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    These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

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    These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

    The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

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    Moon Dog Brewing Is Kicking Off Summer by Giving Away a Heap of Free Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzers

    Bring your vessel to Moon Dog's breweries to nab a free drink — or head to a number of other spots around the city, Sydney and Adelaide for a free schooner.

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    This Christmas Tinnie Tree Is Stacked with Craft Beers to Make Your Festive Season Extra Merry

    Forget regular Christmas trees — this brew-filled version makes a very jolly (and boozy) centrepiece.

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    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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    Chris Lucas and Never Never Distilling Have Created an Exclusive New Oyster Shell-Based Gin

    This new sip is a big, fresh expression of the Aussie coastline — crafted using oyster shells from Kangaroo Island as well as a host of seaside botanicals.

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    What One Coffee Lover Discovered After Switching to Oat Milk for a Whole Week

    A dedicated dairy drinker switched to oat for a week. How did it turn out?

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    Four Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

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    You Can Now Get Mr Black Espresso Martinis in Ready-to-Drink Cans

    The distiller and coffee roaster is now offering canned espresso martinis — and ten percent off your next order.

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    Four Pillars Has Launched Ready-to-Drink Gin and Tonic Cans Just in Time for Summer

    The RTDs are made with a hyper-concentrated version Four Pillars' rare dry gin and a special tonic designed to complement the spirit.

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    Grifter Brewing Co Is Making Great Beer Better for the Environment

    Feel better about beer with these innovative new four-pack holders that will massively reduce plastic waste.

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    These Two Aussie Distilleries Have Created a New Spirit That Pairs Malt and Botanical Flavours

    It's called Jennifer, it's made by Never Never Distilling Co and Sullivans Cove, and it can be subbed into both gin and whisky cocktails.

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    Stone and Wood, Two Birds and Fixation Breweries Have All Just Been Bought by Beer Giant Lion

    Lion has purchased the Fermentum Group of breweries, which also includes Little Dragon and Sunly Seltzer.

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    Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

    The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.

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    Australian Brewery Furphy Is Shouting a Free Beer to Folks Who've Had Both Their Jabs

    Get vaxxed, get a free brew — all thanks to Furphy's 'vaxxed to the pub' initiative.

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    VB Has Released a New Riff On Its Classic "Hard-Earned Thirst" Ad to Encourage Getting the Jab

    "A hard earned thirst comes from being all over town. Not from being in lockdown."

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    This App Lets You Buy Wine Direct From Boutique Winemakers All Over Australia

    iHeartWine cuts out the middleman to put more independent wine on your table and more profit in the pockets of local producers.

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    Four Pillars Is Releasing Two New Rare Dry Gins So You'd Best Make Room On Your Gin Shelf

    If you're a fan of the distillery's Rare Dry Gin, you'll want to try its new Rarer Dry Gin and Rarest Dry Gin — as made with yuzu and bergamot, respectively.

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    You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

    Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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    Darrell Lea Is Now Doing Liquorice Beer If You Can't Decide Whether to Get Dad Brews or Sweets

    The confectionery company has teamed up with Nomad Brewing Co on a dark chocolate liquorice stout made with Darrell Lea’s Batch 37 liquorice.

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    You Can Now Get Super-Nostalgic DIY Wizz Fizz Margarita Kits Delivered to Your Door

    Mix yourself up a batch of Cocktail Porter's sherbet margaritas — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.

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    Taka Gin Is the New Indigenous-Owned Label That's Making Spirits with Native Plants

    The Melbourne-produced tipple is made with lemon-scented gum leaf and native lemongrass.

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    Gordon's Has Released Its Own Alcohol-Free Gin So You Can Sip G&Ts Without the Next-Day Headache

    It still heroes the usual juniper flavour, but pairs it with zero booze.

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    Archie Rose and St Ali Have Whipped Up a New Coffee Whisky to Add to Your Whisky Shrine

    The Sydney distillery and Melbourne coffee roasters have teamed up on a new boozy caffeinated spirit that combines the former's single malt whisky with two of the latter's coffees.

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    Unico Zelo Has Released a Third Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth

    The sweet and juicy vermouth is back again — and it's perfect for easy at-home cocktails.

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    A monster sambo, flavour-packed salad and easy veggie tacos — add these to your recipe rotation, stat.

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    Bite-Sized: Three Easy, Meat-Free Dishes with Riyad Seewan of Henrietta Charcoal Chicken

    Need some new recipes to add to your rotation? We've got three easy, meat-free dishes to make at home.

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    Bite-Sized: Three Easy, Meat-Free Dishes with Dot Lee of Hartsyard

    Cure the midweek blues with these hearty, flavour-packed dishes.

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    Sydney's No-Waste Bar Re Is Now Bottling Its Cocktails and Delivering Them Nationally

    With Sydney currently in lockdown, the recently opened bar has launched the Re Up Bottle Shop to showcase its creative cocktails — which are made from excess, salvaged and foraged ingredients.

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    You Can Now Pick Up DIY Mulled Wine Kits to Steam Up Your Winter

    Jam Shed Wines is giving away mulled wine mixes with bottles of its Jam Shed shiraz at independent retailers.

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    Peanut Butter-Flavoured Whiskey Is the Next Creative Tipple You Can Add to Your Liquor Cabinet

    It tastes like peanut butter — obviously — with notes of vanilla and caramel popcorn, too.

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    You Can Now Get DIY Gelato Messina Dulce de Leche Espresso Martini Kits Delivered to Your Door

    Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up these cocktails — and you can subscribe to get a new kit delivered every month.

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    An Explorer's Guide to Hong Kong

    From verdant, mountainous peaks to secluded, sandy beaches, a different side of the harbour city awaits.

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    A Luxury Guide to Hong Kong

    As one of the world's great financial hubs, it's probably no surprise that Hong Kong has long been a playground for the wealthy.

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    These 57 Australian Venues Will Soon Be Pouring Zero-Proof Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cocktails

    Hospitality chain Australian Venue Co is ramping up its low- and no-alcohol game from July 1.

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    An Art Lover's Guide to Hong Kong

    Once best known as one of the world's major financial hubs, the harbour city has now made a name for itself thanks to a booming creative scene.

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    Tasmania's Devil's Corner Has Opened a Pop-Up Cellar Door While Its Current Site Gets a Revamp

    Sit around the fire pit, then soak in views of the Hazards mountain range and Moulting Lagoon from the adjacent lookout.

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    This Year's Australian International Beer Awards Have Revealed the Country's Top Brewers

    35 trophies were awarded with favourites like Hop Nation, Bentspoke and Dollar Bill Brewing honoured.

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