Spirited Discussions

Eos Creative

Welcome to Spirited Discussions, a captivating podcast hosted by the esteemed Lachlan Watt, acclaimed as the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards' Best Bar Manager in the World. Spirited Discussions aims to cultivate an inclusive community of kindred spirits, uniting individuals who share a fervent passion for expanding their understanding of the fascinating realm of spirits. Through our podcast, we aspire to offer listeners an engaging and enlightening platform to delve into the cultural significance of spirits worldwide—an often overlooked facet of the alcohol landscape. Moreover, we will delve into the historical origins, contemporary developments, and future trajectories within the industry. With Lachlan Watt's profound expertise and contagious enthusiasm for spirits, Spirited Discussions becomes an essential auditory experience for anyone seeking to embark on an enthralling exploration into the captivating world of alcohol. Join us on this intoxicating journey, where knowledge and enjoyment converge. Tune in to Spirited Discussions and expand your horizons within the realm of spirits. Follow on Instagram: @spirited_discussions

  1. 26/03/2024

    Bush Botanical Booze: Australian Natives in Spirits with Luke McCarthy

    This week, Lachlan is diving into the rich biodiversity of Australia's flora in spirits while welcoming a favourite guest, Luke McCarthy, with special guest and co-producer, Lindsay Marriott. Discover how indigenous botanicals like lemon myrtle, finger lime, and Tasmanian pepperberry are transforming the landscape of mixology and spirits in Australia. If you think you've heard all of the creative ways that Australia is coming up with new flavours, you're wrong. Buckle up, tune in and learn something new! Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions SHOW NOTES:Tasmanian Pepperberry - https://tuckerbush.com.au/pepperberry-tasmannia-lanceolata/ Strawberry Gum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_olida River Red Gum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus_camaldulensis Lemon Myrtle - https://www.bushfoodshop.com.au/lemon-myrtle/ Kakadu Plum - https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/discover/nature/plants/kakadu-plum/ Davidson Plum - https://anfab.org.au/main.asp?_=Davidson%20Plum Illawarra Plum - https://tuckerbush.com.au/illawarra-plum-podocarpus-elatus/ Quandong Plum - https://www.bushfoodshop.com.au/quandong/ Lillypilly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syzygium_smithii Finger Lime - https://tuckerbush.com.au/finger-lime-citrus-australasica/ Desert Lime - https://anfab.org.au/main.asp?_=Desert%20Lime  Macadamia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macadamia Weeping Grass - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microlaena_stipoides Botanic Australis - https://www.botanicaustralis.com/ Poor Toms - https://poortoms.com/ Four Pillar “Modern Australia" - https://fourpillarsgin.com/products/modern-australian-gin Kangaroo Island Spirits - https://kangarooislandspirits.com.au/ Coastal Daisy Bush - https://tuckerbush.com.au/wild-rosemary-olearia-axillaris/ Karkalla - https://tuckerbush.com.au/karkalla-carpobrotus-virescens-bain/ Spring Bay Distillery - https://springbaydistillery.com.au/ Dasher + Fisher - https://www.dasherandfisher.au/ Seven Seasons - https://www.seven-seasons.com.au/ 78 Degrees - https://78degrees.com.au/ Kinglake Distillery - https://kinglakedistillery.com.au/ Archie Rose Distilling Co. “Heritage Red Gum Cask Single Malt Whisky” - https://archierose.com.au/shop/product/heritage-red-gum-cask-single-malt-whisky Headlands Distilling Co. “Illawarra Plum” - https://headlands.com.au/product-category/illawarra-plum/ Cape Byron Distillery - https://capebyrondistillery.com/

    1h 1m

  2. 19/03/2024

    Shaken, Stirred and Savoured: The Perfect Martini with Kayla Reid

    The phrase that changed everything - "Shaken; not stirred". Making waves as a consultant and slinging cocktails at the infamous Black Pearl cocktail bar in Melbourne, Kayla Reid, "a huge martini drinker" herself, brings her extensive hospitality experience into the studio this week to discuss the finesse and delicacies of the perfect martini with Lachlan. From the origins of this timeless cocktail to modern twists and variations, join them as they uncover the secrets to crafting a drink that transcends mere mixology, becoming a true culinary experience. So grab your favourite gin or vodka, add a dash of vermouth and your garnish of choice and cheers us once again! Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions SHOW NOTES:Lychee Lounge - https://lychee-lounge.com.au/ Leftys Music Hall -  https://leftysmusichall.com.au/ Cobbler Bar - https://www.cobblerbar.com/ Savile Row Bar - https://www.savilerowbar.com.au/ Black Pearl - https://www.blackpearlbar.com.au/

