The Full Measure Podcast: Bellarine's Whisky By The Bay | Additives | Fleurieu | Papa Salt Video
The Full Measure PodcastShow Notes
Ahead of the 2026 edition of Whisky by the Bay, the spectacular celebration of Australian spirits taking place at The Whiskery – home of Bellarine Distillery [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/distillery/bellarine-distillery-the-whiskery] – on October 24, we're delighted to have co-owner and head distiller Craig Michael join us as guest host on our Weekly News podcast.
As well as discovering what they've got lined up for the festival, we touch upon the ethos driving the distillery founded by Russ Watson and the late Lorelle Warren, their approach to making award-winning whisky and gin, and their love of community.
Craig and Luke also reflect on our recent feature on additives in spirits [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/news/4230/whats-in-your-australian-spirit] – complete with an interview with Sebastian Reaburn of Anther Spirits – while chatting about the charms of Fleurieu Distillery's [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/distillery/fleurieu-distillery] whiskies, Papa Salt Gin [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/distilling-company/papa-salt-distillery] and maritime gins as a whole.
Start of segments: * 0:09 – Nil Desperandum [https://nildesperandum.com.au/] promo * 1:07 – Luke & Craig: Bellarine Distillery & Whisky By The Bay * 20:54 – The Full Measure Directory [https://thefullmeasure.com.au/directory] Discounts * 21:51 – Luke & Craig: Additives In Spirits, Fleurieu Distillery & Papa Salt
If you'd like to find out more about working with The Full Measure, feel free to drop Craig a line at [email protected].
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