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We’ll drink to that – Empirical Spirits is bringing a taste of Copenhagen to Australia — The Grocer

We’ll drink to that – Empirical Spirits is bringing a taste of Copenhagen to Australia

14 Nov 2019

Copenhagen is a kind of utopia where 62-percent of commuters ride bicycles, parental leave is 52 weeks long and interiors are so cosy they invented a new word to describe it – Hygge. It’s no surprise then, that this city is also home to Empirical Spirits, a company leading the spirits pack in flavour innovation. If Copenhagen is a little far to travel for your next knock-off drink, you needn’t worry. From Sunday December 1, Empirical Spirits will be available in bars, restaurants and retailers across Australia. more

Summer sips sorted – Australia's first alcoholic seltzer is here! — The Grocer

Summer sips sorted – Australia’s first alcoholic seltzer is here!

07 Nov 2019

If you've never heard of a seltzer let alone a hard seltzer, don't worry, you aren't on your lonesome but we're calling it now – it's going to be the drink of summer, particularly for those who have a penchant for day drinking. Australia, say hello to Quincy, Australia's first low carb, low sugar alcoholic seltzer. more

Bite-sized delight – spruce up your work lunch and life with a (tiny) jar of Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese — The Grocer

Bite-sized delight – spruce up your work lunch and life with a (tiny) jar of Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese

31 Oct 2019

Look, we'll admit it. The vast majority of us here at The Weekend Edition are total turophiles. There, we said it. We don't just like cheese, we love it! We obsess over it and spend more time than we'd like to admit talking about it and thinking about it which is precisely why we're so excited that Meredith Dairy has released its delicious marinated goat cheese in super handy 100-gram jars. more

Burleigh bar Rosella's teams up with Bundaberg Rum to release an exclusive Bundy blend — The Grocer

Burleigh bar Rosella’s teams up with Bundaberg Rum to release an exclusive Bundy blend

17 Oct 2019

Ahh yes, the good ol' Bundy Rum. Some of us love it, some loathe it – either way, we can all agree on the fact that Bundaberg Rum is a true Aussie icon. We all know rum in general is having its time in the spotlight again, similar to the revival of gin and whisky, and now Gold Coasters have more reason to jump on the rum bandwagon – the Rosella's X Bundy Rum collab. more

Smells like gin, tastes like Christmas – Four Pillars releases special holiday drop — The Grocer

Smells like gin, tastes like Christmas – Four Pillars releases special holiday drop

17 Oct 2019

Whether you've been eagerly counting the weekends until Christmas (there are less than 10, by the way) or you're firmly in denial that it's already October, Four Pillars invites you to sip some festive cheer with its limited-edition batch of Australian Christmas Gin. more

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with Whisky Loot's boozy advent calendar — The Grocer

Have yourself a merry little Christmas with Whisky Loot’s boozy advent calendar

17 Oct 2019

Between insane work deadlines and jammed carparks filled to the brim with frenzied shoppers, December is the definition of hectic. If you need a little something to look forward to at the end (or start) of the day, give yourself or a fellow whisky lover a real gift by way of a whisky advent calendar by Whisky Loot and have yourself a merry little Christmas. more

Fancy a specific drop? TextWine is your own personal sommelier — The Grocer

Fancy a specific drop? TextWine is your own personal sommelier

10 Oct 2019

Sometimes wines are hit and miss. Some will make your tastebuds do a little happy dance and linger in your memory long after the last sip whilst others are destined to be erased. If you have ever experienced the pain of falling in love with a wine at a restaurant but have then forgotten the name of it when you went to find it again (possibly because you enjoyed it a little too hard) or you want to relive a special memory with a particular drop but have no idea where to find it, you need TextWine in your life. more

Sip sophisticated (non-boozy) botanical infusions from Freemahon — The Grocer

Sip sophisticated (non-boozy) botanical infusions from Freemahon

19 Sep 2019

Whether you're one of the increasing number of Australians who are booze-free by choice or you're just looking for an alcohol-free alternative that doesn't feel like a kids drink, rip open a sachet of Freemahon, a premium non-alcoholic botanical compound infusion. more

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Get natural and organic wines delivered to your door with Act of Wine's tailored subscription — The Grocer

Get natural and organic wines delivered to your door with Act of Wine’s tailored subscription

19 Sep 2019

It's Friday, you're standing in the wine aisle at your local bottle shop perusing the labels for something that stands out and captures your attention, something new. After several minutes, you become overwhelmed at the sheer volume of choice and you opt for the old familiar bottle you've had a thousand times before. If this scenario sounds a little too familiar or you're looking to step up your home sipping game, say hello to Act of Wine's subscription service for natural and organic drops – it could very well be the best thing since sliced bread, except it's better than bread because it's wine. more

Beer, reimagined – Stone & Wood's new watermelon-infused release The Gatherer is here — The Grocer

Beer, reimagined – Stone & Wood’s new watermelon-infused release The Gatherer is here

16 Sep 2019

Love beer? This is for you. Don't love beer? This is also for you. Let us introduce you to The Gatherer, the latest drop of tinnies from the team at Byron Bay-born indie brewery Stone & Wood. While it identifies as beer, it's a completely reimagined and totally delicious new take. more