    44 min

  3. 12/03/2024

    Zero Proof Pleasures: The Art of the Mocktail with Priscilla Leong & Paul Hammond

    The demand for bars and restaurants to have perfectly balanced, non-alcoholic drinks on their menu in 2024 has skyrocketed! To understand this industry and hype better, Lachlan invited Priscilla Leong and Paul Hammond into the studio. While being allergic to alcohol itself, Priscilla never let that stop her love of the industry and won the prestigious title of 2022 Australian Bartender of the Year. Her love of high-quality ingredients led her and her partner, Paul, to start Flowing Bowl; specialising in creative cocktails, consultancy and hospitality training. Open your fave non-alc drink, and tune into this incredible episode that will creatively expand your mind and allow you to enjoy Dry July better this year. Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions SHOW NOTES:Flowing Bowl: https://www.flowingbowl.com/Tea Leaves - https://www.tealeaves.com.au/ Four Pillar’s Bandwagon Dry - https://fourpillarsgin.com/products/bandwagon-dry Palermo - https://bardinet.fr/en/alcohol-free/palermo The Everleigh Bottling Co. - https://everleighbottling.com/ Ten Minutes by Tractor - https://www.tenminutesbytractor.com.au/index.cfm? Non - https://www.non.world/ Hop Nation Brewing Co. - https://hopnation.com.au/ Heaps Normal - https://heapsnormal.com/

    39 min

  4. 05/03/2024

    Uncorked Down Under: Exploring Australian Wine Regions with Clare Harmon

    Join our host, Lachlan, in the studio with Clare Harmon this week as they travel through the diverse landscape of Australian wine. An expert distiller and viticulturist, Clare made a name for herself in the Melbourne hospitality industry before furthering her education regarding all things grape. From the iconic Shiraz of the Barossa Valley to the crisp Sauvignon Blancs of the Margaret River region, listen now to uncork the secrets behind the success of Australian winemaking. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions Show Notes:Whisky & Alement - https://whiskyandale.com.au/ Overeem Whisky - https://overeemwhisky.com/ Barossa Valley (Wineries) - https://www.barossa.com/wine/our_wineries McLaren Vale - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/mclaren-vale-wineries-and-cellar-doors Adelaide Hills - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/the-best-adelaide-hills-wineries-pubs-and-cellar-doors Clare Valley - https://southaustralia.com/travel-blog/clare-valley-wineries-and-cellar-doors Yarra Valley - https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/eat-and-drink McHenry Hohnen - https://www.mchenryhohnen.com.au/ Brettanomyces - https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-everything-guide-to-brettanomyces/ Penfold Grange - https://www.penfolds.com/en-au/grange Ballycroft - https://www.ballycroft.com/ Rieslingfreak - https://rieslingfreak.com/ Clonakilla - https://clonakilla.com.au/ Yangarra - https://www.yangarra.com/ Pannell - https://pannell.com.au/ Windows Estate - https://www.windowsestate.com/ Mewstone - https://www.mewstonewines.com.au/ Kalleske - https://www.kalleske.com/?v=6cc98ba2045f

    50 min

  5. 20/02/2024

    Pour Decisions: The Bitter-Sweet World of Amari and Liqueur with Nick Tesar and Hugh Leech

    Strap in while co-owners of Marionette Liqueurs, Nick Tesar and Hugh Leech, have a chat with Lachlan this week about Liqueurs and Amari. Originally created to preserve fruits and herbs, Liqueurs and Amari are now a staple behind any home or business bar. Listen now to find out where they come from, how they're made, and the best way to start exploring these bartender favourite spirits and expanding your knowledge. Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions Show Notes:Marionette Liqueurs - https://www.marionette.com.auFour Pillars - https://www.fourpillarsgin.comGin Palace - https://www.ginpalace.com.au/#Tamborine Mountain Distillery - https://tamborinemountaindistillery.comMr Black - https://www.mrblack.co/auMr West - https://mrwest.com.auBefore + After Bar - https://www.instagram.com/beforeandafterbar/ Vermuteria - https://www.instagram.com/beforeandafterbar/Sortilege Whisky - https://www.sortilegewhisky.com/en/Spirit Works Distillery - https://www.spiritworksdistillery.comBehind the Bar with Cara Devine - https://www.behindthebarwithcaradevine.comSteve the Bartender - https://stevethebartender.com.au

