Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Australia

  1. Pronounced acid on the nose. Morello cherry, salted Davidson plum and rose petals on the palate. A splash of soda really showcases the length and breadth of this shrub.

    01. Ziggy's Wild Foods - Native Lilly Pilly, Lemon Myrtle & Wild Lavender Shrub

    State: New South Wales Category: Soft Drinks, Mixers, Shrubs, Cordials
  2. Blood orange, menthol and Campari vibes. Balanced – the sweet and bitter holding hands.

    02. Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Italian Orange

    State: New South Wales Category: Non-Alcoholic Spirits
  3. Zesty citrus nose with a little mandarin that is fresh and lively. Smashable beer that would pair perfectly with a salty margarita pizza.

    03. Heaps Normal - Quiet XPA

    State: Australian Capital Territory Category: Non-Alcoholic Beer + Cider
  4. Tonic with good grassy aromatics and fragrances. Clean, lively on the palate and well balanced flavours. Would complement a gin beautifully. Very pleasant.

    04. Waterhole - Waterhole Native Citrus Tonic

    State: New South Wales Category: Soft Drinks, Mixers, Shrubs, Cordials
  5. Fermented and yeasty nose. Good texture. Carbonation carries fruitiness and slight complexity to the end. Good balance and good dry finish. Very attractive.

    05. Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Premium Reserve Sparkling Blanc de Blanc

    State: South Australia Category: Non-Alcoholic Wine
  6. Cranberry, dusty red wine barrels and brambles. First thoughts are Christmas Day, hot sun and roast turkey. Lovely fine mousse. Sweet but has a native currant astringency that makes the drink sing.

    06. Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Premium Reserve Sparkling Shiraz

    State: South Australia Category: Non-Alcoholic Wine
  7. Bergamont, fennel seed and star anise. Well brewed and delightfully balanced tannin. Sugar level is quite restrained and warmly welcomed.

    07. T.I.N.A - T.I.N.A 1.0

    State: Victoria Category: Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks
  8. Starts off citrusy, with peach and rambutan, and ends up coating your mouth with deliciousness. Plenty of sweetness without being overpowering. Marmalade-like notes of cumquat. Elegant and polished.

    08. Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Apéritif Rosso

    State: New South Wales Category: Non-Alcoholic Spirits
  9. Maraschino cherry, marzipan, cassia bark. Rich in colour, rich on the nose and rich on the palate. Golden flavours. This is so damn sexy.

    09. Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Amaretti

    State: New South Wales Category: Non-Alcoholic Spirits
  10. Like a cross between roasted almond coffee and tiramisu. A gorgeous hazelnut-scented Ferrero Rocher of a drink. Perfect in an espresso martini or to pair with a decadent dessert. Would hold its own with Amaretto any day of the week.

    10. Lyre's Non-Alcholic Spirits - Lyre's Coffee Originale

    State: New South Wales Category: Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Category Winners


Non Alcoholic Kombucha

  1. 01.

    Mailer McGuire Kombucha - French Earl Grey Kombucha

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Overripe fermented apple and stone fruit with a touch of honey and herbs on the nose. Honeymead-like flavour with citrus and mint addition makes it a very interesting and complex kombucha as well as a real treat on the palate. Great balance with flavours lingering till the end. Very pleasant.

  2. 02.

    Mailer McGuire Kombucha - Midnight Chai Kombucha

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Liquorice, coriander roots, aromas, balanced texture and flavour. Fresh grassiness (coriander) with a touch of liquorice, caraway seeds. A very enjoyable and balanced sweet and savoury drink. Hints of chamomile tea. Very refreshing. A great drink!

  3. 03.

    Zentient Culture - Ginger & Turmeric On-Tap Organic Kombucha

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Very citrusy with hints of ginger and turmeric showing. Great restraint with the turmeric, and has complexity and lovely mouthfeel.


Soft Drinks Shrubs Mixers

  1. 01.

    Ziggy's Wild Foods - Native Lilly Pilly, Lemon Myrtle & Wild Lavender Shrub

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Pronounced acid on the nose. Morello cherry, salted Davidson plum and rose petals on the palate. A splash of soda really showcases the length and breadth of this shrub.

  2. 02.

