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.

FEATURED ARTICLES

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.
Conrad Distillery newsletter collage featuring Amalfi Coast-inspired Limoncello, fresh Granite Belt strawberries for Pink Gin, 2026 Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year finalist recognition and a family wedding celebration.
Naked lemons are back! Discover why Conrad's Limoncello and Ginritta sold out in three weeks, the return of our handcrafted Granite Belt Pink Gin, a national veteran entrepreneur honour and a very special family wedding. There's never a dull moment at Conrad Distillery!
Conrad Vodka Rosé bottle beside an elegant pink rosé vodka cocktail garnished with rose petals and herbs, surrounded by pink roses overlooking a vineyard at sunset.
Australia’s wine industry is facing a turning point. Could the answer lie beyond the traditional wine bottle? Discover how Conrad Distillery transforms surplus wine into exceptional Australian spirits, proving that innovation begins by seeing new possibilities in what we already grow. Because not every rosé needs to be wine.
Conrad XO Café coffee liqueur cocktails featuring a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini and Irish Affogato, paired with glazed ham, potato gratin and spring greens for Sunday dinner.
One coffee liqueur, two irresistible cocktails. Discover how Conrad XO Café transforms a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini and an indulgent Irish Affogato into memorable moments. Two easy recipes, endless enjoyment.
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, not just behind the bar. A distiller's argument for why this misunderstood spirit belongs in your glass and on your plate.
Debra Spence, Conrad Distillery founder and Master Distiller, named a 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year 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.
Lemon chicken with roasted potatoes and greens paired with a Ginarita Spritz for Conrad Distillery’s Bring Back Sunday Dinners series.
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.

Newsletter