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Best Alternative Drinks In Australia

  1. Nose enchants with hints of ginger, peach and lemon while apricot stone, peach lollies and papaya delight the palate. Old school kombucha with great fermentation. Sweet and dry in perfect balance. Leaves you wanting more.

    01. Ventura Brewing - Peach & Sage

    State: New South Wales Category: Alcoholic Kombucha

  2. Peaches, marzipan and apricot stone goodness on the nose. Great balance, great mouthfeel. Invites another sip with a smooth finish. Very clean and consistent.

    02. Cannabis botanical distillery - Pineapple passion seltzer

    State: Western Australia Category: Hard Seltzer

  3. Jasmine, honeycomb and floral bouquet aromas. Lovely creamy mouthfeel, and a distinct flavour that's reminiscent of jasmine tea with a delicate honey touch that balances everything beautifully.

    03. Sunlight Liquor - Sparkling Orange Blossom / Sparkling Mead

    State: South Australia Category: Mead

  4. Fresh citrus nose, slightly yellow hue, lower carbonation on a smooth and warm base. Marmalade, cooked citrus and mandarin peel. Earthy herbal depth with an intriguing soft fermented element. Balanced sweetness counters astringency.

    04. Cannabis botanical distillery - Citrus zing seltzer

    State: Western Australia Category: Hard Seltzer

  5. Really nice and bright nose of zesty lemon and lime freshness. Flavours of lemon sherbet, zippy lime and citrus peel and, while it is quite sweet, it's balanced wonderfully by its tartness and lemon flavour.

    05. WOOLSHED BREWERY - Utopia Hard Lemonade

    State: South Australia Category: Hard Lemonade

  6. Fresh coffee nose and palate with a well-controlled sweetness on the palate and a pleasant hint of bitterness to finish. An espresso martini of note.

    06. Melbourne Martini - Melbourne Martini Espresso Martini

    State: Victoria Category: Ready to Drink

  7. 07. Curatif - Tequila Tromba Margarita

    State: Victoria Category: Ready to Drink

  8. Delicious bright citrus-forward martini. Lots of texture and very approachable. Enjoyable length on the finish. Classy.

    08. Privée - No.2 Gin Martini

    State: South Australia Category: Ready to Drink

  9. Grapefruit, lime and green herbs on the nose. Nice, clean dry palate, highlighting the citrus nose; tart, sweet, sour, all in balance; finish is clean and refreshing, too. Hot summer's day on the beach! Yes please!

    09. Bizzarro Aperitivo - Bizzarro & Mischief Brew Tonic

    State: South Australia Category: Ready to Drink

  10. Cloudy pale straw in colour, like freshly squeezed ginger juice on the nose; alcohol and sugar in check; bright and zingy; lively up front, sour, clean and leaves you with a pleasant ginger/pepper back palate.

    10. Cannabis botanical distillery - Ginger Beer

    State: Western Australia Category: Ready to Drink

  11. Interesting and super acidic. Yuzu flavour is prominent.

    11. Koji Spirits - Yuzushu

    State: Victoria Category: Other

Category Winners

Alcoholic Kombucha

  1. 01.

    Ventura Brewing - Peach & Sage

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Nose enchants with hints of ginger, peach and lemon while apricot stone, peach lollies and papaya delight the palate. Old school kombucha with great fermentation. Sweet and dry in perfect balance. Leaves you wanting more.

  2. 02.

    Ventura Brewing - Ginger & Yuzu

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Crisp and fresh with a nice amount of warmth from the booze. Lovely complex sweetness.

  3. 03.

    Ventura Brewing - Spiced Apple & Pear

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Cinnamon clove, nicely dry. Very refreshing and balanced. Well controlled sugars and tartness.

  4. 04.

    Saint + Sinner - Watermelon

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    A sweet drop, lovely peach notes, not too funky. Fun, sweet and refreshing.

Hard Lemonade

  1. 01.

    WOOLSHED BREWERY - Utopia Hard Lemonade

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Really nice and bright nose of zesty lemon and lime freshness. Flavours of lemon sherbet, zippy lime and citrus peel and, while it is quite sweet, it's balanced wonderfully by its tartness and lemon flavour.

  2. 02.

    Rusty Bike - Hard Lemonade

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Zingy and fresh aroma of lemon on the nose. Has a pleasant, homemade lemonade flavour, with balanced sweetness and nicely drying finish. One well made drink.

  3. 03.

    WOOLSHED BREWERY - Utopia pink lemonade

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lovely fresh citrus aroma; flavours reminiscent of a lemon and ginger fusion, with a good balance between sweetness and tartness.

  4. 04.

    The Welder's Dog - Pea Blossom Lemonade

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    A wonderfully unique, violet hued drink with a nice petal character.

Mead

  1. 01.

    Sunlight Liquor - Sparkling Orange Blossom / Sparkling Mead

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Jasmine, honeycomb and floral bouquet aromas. Lovely creamy mouthfeel, and a distinct flavour that's reminiscent of jasmine tea with a delicate honey touch that balances everything beautifully.

  2. 02.

