Podcast Episodes

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.

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.

How Starward Took Australian Whisky Global | David Vitale

David Vitale shares how Starward became a global leader in Australian whisky.

Distilling Science: Enzymes, Fermentation & RTDs | Zymus

Zymus explains enzymes, fermentation, and how modern RTDs are created.

Rice Whisky & Global Spirits Trends | Grand Talon

Exploring rice whisky production and emerging global spirits trends.

Australia’s Only Rice Whisky Distillery | Dusty Barrel

Nick Hope shares the challenges of producing Australia’s only rice whisky.

Rum Without Compromise | Richard Seale of Foursquare

Richard Seale discusses rum transparency and traditional production methods.

Building a Regional Distillery in Australia | Yack Creek

Inside the challenges of running a regional distillery in Victoria.

Spirits Packaging & Branding Strategy | Saverglass

How packaging design influences premium spirits perception and branding.

From Fortified Wines to Australian Single Malt | Morris Rutherglen

How Morris Rutherglen transitioned from fortified wines into award-winning whisky.

Building a Distillery in Australia’s Capital | Canberra Distillery

What it takes to run a distillery in Canberra’s competitive market.

Alpine Whisky Production in New Zealand | Cardrona Distillery

How altitude and climate shape whisky at Cardrona Distillery.

Scaling Whisky Production in the Hunter Valley | Tower Distillery

Inside the expansion of Tower Distillery in the Hunter Valley.

Reviving a Historic Distillery in South Australia | 23rd Street

How a historic site became a modern spirits powerhouse.

Craft Distilling Philosophy & Process | Craft Works

A deep dive into the mindset behind independent distilling.

Small Batch Gin on the NSW South Coast | Nine Circles

Building a boutique gin distillery on the NSW South Coast.

Regional Whisky Events & Community | Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival

Tenelle and Bondy discuss the Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival and its growth.

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.

Remote Island Distilling in Australia | Lord Howe Island

The challenges of distilling on one of Australia’s most remote islands.

Experimental Spirits & Small-Batch Distilling | Tria Prima

Paul Shand discusses small-batch spirits and experimentation at Tria Prima.

Island Distilling in New Zealand | Waiheke Distillery

Mark and Ro discuss island-based spirits production at Waiheke Distillery.

Botanical Gin from Botany NSW | Banks & Solander

Ed and Marty explore botanical gin and brand building in Botany NSW.

Digital Whisky Community & Online Tastings | Whisky in Isolation

Justin Farmer explains how Whisky in Isolation built an online whisky community.

Regional Spirits & Resilience | Kinglake Distillery

Chantel shares the story behind Kinglake Distillery in regional Victoria.

Rainforest Botanicals & Sustainable Spirits | Cape Byron Distillery

Eddy shares how Cape Byron uses rainforest botanicals and sustainable practices.

Bellarine Distillery

Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Russ & Craig of Bellarine Distillery in Victoria

Tara Distillery

Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Alarna & Ben of Tara Distillery on the NSW South Coast

Mogwai Labs

Join us as we Shoot the Yeasty Shit with Josh from Mogwai Labs in NSW.

Cut Hill Distillery

Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Michael of Cut Hill Distillery in SA

Whipper Snapper Distillery

Join us as we Shoot the Shit with Jim McKeown, Co-Founder & Master Distiller at Whipper Snapper Distillery in WA.

Tasmanian Whisky Logistics & Brand Building | Transportation Whiskey

John shares how Transportation Whiskey is carving out its place in Tasmanian whisky.

From Unwanted Beer to Whisky | Wildflower Brewing & Blending

Topher explains how Wildflower turns unwanted beer into whisky in NSW.

Collecting & Curating New Zealand Whisky | The NZ Whisky Collection

Michael shares insights into New Zealand whisky and the collectors behind it.

Mixers, Tonic & Drinks Culture | Long Rays

James from Long Rays talks premium mixers and modern drinks culture.

Regional Distilling in NSW | Crooked Tune Distillery

Aaron shares the story behind Crooked Tune Distillery in NSW.

Small-Batch Gin & Distilling in NSW | Winding Road Distillery

Mark and Camille discuss building Winding Road Distillery in NSW.

Victorian Craft Spirits & Distillery Growth | Sumpoynt Distillery

Aaron and Dan share the story behind Sumpoynt Distillery in Victoria.

Mezcal, Tequila & Agave Education | Mextrade

Luis from Mextrade dives into mezcal, tequila, and agave education in Australia.

Coastal Tasmanian Whisky | Waubs Harbour Distillery

Tim and Rob discuss coastal whisky production at Waubs Harbour Distillery.

Whisky Clubs, Community & Curation | The Single Malt Whisky Club

Brad explains how The Single Malt Whisky Club serves Australia’s whisky community.

Independent Bottlings & Global Whisky | That Boutique-y Whisky Company

Dave discusses independent bottlings and the appeal of Boutique-y Whisky.

