Spirited Discussions Eos Creative

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!
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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/

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!
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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/

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.
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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/

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!
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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

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.
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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

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.
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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