    Erosion Meadery - Farmhouse Honey - Saison Style Mead

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lovely fresh honey aroma with a really appealing perfume spice. A full-flavoured mead with beautiful rich honey notes and great carbonation that gives those delicate flavours a lift. A delicate, stunning drink.

  3. 03.

    Sunlight Liquor - Coastal Mead / Sparkling Mead

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Interesting pale and cloudy appearance, with a nice vibrant honey aroma and pleasant, malty, floral honey flavours.

  4. 04.

    Erosion Meadery - Gose Wild (Gose Sour Style Mead)

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Light nose of Australian honey, with flavours of appealing honey spices and further notes of rich caramel and a nice bright acidity. Has a nice cider-like zing too.

  5. 05.

    Erosion Meadery - Nordic Storm (Hazy IPA Braggot)

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Low intensity honey aroma and flavour with some sweet grainy flavour.

  6. 06.

    Sunlight Liquor - Gums & Roses / Sparkling Mead

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lovely pink hue on the pour that presents with a bread-like aroma.

Hard Seltzer

  1. 01.

    Cannabis botanical distillery - Pineapple passion seltzer

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Peaches, marzipan and apricot stone goodness on the nose. Great balance, great mouthfeel. Invites another sip with a smooth finish. Very clean and consistent.

  2. 02.

    Delvi - Wild Berry

    State: New South Wales

    TASTING NOTES:
    Crisp green apple with citrus freshness, open and clear. Slight savoury element on the finish to make it interesting.

  3. 03.

    Fling Seltzer - Fling Seltzer - Blood Orange

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Soft green apple on the nose and palate, with a dry white grape/olives finish. Honeydew melon and lemongrass up front. Clean line of salinity through the palate - think ocean spray and olive brine. A nice dry finish.

  4. 04.

    Cannabis botanical distillery - Citrus zing seltzer

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Fresh citrus nose, slightly yellow hue, lower carbonation on a smooth and warm base. Marmalade, cooked citrus and mandarin peel. Earthy herbal depth with an intriguing soft fermented element. Balanced sweetness counters astringency.

  5. 05.

    Fling Seltzer - Fling Seltzer - Raspberry

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Dry, minimal expression that is nice and clean. White wine-feel with strawberry gum/salted raspberry, soft herbatious and salt. Cool pithy citrus bitterness.

  6. 06.

    Cannabis botanical distillery - Forest fruits seltzer

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lovely rose colour. Raspberry, soft and delicate with a pretty floral lift, nice carbonation.

  7. 07.

    Fling Seltzer - Fling Seltzer - Native Lime

    State: Queensland

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lemon/lime leaf aromatics. Vodka soda lime vibes. Lifted acid is nice and curious.

RTD

  1. 01.

    Melbourne Martini - Melbourne Martini Espresso Martini

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Fresh coffee nose and palate with a well-controlled sweetness on the palate and a pleasant hint of bitterness to finish. An espresso martini of note.

  2. 02.

    Curatif - Tequila Tromba Margarita

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Amazing Tequila-driven nose, perfectly executed, with remarkable clarity and stylistic intent. Flows through onto the palate with absolute precision. Outstanding!

  3. 03.

    Privée - No.2 Gin Martini

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Delicious bright citrus-forward martini. Lots of texture and very approachable. Enjoyable length on the finish. Classy.

  4. 04.

    Bizzarro Aperitivo - Bizzarro & Mischief Brew Tonic

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Grapefruit, lime and green herbs on the nose. Nice, clean dry palate, highlighting the citrus nose; tart, sweet, sour, all in balance; finish is clean and refreshing, too. Hot summer's day on the beach! Yes please!

  5. 05.

    Cannabis botanical distillery - Ginger Beer

    State: Western Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Cloudy pale straw in colour, like freshly squeezed ginger juice on the nose; alcohol and sugar in check; bright and zingy; lively up front, sour, clean and leaves you with a pleasant ginger/pepper back palate.

  6. 06.

    Curatif - Bar Bambi Amaretto Sour

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lovely white head that retains itself nicely, fine creamy bead, very impressive for an RTD expression of this cocktail. Aromas are clean cut - good quality amaretto and a fresh citrus lift. The cocktail has good body, nice velvety weight and some dryness on the finish. Lovers of this classic cocktail will 'froth' over it.

  7. 07.

    Curatif - Plantation Pineapple Daiquiri

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Rich Jamaican rum and pineapple aromas with a hint of coconut creeping through. Sweet and sour elements are well balanced - very impressive rum flavour present here. Nice richness of mouthfeel and the flavours are harmonious. Tropical good times abound!

  8. 08.

    Melbourne Martini - Melbourne Martini Tommy Tequila

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Lifted lemon-rich nose, with a savoury edge and great acid drive.

  9. 09.

    Koji Spirits - Yuzushu

    State: Victoria

    TASTING NOTES:
    Interesting and super acidic. Yuzu flavour is prominent.

  10. 10.

    Bizzarro Aperitivo - Bizzarro 'Australiano' Feat. Maidenii Vermouth

    State: South Australia

    TASTING NOTES:
    Slight fresh green herbal nose; nice, clean dry palate, highlighting the citrus nose; tart, sweet, sour, all in balance; finish is clean and refreshing, too. Hot summer days on the beach! Yes please!