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Illegal Tender Rum Co
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Spirits |
Illegal Tender Rum Co. was founded by Master Distiller Codie Palmer, who turned a decade-long obsession with distilling into a thriving enterprise. The distillery aims to produce the finest all-Australian small batch rum, with all proceeds kept in Australia. The journey began with a dream and faced many challenges, but with the support of family and a passion for quality, Illegal Tender Rum Co. now offers award-winning spirits available across Australia. |
Quality |
MidRange |
illegaltenderrumco.com |
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Billy Stitch
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Gin |
It all started having “business meetings” with my best friend on our balcony in Wollongong, NSW. We didn’t have a business. It was just an excuse to have a couple of G&Ts and talk about how we were going to make our millions. I was in the Navy, and was deployed to the Gulf for a rotation. On return, I started watching a lot of youtube videos, and concentrated on learning how things were made. During a “business meeting” while sipping on a G&T, we started discussing how we could make the drink better. So, I got my first still and started experimenting in the spare bathroom of the apartment. After some guidance from the University of YouTube and many, many, mistakes, we made a gin that was okay. I was posted to the West in 2021 to commission a new ship. Steph and I instantly fell in love with Western Australia and decided to set up our life here. When meeting new people I would bring up distilling (I was obsessed by this point). I would get taste notes, recipe suggestions and branding feedback from everyone who was willing to talk about it. After all that development, the feedback was so positive, Steph and I decided to pour our life savings into Billy Stitch and share our creations with the world. Cheers, Dave |
Quality |
Affordable |
billystitch.com.au |
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Margaret River Roasting Co
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Coffee |
Established in 2016, Margaret River Roasting Co (MRRC) began as a wholesale coffee roasting operation. Our initial focus was importing specialty-grade green bean coffee to roast and wholesale to cafes and restaurants in the southwest region. Over the years, our vision expanded to encompass training, education, mentorship, and a significant emphasis on tourism. We remain committed to our coffee-roasting origins while exploring new opportunities as we grow. |
Sustainability |
MidRange |
margaretriverroasting.com.au |