    58 min

  6. 13/02/2024

    The Humble Vodka: From Royal Beginnings to Mastering Mixology with Seb Reaburn

    Largely the most overlooked, underrated spirit, Vodka has a rich history and we've got Sebastian Reyburn in the studio this week to tell us all about it. Seb is a passionate distiller (starting and owning multiple in his life!) and history buff, who cut his teeth at the best cocktail bars in London in the 90's before coming back to Melbourne. Lachlan and Seb will take you through the misconceptions around vodka and why you should be looking to this spirit with a better eye. Pour a glass of favourite frozen vodka, and get reacquainted with this spirit that, like us, you probably have some interesting memories of from when you were young. Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions Bars/Distilleries Mentioned in Ep:Top Shelf International (TSI) - http://www.topshelfgroup.com.auGrainshaker - https://www.grainshaker.com.auSaint Felix - https://saintfelix.com.auManly Spirits Co. - https://manlyspirits.com.auIntinerant Spirits - https://itinerantspirits.comSeven Seasons - https://www.seven-seasons.com.auHartshorn Distillery - https://hartshorndistillery.com.auAnther Distilleray - https://anther.com.auBar 1806 - https://www.1806.com.au

    1h 5m

  7. 06/02/2024

    Tropicana Cocktails: Slinging Zesty Delights with Fred Siggins

    Throw on an Aloha shirt and have some fun with us this week as we explore the world of Tropicana Drinks with Fred Siggins. Fred is a Melbourne based drinks expert, writer and co-owner of Goodwater Bar in Northcote, Victoria with over 20 years of experience in spirits and the hospitality industry. He also really likes Mai Tais and Piña Coladas, which make him the perfect guest for this adventurous episode.  Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions  SHOW NOTESJeff "Beachbum" Berry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Berry_(mixologist)Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Beachbum-Berrys-Sippin-Safari-Anniversary/dp/194119916X Donn Beach: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donn_BeachVictor Jules Bergeron Jr (Trader Vic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trader_Vic%27s Bars Mentioned:Goodwater: https://goodwater.melbourneBlack Pearl: https://www.blackpearlbar.com.auSmuggler's Cove: https://www.smugglerscovesf.comTrailer Happiness: https://trailerh.com

    59 min

  8. 28/01/2024

    Effervescent Elegance: The World of Bubbly Wonders

    We're popping the cork on 2024 and Season Two with all things bubbly wine! Your favourite awkward host, Lachlan Watt, is back with special guest and bubbly expert Wiremu Andrews. Hailing from New Zealand and falling in love with wine to become a sommelier and viticulturist, Wiremu joins us to discuss the differences, complexities and nuances of Champagne, Prosecco, Pet Nat and more. Sabre your favourite bottle and join us as we kick off Season Two with this sparkling episode! Follow us on Instagram: @spirited_discussions

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Spirited Discussions, a captivating podcast hosted by the esteemed Lachlan Watt, acclaimed as the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards' Best Bar Manager in the World. Spirited Discussions aims to cultivate an inclusive community of kindred spirits, uniting individuals who share a fervent passion for expanding their understanding of the fascinating realm of spirits. Through our podcast, we aspire to offer listeners an engaging and enlightening platform to delve into the cultural significance of spirits worldwide—an often overlooked facet of the alcohol landscape. Moreover, we will delve into the historical origins, contemporary developments, and future trajectories within the industry. With Lachlan Watt's profound expertise and contagious enthusiasm for spirits, Spirited Discussions becomes an essential auditory experience for anyone seeking to embark on an enthralling exploration into the captivating world of alcohol. Join us on this intoxicating journey, where knowledge and enjoyment converge. Tune in to Spirited Discussions and expand your horizons within the realm of spirits. Follow on Instagram: @spirited_discussions

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  • Creator
    Eos Creative
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eos Creative Pty Ltd