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The Cribsiders
S6 Ep140: Acute Recurrent & Chronic Pancreatitis - When Belly Pain Persists

The Cribsiders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 41:52


Join us for part 2 of our informative discussion with Dr. David Vitale, a pediatric pancreatologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. In this episode, we dive deep into acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis, distinguishing the two, and exploring the causes, genetic predispositions, and available treatments. Whether you're a budding pancreatologist or a PCP, this episode offers valuable insights into managing and treating this challenging condition.

The Cribsiders
S6 Ep139: Behind the Bellyache: Acute Pancreatitis

The Cribsiders

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 71:39


Do you develop acute belly pain when you think about pancreatitis? Grab your antiemetics and analgesics and stave off the belly pain for this inflammatory discussion! In this episode, we sit down with our expert pancreatologist, Dr. David Vitale, to discuss all things acute pediatric pancreatitis. He takes us through the causes, pathophysiology and treatment, as well as what the generalist should look out for. 

Banter Over Whisky
S04-Ep.82 Starward with David Vitale

Banter Over Whisky

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 87:45


David Vitale was kind enough to spend a fair chunk of time with us and record this episode.We get an idea of how David has really considered everything he does and the logic behind his decision making.Looking in it seems like Starward spend a lot of time outside the box, but at the end of the day everything is centred around his core principles for success, and make a lot of sense.If you get a chance we hope you can sit and listen with a dram in a comfortable chair, but of course you can listen almost anywhere, wherever you listen we trust you will enjoy the Banter over Whisky. If you have any feedback, ideas or questions for the Banter crew please feel free to contact us on Instagram, Facebook or email banteroverwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Or chase up one of the crew with Adrian @that_whisky_place, Brad @banter_over_whisky and Vic @vic.whiskey

Key In The Lake
284. Starward X Lagavulin Launch

Key In The Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 63:13


To celebrate International Whisky Day, we go to a New York with a live studio audience at Martiny's for the launch of the collaboration between Starward X Lagavulin. Last March, I recorded a conversation with Starward founder David Vitale, Diego Master Blender Stuart Morrison and Whiskey Expert Noah Rothbaum. The three share the story of how this unprecedented collaboration developed over years of exploration to make a very special whisky.Guests: Noah Rothbaum, David Vitale & Stuart MorrisonListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.comKey In The Lake

Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast
David Vitale - Utilizing EUS and ERCP in Acute Pancreatitis and Pancreatitis Complications

Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 69:43


In this episode, hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Jenn Lee talk to Dr. David Vitale about EUS and ERCP indications in patients with acute pancreatitis and pancreatitis complications. Dr. Vitale is a pediatric gastroenterologist, the director of the interventional endoscopy center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine.  Learning Objectives:Understanding the indications of ERCP and EUS in acute pancreatitis Understand the indications of ERCP and EUS in pancreatitis complications Recognize the possible risks of EUS and ECRP in childrenSupport the showThis episode may be eligible for CME credit! Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit. Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up). And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.Check out our merch website!Follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and upcoming episodes.Click here to support the show.

The Capitol Pressroom
State updates its long-term, waste management plan

The Capitol Pressroom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 23:47


March 4, 2024 - The Hochul administration has adopted a revised solid waste management plan, which includes policy ideas for the state Legislature, including putting a price on garbage. We discuss the long-term proposal with David Vitale, director of the division of materials management at the state Department of Environmental Conservation.

Key In The Lake
221. Starward Whisky - David Vitale

Key In The Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 116:35


Four years ago I met a man from Australia with ambition to build his whisky brand in the United States. He held an irrational belief that was nearly contagious. In 2009, Starward founder David Vitale built a single malt distillery in Melbourne—when whisky distilling barely existed in Australia. in just 15 years, he went from hand-selling his whisky on folding tables in corporate offices to Distillery of the Year in 2022. Hear the full Starward journey from the founder's perspective.Guest: Dave VitaleHosts: Jake Hukee & Callum O'DonnellVisit STARWARD WHISKY hereListen to more episodes and read stories at keyinthelake.com

Drinks Adventures
Starward's Sam Slaney on small batch trials, debut white wine cask