    Bundaberg Brewed Drinks - Bundaberg Lemon, Lime & Bitters

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Gingernut biscuits on the nose. Superbly balanced, with its candy floss colour it's got you doing a double take on the palate with fresh acidity playing with a delightful, childlike sweetness.

  3. 03.

    Bundaberg Brewed Drinks - Bundaberg Pink Grapefruit

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Great colour. Strong grapefruit aromas. Good balance flavour with right amount of sugar and elegant acidity. Very pleasant!

  4. 04.

    The Curious Cabinet - Cherry Shrub Syrup

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    From the outset you think you just pulled a nice red. Gorgeous red hue. Smells really inviting. Pleasant tartness with notes of cherry and slight peach. Delicious and commanding flavours.

  5. 05.

    Waterhole - Waterhole Native Botanical Tonic

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Green, herbaceous nose, floral note, sweet honeysuckle and ambery. Chinoka bark and tonic like. Good level of Bitterness, like gentian root. Sweet mid palate and a dry finish. Gentle spritz. Would make the perfect mixer with your favourite spirit.

  6. 06.

    Waterhole - Waterhole Native Citrus Tonic

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Tonic with good grassy aromatics and fragrances. Clean, lively on the palate and well balanced flavours. Would complement a gin beautifully. Very pleasant.


Juices

  1. 01.

    Tasmanian Juice Press - Greens Blend

    State: Tasmania

    TASTING NOTES:
    Strong vegetal notes, with a lingering mouth. Celery with plenty of oomph.

  2. 02.

    Tasmanian Juice Press - Veg Blend

    State: Tasmania

    TASTING NOTES:
    Totally unexpected but in a good way. While the beetroot is definitely there, it is also very subtle in its approach. There is a sweetness that balances it and doesn't make it too earthy. Refreshing and totally a good quality juice.

  3. 03.

    Greenhill Orchards - Apple Juice - Golden Delicious

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Nice cloudy juice which provides mild sweetness and a lot of body and depth of flavour. Not an apple juice you find on your typical supermarket shelf.


Seltzer

  1. 01.

    KRÉOL - Nutrient Infusion Passionfruit & Orange

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Passionfruit on the nose. Good body and texture. Slightly bitter and astringent but refreshing with a good level of acidity. Would be quite versatile and food friendly.

  2. 02.

    KRÉOL - Nutrient Infusion Mango, Lime & Turmeric

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Yellow peach, pineapple, Juicy Fruit chewy, lovely refreshing drink with good length and body. Very refreshing and enjoyable.


Iced Tea

  1. 01.

    T.I.N.A - T.I.N.A 1.0

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Bergamont, fennel seed and star anise. Well brewed and delightfully balanced tannin. Sugar level is quite restrained and warmly welcomed.

  2. 02.

    East Forged - Craft Nitro Tea - White Tea & Calamansi Citrus

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Warm lucerne and salinity on the nose. Jasmine petal that is light and breezy on the palate, holding that lovely grassiness in its length.


Non Alcoholic Beer

  1. 01.

    Heaps Normal - Quiet XPA

    State: Australian Capital Territory

    TASTING NOTES:
    Zesty citrus nose with a little mandarin that is fresh and lively. Smashable beer that would pair perfectly with a salty margarita pizza.

  2. 02.

    Nort - Nort Refreshing Ale

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Malty, caramel notes and citrusy hops. Layered malt with some nice body on the palate. Fresh, clean style.

  3. 03.

    Sobah - Aniseed Myrtle Stout

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Licorice allsorts, long black coffee and tokay. Great upfront flavours that drop away a bit as the beer travels to the back palate. Could be a great dessert pairing brew? Nice head retention. Super pleasant long after the drink is finished.

  4. 04.

    Bridge Road Brewers - Free Time

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Pineapple, passionfruit, kiwifruit from aroma to palate. Lengthy and full in the mouth. Tastes like beer, smells like beer, is it beer?

  5. 05.

    UpFlow - New World IPA

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Pineapple upside down cake from nose to palate. Keeps you thinking until the end.

  6. 06.

