Los mejores podcasts de James Atkinson (2024)

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Seven Seasons Spirits back in family hands 21:11

11d ago21:11

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We welcome back to the show Daniel Motlop of Seven Seasons Spirits, who we previously met back in May 2021. Coming up, Daniel reveals that Seven Seasons has returned to majority family ownership following the demise of his former business partner and distributor, Mighty Craft. Mighty Craft backer Pure Asset Management has emerged as Daniel’s new bu…

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Diplomatico's super premium rums, with master distiller Nelson Hernandez 17:58

27d ago17:58

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Nelson Hernandez is master distiller at Venezuela’s Diplomatico Rum, where he has worked for an incredible 38 years. After studying mechanical engineering, Nelson initially worked in the oil industry before taking a job in 1986 as Maintenance and Project Manager at the Diplomatico distillery. Working alongside rum master Tito Cordero, Nelson learnt…

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Soda company StrangeLove's unlikely origin story 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

We're joined this episode by James Bruce, who together with school friend Stafford Fox founded StrangeLove Beverage Co in Byron Bay, Australia, in 2012. StrangeLove is an unlikely story of entrepreneurialism that began with a single product –StrangeLove Organic Ginger Beer Energy Elixir – ‘a ginger beer so hot it was almost undrinkable’ that also c…

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McLaren Vale's Chapel Hill Winery celebrates its 50th vintage 25:38

1M ago25:38

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Michael Fragos is chief winemaker and general manager at McLaren Vale winery Chapel Hill, which this year celebrated its 50th vintage. Michael has been with the company for the last 21 of those vintages. So, in this special episode of Drinks Adventures – produced in partnership with Chapel Hill – he shares his insights on the winery’s evolution and…

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Australian spirits targets $1 billion export opportunity 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

This is a special episode of the show reporting on Australian spirits’ ambitions of becoming a $1 billion export industry by 2035. We all know the quality is there, and that $1 billion objective is what economics firm Mandala Partners believes is achievable if the Federal Government gets behind the Australian spirits industry, just as it has done f…

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Keg thieves meet their match with Konvoy 24:09

2M ago24:09

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We're joined this episode by Wade Rushton-Clarke, chief executive officer, Australia and New Zealand at keg rental company Konvoy Kegs. The issue of lost and stolen kegs has long plagued brewers in Australia. But you may have seen earlier this year, a spike in instances of large-scale keg theft by opportunists who were then flogging the empty kegs …

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From beer to seaweed: Mountain Goat founder Cam Hines 40:58

3M ago40:58

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We're joined this episode by Cam Hines, co-founder of pioneering Australian craft brewer Mountain Goat. Cam exited the beer industry after the sale of Mountain Goat in 2015 to Asahi, which was one of the first in a series of craft beer acquisitions by the major brewers over the last decade. I was pretty intrigued when I learned that Cam had returne…

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Kristy Lark-Booth's eclectic Tasmanian spirits 31:09

3M ago31:09

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We’re joined this episode by Kristy Lark-Booth, founder of Killara Distillery in Tasmania. Kristy is a second-generation distiller, following in the footsteps of her parents Bill and Lyn Lark, who of course pioneered the modern Australian craft spirits industry when they opened Lark Distillery in 1992. Kristy founded Killara Distillery in 2016 and …

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Mumm Terroirs sparkling wine with chief winemaker Trina Smith 18:14

3M ago18:14

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We’re joined this episode by Trina Smith, chief winemaker of white wine and sparkling wine for Pernod Ricard Winemakers. Sparkling is one of the top performing wine styles in Australia, with current economic conditions driving many of us to choose more affordable wine alternatives to champagne. This scenario has been a boon for Mumm Terroirs, the r…

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Black Hops Brewing rebooted: New CEO speaks 29:05

3M ago29:05

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Veteran drinks industry executive Nick Boots returns to the Drinks Adventures podcast, having just taken on a new challenge as CEO of Gold Coast, Queensland-based brewery Black Hops Brewing. This follows a 12-month stint consulting with craft breweries in Australia and New Zealand under the company name The Business Of Beer, prior to which he was g…