Drinks Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 25:23


Melbourne's Starward Whisky has released smaller batch experimental products ever since the very early days.And some of these, like the Ginger Beer Cask that we explored in depth with founder David Vitale in Season 13, have gone onto bigger things.In 2020, the company created the Small Batch Experimental Series as a home for its smaller one-off releases that haven't reached the scale required for wider distribution; showcasing new flavours, specialty ingredients and unique barrels or distilling processes.In this special episode of Drinks Adventures ­– produced with the support of Starward – head distiller Sam Slaney will take you through some of the most recent Small Batch releases including Chardonnay Cask, Starward's first whisky matured completely in white wine casks.It was also an opportunity for me to ask Sam some more general questions about the barrel program at Starward, which has mastered red wine cask maturation to great success, claiming the title of Most Awarded Distillery at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2022.I should point out that the Small Batch series discussed in this episode is currently available to Australian listeners only.If you are listening locally, the three most recent releases – Chardonnay Cask, Munich Malt and Toffee Apple – are all available to purchase direct from the distillery at starward.com.au.Click here to open episode in your podcast player.

Cask Chasers Podcast
David Vitale of Starward Whisky

Cask Chasers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 49:17


From a land far far away, Bobby chats with his new friend, David Vitale of the award winning Australian whisky, Starward! 

The Bourbon Road
299. Starward Australian Whisky

The Bourbon Road

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 72:42


Today Jim and Mike welcome David Vitale from Starward Whisky out of Melbourne Australia. He brings a couple of great expressions which speak volumes abou their craft and dedication to producing great whisk(e)y. Listen in as David tells us what makes Australian whisky special. https://www.starward.com/ Be sure to check out our private Facebook group, "The Bourbon Roadies" for a great group of bourbon loving people. You will be welcomed with open arms!

Whisky.de
Interview mit dem Gründer der Starward Brennerei - David Vitale

Whisky.de

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 44:53


Heute haben wir etwas ganz besonderes für euch! Wir durften ein exklusives Interview mit dem Gründer der Starward Distillery führen. Im Interview erzählt David Vitale von seiner Motivationsgeschichte und bietet uns detaillierte Einblicke in die Produktion der Starward Destillerie. In der australischen Brennerei wird der Starward Whisky hergestellt. Der Gründer, David Vitale, ist italienischer Abstammung, jedoch in Melbourne aufgewachsen. Seine Wurzeln sind ihm sehr wichtig, weshalb Starward Whisky viel in Rotweinfässern reift. Jetzt auch als Podcast: https://www.whisky.de/shop/newsletter/#podcast Abonnieren: http://www.youtube.com/user/thewhiskystore?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whisky.de/ Telegram: https://t.me/whisky_de Merch: https://whiskyde-fanartikel.creator-spring.com/

The Wine Show Australia
David Vitale - Starward Whisky

The Wine Show Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 19:29


David Vitale had just jumped off a plane in the US and took time out to chat with Richo and Simon about Starward and their amazing success winning DISTILLERY OF THE YEAR at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022. @starwardwhisky @thewineshowaustralia @danmurphy_richard

Mornings with Gareth Parker
Aussie whisky distillery named best in the world

Mornings with Gareth Parker

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 8:19


A Victorian whisky distillery has been named the best in the world in a prestigious international spirit competition. Starward Whisky went up against over 5000 spirits and has taken out the title of Most Awarded Distillery of the Year at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. “It's bloody amazing,” Starward Whisky founder David Vitale told Liam Bartlett on 6PR Mornings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drinks Adventures
Starward's cult whisky, Ginger Beer Cask, with founder David Vitale

Drinks Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 30:50


Starward Ginger Beer Cask began almost by accident, when the distilling team took a bit of whisky and filled it into a barrel that had previously contained their house made ginger beer.Just 85 bottles were released in 2014 of the first ever ginger beer cask, and the following few editions weren't much easier to get hold of.It's only now with the release of Ginger Beer Cask #7 that Starward has been able to make this whisky in substantial enough quantities that it will be more widely available, including in the American market, where Starward founder David Vitale is now based.David rejoins us this in this special episode of Drinks Adventures, produced with the support of Starward Australian Whisky.He'll share with you the story of Ginger Beer Cask and what you can expect from the new edition.We'll also get a long overdue update on what's been happening at Starward since David was last on the show, which is nearly four years ago.Starward's entry level blend, Two Fold, didn't even exist at that stage, so there's plenty to talk about.Not least Starward's incredible haul of 12 Double Golds and 3 Gold Medals at the recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition, including double gold for last year's edition of the whisky we'll be discussing at length today, Ginger Beer Cask.

