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POLKA
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Non-Alcoholic Beverages |
POLKA was founded in 2021 in South Australia by Ben and Emma Mellows, who wanted to create a range of non-alcoholic drinks that are flavorful and sophisticated. They utilize premium South Australian grapes, natural extracts, and native botanicals to elevate the non-alcoholic category with complex flavor profiles. Their mission is to provide delicious, innovative, and memorable drinks for those who prefer alcohol-free options. |
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MidRange |
polkadrops.com.au |
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slowlanebrewing
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Value for Money |
Budget |
slowlanebrewing.com.au |
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larkdistillery
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Value for Money |
Budget |
larkdistillery.com |
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everleighbottling
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Value for Money |
Budget |
everleighbottling.com |
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LISTO
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Margarita Mix |
Stevie and I have been shaking margs for friends and family for as long as we can remember (we even used to have our own Marg Cart!). At the end of 2019 we set off on a big trip to the US and Mexico. While away, we had lots of requests for our margarita recipe. There wasn’t much to it: lime juice, agave nectar, a little water and a decent tequila. Easy to make but, to be frank, the lime juicing, agave sourcing, measuring and mess was a bit of a pain. Cue LISTO: an authentic, easy as Tommy’s Margarita mix that makes shaking a round of margs a breeze. LISTO officially started in my Dad’s kitchen in Sydney. It was a family affair, roping in anyone that was willing for labelling, pouring and deliveries. We’ve grown a bit since then but we’re still making a mix we’re bloody proud of. Real margs, good ingredients with plenty of love. Cheers! Beck |
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Affordable |
drinklisto.com |
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Natural Distilling Co
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Spirits |
Natural Distilling Co was founded in 2015 by Rhys Staley, who started experimenting with distilling using his grandfather's old dairy vat. With a passion for whiskey and a science degree, Rhys created a unique gin recipe and began a grassroots community business focused on using natural ingredients sourced from the family farm in Gippsland. The brand emphasizes community involvement, local sourcing, and innovation, particularly with hemp, which became legal in Australia in 2017. The company aims to create high-quality Australian gin while supporting local communities and the environment. |
Sustainability |
MidRange |
naturaldistillingco.com.au |
