The Full Measure Podcast: Kylie Lethbridge | Goofy Whisky | Queensland In A Bottle Video
The Full Measure PodcastShow Notes
"Make it easier for the bona fide producers to make a living and then illegal alcohol doesn't pop up."
In a spot of serendipitous timing, The Full Measure team was at Grainstock – an industry gathering hosted by Voyager Craft Malt [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/business/voyager-craft-malt] in the Riverina – along with Australian Distillers Association CEO Kylie Lethbridge the week after the announcement that she would be stepping down from the role at the end of October.
It allowed us to welcome Kylie on to this edition of the weekly news pod to discuss the reasons behind her decision, as well as cast an eye over her 12 months in the role. Fresh from her joint presentation with Independent Brewers Association CEO Sabrina Kunz, we discuss a wide range of topics, including the ADA's recent progress and future goals, government advocacy, technical standards and illicit alcohol.
Luke and James also look at some of the week's other highlights, including the launch of the second sustainably-minded "Goofy Barrel" whisky from Hang 10 Distillery [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/distillery/hang-10-distillery], which makes use of surplus bread, another vets-supporting venture [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/event/14246/whipper-snapper-veterans-club-bbq-and-whiskey-ft-the-launch-of-the-pilgrim] from Whipper Snapper, Luke's recent presentation to the CIBD, and the latest, delicious Rum Consortium [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/tasting/celebrate-qld-rum-day-with-the-rum-consortium-2026-bottling] release.
We'll have more from Grainstock next week's extended edition too, when we hear from event founder Stu Whytcross, Gourmet Farmer Matthew Evans, and Pete Mackintosh from soon-to-launch Drip Rock Distillery.
Start of segments:
* 1:26 – Kylie Lethbridge * 24:42 – The Week's News
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