurs.
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Sunny Hill Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with Sam from Sunny Hill Distillery
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Corowa Distilling
Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Dean of Corowa Distilling.
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Backwoods Distilling
Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Leigh from Backwoods Distilling.
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Mobius Distilling
Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Philip & Alex from Mobius Distilling.
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Hobart Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with John from Hobart Distillery
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The Islay Whisky Academy
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Rachel from The Islay Whisky Academy.
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Derwent Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Robbie & Emma from Derwent Distillery in Tasmania. https://youtu.be/feTLJyp6tX0
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Waterford Distillery
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Distillery Ireland.
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Barrel Making & Whisky Maturation | YN Oak Cooperage
How barrels shape whisky flavour and maturation.
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Historic Whisky Production in NSW | Joadja Distillery
Reviving one of Australia’s oldest distilling sites.
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Otter Craft Distilling (OCD)
Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Ed from OCD Distilling.
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Terroir in Whisky Explained | Mark Reynier & Ned Gahan
A deep dive into terroir in whisky with Mark Reynier and Ned Gahan.
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Luke
Luke is the glue that keeps Worts & All together, bringing a background in digital, branding, and community building into the Australian craft spirits space. A passionate enthusiast for craft spirits, he acts as a connector between the people, stories, and ideas shaping the industry. He brings a clear, grounded perspective to conversations—cutting through hype, keeping things on track, and pushing for the answers others won’t ask.
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Crafty
Craig "Crafty" Field is the industry insider—deeply embedded in the Australian distilling world with hands-on experience and a no-BS approach to craft spirits. From production and process to the realities of running a distillery, he brings practical insight and straight-talking clarity to every episode. He anchors the technical side of the conversation and keeps it honest.
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The Todd
The Todd works closely alongside Crafty on all Craft Works projects, with hands-on involvement in production and blending. On Worts & All, he brings a calm, measured presence—cutting through the noise and adding thoughtful perspective when it matters. Whether it’s asking the right question or grounding the discussion, Todd helps keep every episode real, focused, and authentic.