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Danish whisky pioneer Stauning is going global 36:34

4M ago36:34

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In this opening episode of Season 19 we meet Alex Munch, co-founder of Denmark’s Stauning Whisky. Stauning was founded in 2005 by nine friends with diverse career backgrounds, none of them related to the drinks industry. But what they didn’t know ultimately took them down a path of craft whisky production that was quite distinctive and on trend; sh…

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Tasmanian whisky stalwart Hellyers Road crowfunds new chapter 31:30

5M ago31:30

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In this episode we meet Derek Charge, who is CEO of Hellyers Road Distillery in Tasmania. Hellyers Road was founded in 1997 by a group of dairy farmers who decided to diversify their business into the production of whisky. At the time of this episode going to air, the company is in the final stages of an equity crowdfunding campaign that has alread…

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World champion gluten-free beer: Two Bays Brewing 30:19

6M ago30:19

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In this episode, we meet Richard Jeffares, founder of the gluten-free brewery Two Bays, which recently won a gold medal for its Session Ale at the World Beer Cup. The World Beer Cup is often referred to as ‘The Olympics Of Beer’. It's held in America every two years and unlike most of the other drinks competitions around, there is only one gold, si…

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A whisky nerd turns pro: Rod Berry of Amber Lane Distillery 35:57

6M ago35:57

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We're joined this episode by Rod Berry of Amber Lane, a whisky distillery based in the Yarramalong Valley, north of Sydney. Rod’s longstanding enthusiasm for whisky gradually evolved into an obsession while working in his previous career as a lawyer. Ultimately, Rod joined forces with friend and fellow whisky enthusiast Phil Townsend to set up the …

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Chef Michael Ryan's spirits venture, Beechworth Bitters 28:00

6M ago28:00

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In this episode we return to Beechworth in High Country Victoria, after having Ben Kraus from Bridge Road Brewers on the show last year. This time we’re joined by chef Michael Ryan from the highly acclaimed Beechworth restaurant, Provenance, to discuss Beechworth Bitters Company, his side project dedicated to amaro and cocktail bitters. A few years…

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F1 star Valtteri Bottas and Corrina Wright of Ihana Wine 26:49

6M ago26:49

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Ihana Wine is a boutique wine brand launched by Finnish Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas in partnership with sixth generation McLaren Vale wine company Oliver’s Taranga. A ten-time race winner currently driving for the Kick Sauber F1 team, Valtteri shares with us his longstanding passion for wine, and specifically South Australian shiraz, which h…

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Chuck Hahn returns with Chuck & Son's Brewing Co 24:48

7M ago24:48

24:48

We're joined this episode by the founders of Sydney’s newest craft brewery, Chuck & Son’s Brewing Company. And yes, we’re talking about Chuck Hahn, who is sensationally making a return to the brewing industry in partnership with his son Scott. Chuck notched up 50 years in the brewing industry in 2021, which we celebrated on this podcast with this s…

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Stupendous Savagnin with Crittenden Wines 25:39

7M ago25:39

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Rollo Crittenden is general manager, winemaker and vineyard manager of Crittenden Wines in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula region. Mornington Peninsula is synonymous with premium quality pinot noir and chardonnay, and Crittenden certainly excels at making wine from those varieties. But when it comes to differentiating the winery from its peers, Rol…

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Distillers toast 20 years at April conference 12:46

7M ago12:46

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The Australian Distillers Association is the peak body for the 700 craft distillers that are now spread across the country, up from just 40 a decade ago. I work pretty closely with the ADA and its chief executive Paul McLeay in my day job as media & communications manager of Spirits & Cocktails Australia. In this bonus episode, Paul and I catch up …

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How craft beer turmoil is impacting supplier Bintani 31:41

7M ago31:41

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Last year I reported on the worrying spate of insolvencies in the drinks industry, particularly among craft brewers. And things have gotten even worse so far in 2024. Dave Padden of Sydney’s Akasha Brewing was pretty open with us last year on the show about the difficulties his business was confronting. Sadly, Akasha last week became the latest bre…

