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November 2025

The Internet's Worst Drinks Advice This Week (And It Turns Out, Also The Best.)
Between "gin as health tonic" and "teen drinking = success," there's actually something useful between this week's outrageous booze headlines.
 • Tash McGill
More Fun. More Feisty. More Good Drinks.
Why we need More Good Drinks and less booze-shame, honest writing on drinks culture and stories that connect the dots between human connection and…
 • Tash McGill
Stop Fighting About Michelin. Start Asking When We'll Solve The Real Problem.
New Zealand’s food criticism is too cosy, our hospitality strategy is siloed, food security is ignored and our outrage is misdirected. The Michelin…
 • Tash McGill
New Zealand Finally Has A Cream Liqueur Worth Putting On The World Stage
How Remarkable Cream are making cream liqueurs pride of place again, and why you don't want to miss out on their Christmas release.
 • Tash McGill
What If You're Not the Mastermind?
Why good decisions beat good ideas (and how your brilliance might be killing your business).
 • Tash McGill

October 2025

The Keeper and the Castle: Michael Morton’s Journey to Scotch Whisky’s Inner Circle
Keepers of the Quaich was established to recognise those involved in the production, promotion or protection of the world’s finest spirit. Morts is only…
 • Tash McGill
300+ NZ Brands. One Shrinking Market. Will Your Local Favourites Survive?
As market storms wreak havoc on NZ spirits, only some will be savvy enough to stay on the shelf. But there's good strategy ahead, sailors. Read on to…
 • Tash McGill
The Wild Glass Gamble: How Kākāpō Distillery Bet on Beauty in a Brutal Market
The Auckland distillery is rolling out 100% recycled glass bottles in the middle of winter’s toughest trading conditions. It’s either brilliantly timed…
 • Tash McGill
Your Drink Is Political: The Liquid Power Map Is Being Redrawn
What the West drinks has built empires and erased cultures. As the East rises, are we ready to embrace unfamiliar spirits—or will our resistance reveal…
 • Tash McGill
Mikey Ball Demands Integrity: The Architect Builds Flavour at Woodward St.
The maker renowned for his iconic work on Scapegrace and East Imperial flavour is taking his meticulous understanding of flavour to new heights at…
 • Tash McGill
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