Show Notes
For the past 16 years, The Crafty Pint has been telling the stories of Australia's craft beer industry.
Now it's time for the next chapter.
Meet The Full Measure, a new independent publication dedicated to Australian spirits.
Founded by James Smith, together with award-winning spirits writer Luke McCarthy, The Full Measure has been created to do for the Australian spirits community what The Crafty Pint has done for beer: shine a light on the people, places and products shaping one of Australia's most exciting drinks industries.
From Australian whisky, rum and brandy to gin, vodka, agave spirits and everything in between, we'll be covering the stories behind the bottles, profiling distilleries, exploring Australia's best bars and bottleshops, sharing industry news, educational features, events and much more.
The goal is simple: to become the home of independent Australian spirits journalism and the go-to destination for anyone who wants to discover, learn about, and celebrate the country's incredible spirits scene.
We're almost ready to pour the first measure.
Follow along, share the journey, and be there when we launch.
🥃 Welcome to The Full Measure.
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