The Conrad Journal — Stories, Updates & Inspiration

Explore the craft, the people, and the adventures behind our Australian spirits.

Where Craft Meets Curiosity — The Spirit of Conrad.

Welcome to the Conrad Journal — your home for stories, craft, creativity, and the spirited adventures behind everything we distil.

Here you’ll find award highlights, cocktail inspiration, clever Conrad recipes and food pairings, plus deep dives into our environmental and sustainable practices. Explore the world of Australia’s best gin, premium vodka, Vodka Rosé, our much-loved XO Café Coffee Liqueur, and limited-edition releases crafted through triple-pot precision. Whether you’re here to learn, sip, mix, or be inspired, this is where flavour, craftsmanship, and curiosity come together.

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Stories Distilled. Journeys Revealed

Step Deeper into the Spirit of Conrad

Step deeper into the Conrad experience, where every story is distilled with purpose and every detail carries the quiet elegance of true craftsmanship. Here, we explore the worlds that shape our spirits — the artistry of distillation, the alchemy of flavour, and the rescued-wine journey that defines our sustainable philosophy. Wander through tales of Spirits & Craftsmanship, explore our Sustainability & Rescue Programs, revisit moments from Events & Tastings, or savour inspiration from our Cocktails & Recipes. Follow our Announcements & Awards, and slip Behind the Scenes to where the real magic begins. This is the heart of Conrad — elevated, intentional, and always inviting discovery.

Spring at Conrad Distillery: Making Limoncello, One Lemon at a Time

Spring has arrived at Conrad Distillery, and so has our next delicious challenge. The Limoncello formula is finally perfected, Ginritta is getting dangerously close to release, and there’s just one small problem standing in our way — a few hundred lemons that need peeling.

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What makes Conrad’s Vodka Smooth, Not Sharp

Discover how triple pot distillation, heavy heart cuts and patience give Conrad Vodka its smooth texture and warm finish without harshness.

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What Makes a Good Gin for Mixing Cocktails?

Discover what makes a gin perfect for cocktails, from juniper balance to botanical structure, with expert insights from a master distiller.

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Mushroom Risotto & Autumn Sloe Manhattan

Earthy mushroom risotto meets the depth of an Autumn Sloe Manhattan — a pairing built on structure, richness and quiet balance.

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Wild Duck Indulgence

Rich, bold and beautifully layered — roast wild duck meets its match in a Conrad Sloe Gin Negroni, where dark fruit and structured bitterness bring balance to every bite.

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Why Conrad Distillery Chooses Triple Pot Distillation

At Conrad Distillery, triple pot distillation is adopted not as a traditional flourish, but as a scientifically informed process designed to optimise purity, structural balance, and sensory refinement.

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