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Tarac unveils debut whiskies made for blending 21:06

7M ago21:06

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Back in early 2023 we met Jeremy Blanks and Greg Jackson of Tarac, the largest distiller of grape spirit in Australia, which is diversifying into the contract production of whisky. Twelve months on, Jeremy and Greg return to the show having recently had their first trial whiskies come of age. I’ve had a chance to taste these whiskies that have been…

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Andrew Caillard MW on his wine opus, The Australian Ark 43:24

7M ago43:24

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We’re joined again this episode by Andrew Caillard MW, one of Australia’s leading authorities on wine. Andrew was last on the show in November 2020 discussing the debut of two Australian wines on the prestigious international wine marketplace, La Place de Bordeaux. This time Andrew joins us to discuss his magnum opus, The Australian Ark, the most e…

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My whisky ethos: Lark Distilling CEO Satya Sharma 51:42

8M ago51:42

51:42

Satya Sharma is the new CEO of Australia’s pioneering whisky company, Lark Distilling. Sash – as he prefers to be called – has only been on deck since May 2023. But already, he has put his stamp on the Lark business. The frenzy of special releases has been dialled back in favour of a clearly defined core range. Export deals have been announced for …

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Sparkling shiraz, Australia’s own wine style 20:05

11M ago20:05

20:05

Victorian winery Seppelt today is probably best known for its exquisite table wines. I’m talking about St Peters Shiraz from its home region of the Grampians, and chardonnay, riesling and pinot noir from the esteemed Drumborg Vineyard in the cooler climes of Henty. Perhaps lesser known to some of us is Seppelt’s rich heritage in sparkling wines. In…

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Champion cider maker Tim Jones turns hand to vinegar 21:52

11M ago21:52

21:52

Dr Tim Jones is undoubtedly one of Australia’s top cider makers. After starting his drinks production career making industrial cider in Cascade Brewery, Tim joined Willie Smith’s as head cider maker in 2014. He stayed in that role until 2020 and during that period of almost six years, Willie Smith’s won a stack of trophies for its ciders showcasing…

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Seven Seasons Spirits back in family hands 21:11

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Diplomatico's super premium rums, with master distiller Nelson Hernandez 17:58

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Soda company StrangeLove's unlikely origin story 38:42

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McLaren Vale's Chapel Hill Winery celebrates its 50th vintage 25:38

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Australian spirits targets $1 billion export opportunity 23:42

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Keg thieves meet their match with Konvoy 24:09

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From beer to seaweed: Mountain Goat founder Cam Hines 40:58

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Kristy Lark-Booth's eclectic Tasmanian spirits 31:09

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Mumm Terroirs sparkling wine with chief winemaker Trina Smith 18:14

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Black Hops Brewing rebooted: New CEO speaks 29:05

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Danish whisky pioneer Stauning is going global 36:34

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Tasmanian whisky stalwart Hellyers Road crowfunds new chapter 31:30

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World champion gluten-free beer: Two Bays Brewing 30:19

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A whisky nerd turns pro: Rod Berry of Amber Lane Distillery 35:57

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Chef Michael Ryan's spirits venture, Beechworth Bitters 28:00

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F1 star Valtteri Bottas and Corrina Wright of Ihana Wine 26:49

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Chuck Hahn returns with Chuck & Son's Brewing Co 24:48

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Stupendous Savagnin with Crittenden Wines 25:39

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Distillers toast 20 years at April conference 12:46

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How craft beer turmoil is impacting supplier Bintani 31:41

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Tarac unveils debut whiskies made for blending 21:06

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Andrew Caillard MW on his wine opus, The Australian Ark 43:24

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My whisky ethos: Lark Distilling CEO Satya Sharma 51:42

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Sparkling shiraz, Australia’s own wine style 20:05

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Champion cider maker Tim Jones turns hand to vinegar 21:52

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