Zero-alcohol wine alternative Non delivers flavour, body and complexity, minus the booze — The Grocer

Zero-alcohol wine alternative Non delivers flavour, body and complexity, minus the booze

12 Sep 2019

Slowly but surely, the alcohol market is shifting in a number of ways. More people are seeking out higher-quality, locally produced booze and are drinking less of it. There's also a fair chunk of 30-somethings nowadays that choose to not drink alcohol at all. Fundraisers like Dry July and Ocsober are encouraging thousands of regular drinkers to try a month off the sauce. Plus, we can't forget the large cross section of social sippers that have come to the grim realisation that, no matter how many burgers and Beroccas we consume, we just don't bounce back from hangovers like we used to in our early 20s. These changing habits have forged a pathway for (quality) no-alcohol alternatives, and one of the newest arrivals in the booze-free sphere is Non. more

Airlift the essentials – Wing drone delivery takes flight in Logan — The Grocer

Airlift the essentials – Wing drone delivery takes flight in Logan

11 Sep 2019

A quick trip to the shops is never just that – quick. Being caught out without the essentials is more of a hassle than we care to acknowledge, and sometimes we simply don't have the time to drop everything and make a mad dash to the supermarket. Well, one company is coming up with a nifty solution to this problem by using drones. Yes, those remote-controlled flying robots are the next wave in express delivery mechanisms, and Wing is bringing its up-and-coming drone delivery service to Logan. Out of milk? In dire need of a screwdriver? Crave a coffee like your life depends on it? Wing is your robotic guardian angel, dropping off these necessities at your door. more

New food-delivery service Farm2Market brings produce from Australian farmers to your door — The Grocer

New food-delivery service Farm2Market brings produce from Australian farmers to your door

04 Sep 2019

With farmers across the country doing it bloody tough, the need for all of us to shop local and direct our pennies toward Australian-grown produce has never been more apparent. With the conveniences of major supermarkets, it can be hard to take the leap and only buy farm-fresh food. Though, the process has been made a little easier with the arrival of Farm2Market on the Gold Coast. more

Finger limes and saltbush – Miami's Lost Palms cracks open its new Native Series of beers — The Grocer

Finger limes and saltbush – Miami’s Lost Palms cracks open its new Native Series of beers

01 Aug 2019

The legends at Miami brewery Lost Palms are known for their quality brews and intriguing creations (we're looking at you, key-lime-pie sour). Now, the team is showcasing the tastes of Australia in tinnie form with its all-new Native Series. more

The Weekend Series: five boutique Queensland honey brands to drizzle over everything — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: five boutique Queensland honey brands to drizzle over everything

25 Jul 2019

By now, most of us are well aware of the plight of the bee. From widespread losses of bee colonies to underperforming Queens, it’s a conundrum that has stirred up plenty of conversation, controversy and calls for help. Indeed, the strong must protect the sweet, so we’ve rounded up five boutique Queensland honey brands that are not only supporting bees but also producing some mighty fine nectar perfect for winter indulgences. more

The makers of Ink Gin to release a distinctive new red-hued creation — The Grocer

The makers of Ink Gin to release a distinctive new red-hued creation

22 Jul 2019

Four years after releasing its famed deep-purple Ink Gin, Tumbulgum's Husk Distillers will this week unveil the newest member of its colourful family – the vibrant-red Ink Sloe & Berry Gin. The distinctive new scarlet sip will be officially released at Husk's recently opened distillery on Wednesday July 24, though you'll want to be quick – it's only a small batch and numbers are limited! more

Mana Cold Brew delivers unadulterated coffee in recyclable packaging — The Grocer

Mana Cold Brew delivers unadulterated coffee in recyclable packaging

18 Jul 2019

Move over, goon sack. These guys are pouring the kind of boxed happiness that will kickstart your day in the most delicious way possible. more

The Weekend Series: five local craft gin brands to line your liquor cabinet — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: five local craft gin brands to line your liquor cabinet

11 Jul 2019

Gin may be an acquired taste, but when you’ve got the hankering, you should do it right and drink it well. Think small-batch distilleries, custom-made stills and native Australian botanicals. We’ve rounded up five premium purveyors from across the country whose little beauties you should be pouring into your next G&T. more

Good Pair Days matches delectable drops with thirsty drinkers — The Grocer

Good Pair Days matches delectable drops with thirsty drinkers

04 Jul 2019

Meet the indispensable new ally you need in your drinking team before you open that next bottle of wine. more

The Bucha of Byron releases an alcoholic kombucha spiked with gin, rum and vodka — The Grocer

The Bucha of Byron releases an alcoholic kombucha spiked with gin, rum and vodka

04 Jul 2019

Kombucha has long been known for its health benefits, renowned for giving us a gut-healing, effervescent hit of probiotics, enzymes and other good stuff. Now the popular living elixir has been given a fun new 'boozy' spin thanks to the talented folk at The Bucha of Byron. That's right – alcoholic kombucha is now a thing. more

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