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The Conrad Journal — Stories, Updates & Inspiration

Explore the craft, the people, and the adventures behind our Australian spirits.
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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.
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Conrad Australian Vodka served with oysters, scallops, grilled prawns and seared tuna for a seafood and vodka food pairing.

Vodka Deserves a Place at the Table

Vodka deserves a place at the table, not just behind the bar. A distiller's argument for why this misunderstood spirit belongs in your glass and on your plate.
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Debra Spence, Conrad Distillery founder and Master Distiller, named a 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Finalist

From avionics to distilling, Debra Spence’s journey from RAAF service to entrepreneurship has earned national recognition as a 2026 Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
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Lemon chicken with roasted potatoes and greens paired with a Ginarita Spritz for Conrad Distillery’s Bring Back Sunday Dinners series.

Lemon Chicken

Bring back Sunday dinners with this easy lemon chicken, snow peas & roast potatoes recipe — paired perfectly with Conrad's Ginrita Spritz. Get the full guide.
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Three Ginarita gin cocktails with lemon, lime, cucumber, mint and basil, showcasing the citrus-inspired Limoncello-meets-gin spirit from Conrad Distillery.

3 Easy Ginarita Cocktail Recipes

One gin, three very different serves. Discover three easy Ginarita cocktails — from zesty lemon and garden-fresh herbs to a sparkling Prosecco spritz. Limoncello meets gin, with plenty of room to make it your own.
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Madame Conrad peeling fresh lemons at Conrad Distillery, surrounded by lemons, Conrad spirits and copper stills while preparing Limoncello for Ginritta. Title

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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Three handcrafted vodka cocktails featuring citrus, cucumber and martini garnishes displayed on a bar with a softly blurred background.

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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