    Sobah - Davidson Plum GF Ale

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Intriguing beer, hard to pigeonhole. A stand out from other typical non-alcoholic beers. Could do with a bit more acid, to give it a bit more depth. Good hint of strawberry.

  7. 07.

    Big Drop - Uptown Craft Lager

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Nice malty aroma, with plenty of body. Biscuity notes. A bit of honey.

  8. 08.

    Sobah - Pepperberry IPA

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    This beer unravels itself showing you so many different layers. Really quite developed with some serious mouthfeel. Could wind back the bitterness for a more complete finish.

  9. 09.

    Big Drop - Galactic Milk Stout

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Wholehearted aromas of chocolate and burnt caramel. Nice.


Non Alcoholic Wine

  1. 01.

    Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Premium Reserve Sparkling Blanc de Blanc

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Fermented and yeasty nose. Good texture. Carbonation carries fruitiness and slight complexity to the end. Good balance and good dry finish. Very attractive.

  2. 02.

    Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Premium Reserve Sparkling Shiraz

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Cranberry, dusty red wine barrels and brambles. First thoughts are Christmas Day, hot sun and roast turkey. Lovely fine mousse. Sweet but has a native currant astringency that makes the drink sing.

  3. 03.

    Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Sparkling Cuvee

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Great mouth and tingle at the back of my throat. Citrusy and a great palate cleanser. A hint of sweetness but enough astringency to make your mouth salivate. Great way to start a meal.

  4. 04.

    Edenvale - Edenvale Alcohol Removed Sauvignon Blanc

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Crisp and dry. Refreshing and definitely can stand amongst its alcoholic siblings. Muted and subtle acidity with good primary fruit characters.

  5. 05.

    Edenvale - Edenvale Hearth Alcohol Removed Mulled Wine

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Christmas in a bottle! You get a lovely dose of cloves. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth or as a digestif.

  6. 06.

    PET NOT - WINE ALTERNATIVE

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Briny, oceanic, washed rind and caraway seeds. This is a drink that you want to enjoy on the ocean rocks with freshly shucked oysters. The surprising sweetness sits neatly next to that salinity. This created so much fun and puzzling conversation around the table.


Non Alcoholic Spirits

  1. 01.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Italian Orange

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Blood orange, menthol and Campari vibes. Balanced – the sweet and bitter holding hands.

  2. 02.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Apéritif Rosso

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Starts off citrusy, with peach and rambutan, and ends up coating your mouth with deliciousness. Plenty of sweetness without being overpowering. Marmalade-like notes of cumquat. Elegant and polished.

  3. 03.

    Lyre's Non-Alcholic Spirits - Lyre's Coffee Originale

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Like a cross between roasted almond coffee and tiramisu. A gorgeous hazelnut-scented Ferrero Rocher of a drink. Perfect in an espresso martini or to pair with a decadent dessert. Would hold its own with Amaretto any day of the week.

  4. 04.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Amaretti

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Maraschino cherry, marzipan, cassia bark. Rich in colour, rich on the nose and rich on the palate. Golden flavours. This is so damn sexy.

  5. 05.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's G&T

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Very clean with a nice touch of lemon and minerality. Inoffensive and nothing to hide behind. Would make the perfect accompaniment on the rocks on a hot summer’s day or paired with tonic water to make a great G&T. A classic example of a dry gin.

  6. 06.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Dark Cane Spirit

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Tobacco, vanilla, burnt toffee. Sweet and bitter on the nose but pulls you into the pine forest on the palate you're left with a touch of heat on the tongue – very enticing.

  7. 07.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Apèritif Dry

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Medicinal, olive brine, delicate aromas. Savoury notes are well balanced with the right amount of sweetness. Would make the perfect martini on ice!

  8. 08.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Absinthe

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Gentle aniseed menthol aromas. Intriguing colour (turquoise). Peppery finish. Interesting and well balanced.

  9. 09.

    Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits - Lyre's Orange Sec

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Notes of citrus. Can be drunk neat if you like a drink which is more decadent. Nice cooling menthol finish. An intriguing drink that invites you back for more.

  10. 10.

    Monday Distillery - Classic GT

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Summery, light, refreshing with nice botanical expression and lifted aromatics. Subtly in restraint and exquisite balance quinine bitterness and smashable sweetness.