Mental Health in the Drinks Industry | Black Dog Institute

Luke speaks with David from Black Dog Institute about mental health support.

Building a Modern Spirits Brand | Ostra Distillers

Dawid from Ostra Distillers shares the journey behind the brand.

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.

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

NED Australian Whisky

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Scotty from NED Australian Whisky

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.

Imbue Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Mick from Imbue Distillery in Victoria. https://imbuedistillery.com

Grain-to-Glass Whisky in Regional NSW | Jones & Smith

A family-run distillery focused on grain-to-glass production.

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.

Precision Distilling in the Adelaide Hills | 5Nines

Small-batch whisky production focused on purity and precision.

What Australians Are Drinking | The Whisky List Data Insights

Data-driven insights into Australian whisky trends and buying habits.

Native Botanicals & Sustainable Gin | Applewood

Exploring native ingredients and sustainability in Australian gin.

AWAS – Australian Whisky Appreciation Society

Join Crafty & Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Niko, founder of AWAS - Australian Whisky Appreciation Society.

Bass & Flinders Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Holly of Bass & Flinders Distillery in Victoria.

Kalki Moon

Join Crafty & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Rick from Kalki Moon in Bundaberg QLD.

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.

Adams Distillery

Join Crafty & Todd as they Shoot the Shit with the crew from Adams Distillery.

The New Zealand Whisky Collection

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Greg Ramsey of the New Zealand Whisky Collection.

Newcastle Distilling Co

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Lucas of Newcastle Distilling Co

Barrel Brokers

Join Crafty & Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Robbie of Barrel Brokers.

Australian Distillers Association

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Paul McLeay, CEO of the Australian Distillers Association.

Gin Lane

Join Luke & The Todd (sans Crafty) as they Shoot the Shit with Lindsay from Gin Lane & Craft Booze Market in Sydney.

Little Juniper Distilling

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Stuart of Little Juniper Distilling in South Australia.

Craft Spirits from South Australia | Tin Shed Distilling Co

Ian shares the story behind Tin Shed Distilling Co in South Australia.

Sydney Gin, Venue Experience & Brand Identity | Hickson House

Tim Stones explains how Hickson House built a premium Sydney gin experience.

American Craft Distilling with Alan Bishop | Spirits of French Lick

Alan Bishop joins the show to talk American craft distilling and whisky.

Craft Distilling in Australia’s Top End | Willing Distillery

Dave shares what it takes to build a distillery in Australia’s Top End.

Australia’s Only Rice Whisky Distillery | Dusty Barrel

Nick Hope shares the challenges of producing Australia’s only rice whisky.

Gin Writing, Media & Storytelling | Still Magic

Marcel Thompson talks Still Magic, Gin Ventures, and spirits storytelling.

Callington Mill

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with John Ibrahim of Callington Mill.

Transwood Master Coopers

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Dave & Laurie of Transwood Master Coopers

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.

Unicorn Spirits

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with Ben, the crazy mastermind behind Unicorn Elixir.

Great Southern Distilling Co.

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as we shoot the shit with Cameron Syme of the Great Southern Distilling Co.

The Origins of Australian Whisky Revival | Lark Distillery

How Lark helped restart the Australian whisky industry.

Westland Distillery

Sustainable Distilling & Rye Whisky | Belgrove Distillery

Australia’s most sustainable distillery and its rye whisky focus.

Black Snake Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Rosemary & Stephen from Black Snake Distillery

Chase the Craft

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Jesse from Chase the Craft.

Award-Winning Gin & Liqueurs | Karu Distillery

Inside Karu Distillery’s approach to premium gin and liqueurs.

Sunny Hill Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with Sam from Sunny Hill Distillery

McHenry Distillery

Alex Dahlenburg

Corowa Distilling

Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Dean of Corowa Distilling.

Backwoods Distilling

Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Leigh from Backwoods Distilling.

Mobius Distilling

Join Crafty, The Todd & Luke as they Shoot the Shit with Philip & Alex from Mobius Distilling.

Hobart Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they shoot the shit with John from Hobart Distillery

The Islay Whisky Academy

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Rachel from The Islay Whisky Academy.

Derwent Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Robbie & Emma from Derwent Distillery in Tasmania. https://youtu.be/feTLJyp6tX0

Waterford Distillery

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Ned Gahan, Head Distiller at Waterford Distillery Ireland.

Barrel Making & Whisky Maturation | YN Oak Cooperage

How barrels shape whisky flavour and maturation.

Historic Whisky Production in NSW | Joadja Distillery

Reviving one of Australia’s oldest distilling sites.

Otter Craft Distilling (OCD)

Join Crafty, Luke & The Todd as they Shoot the Shit with Ed from OCD Distilling.

Terroir in Whisky Explained | Mark Reynier & Ned Gahan

A deep dive into terroir in whisky with Mark Reynier and Ned Gahan.