Bar Hacks
Episode 74 with David Vitale, Part 2

Bar Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 39:36


David Vitale, founder of Starward Whisky, returns from Australia and returns to the Bar Hacks podcast! The Australian whisky producer took home an incredible amount of medals from the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. David tells host David Klemt what it was like to see the final award tally, how the Starward team reacted, and dove into the mission and vision of Starward Whisky. The two also discuss the award-winning expressions that are either already available in the US or on their way to American shores. David shares the details of the Fortis, Octave Barrels, Unexpeated, and Dolce expressions. And for the single-barrel lovers out there, David also dives into the magic behind single barrel bottlings Nos. 684, 3278, and 4539. It's exciting to learn about the expressions joining Two-Fold, Nova, Solera, and Ginger Beer Cask #6. Learn more about Starward Whisky on their website, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter. Follow Starward on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. To connect with the Bar Hacks podcast, visit @barhacks, and connect with David at @david.ex.machina. Cheers!

WhiskyCast
Happy Hour Live with Starward Whisky's David Vitale

WhiskyCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 55:36


Eat It
New Whiskeys and Hot Chillies

Eat It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 55:57


Clive Larkman of Renaissance Herbs talks about his upcoming chilly festival, David Vitale of Starward has a chat about his brand new whiskey, and we check in with Wine Correspondent Duncan Bucannon about how this wild weather is affecting this years vintage, with presenters Cam Smith and Matt SteadmanWebsite: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/podcasts/eat-itCam Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camsmith_eat_it/Twitter: @EatItRRRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatItRRR/

Bar Hacks
Episode 63 with David Vitale

Bar Hacks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 59:58


David Vitale, founder of Starward Whisky, pops by the Bar Hacks podcast to chat with co-host David Klemt. He shares his journey into whisky distillation and how craft beer brewing plays a significant role. The two also discuss Australian whisky, making inroads throughout North America, and why Starward expressions work so well with food and food programs. In this episode you'll also find out which Starward whisky David Vitale calls the "Swiss Army knife of whiskies," which makes the perfect Manhattan, Starward Solera, and more. You can connect with David Vitale on Instagram. Be sure to swing by the Starward website and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Connect with Bar Hacks and host David Klemt on Instagram. Cheers!

The Speakeasy
Breakfast Whisky

The Speakeasy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 45:17


David Vitale of Starward in Melbourne, Australia joins the band to talk eating, drinking and finding a sense of place in a world of whisky. Don’t forget to click SUBSCRIBE and RATE the show if you can. 

Uncorked Whisky Sessions
Batch 17: Uncorked Down Under

Uncorked Whisky Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 81:46


In this episode the boys cover Australian whisky, and the influence its had all over the world. Joining your hosts Boutique-y Dave and Dr. Whisky are Starward Distillery's David Vitale, and Abbie Neilson and Christopher Jaume of Cooper King Distillery. Wait a minute, what's an English Distillery doing on an Australian episode..?

Bit by a Fox Podcast
Episode 105: Australia's Starward Whisky with Founder David Vitale

Bit by a Fox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 43:26


This week's guest is David Vitale, founder of Australian whisky brand Starward. David and I discussed the unique quality that red wine barrels bring to Starward, the fascinating history of Australian whisky, and his recent move to the states in order to help his brand thrive here.   Inverted Manhattan 2 oz Dolin Rouge Vermouth 1 oz Starward Two-Fold Australian Whisky 2-3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Cocktail Cherry for Garnish   Add all ingredients to an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.   Starward Whisky Links: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook   Bit by a Fox Links: Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Music

Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast
Starward Australian Whisky

Barrel to Bottle, The Binny's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 50:41


Add another country to the ever-growing whisky/whiskey producers available to Binny's customers: Australia. David Vitale, founder of Starward Whisky, joins Pat and Greg to talk about defining Australian whisky. Also a preview of the upcoming Starward Single Cask Handpicked.    Drink along at home with following spirits: Starward Two Fold Double Grain Australian Whisky Starward Nova Single Malt Australian Whisky Starward Solera Single Malt Australian Whisky  

The B.I.Stander Podcast
Starward Whiskey with CEO David Vitale

The B.I.Stander Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 48:45


Today on The B.I.Stander Podcast we welcome: David Vitale Talking Starward Australian Whiskey The B.I.STANDER Podcast is a conversational podcast unique to Bainbridge Island and Seattle Washington, that covers Society & culture, through Human Interest stories. The intent is to introduce interesting people, ideas, and conversations. We are not perfect and that's OK! Thank you for your support! Tell them you heard it on The BISTANDER Podcast! Bainbridge Strong  Eagle Harbor Insurance Blue Canary Auto  B.I.Hoops & More Helpline House Sound Reprographics Soccer Goal Shelter Wild Earth Dog Food  SAVE $60 Enter Code:  FRIEND-JT9BWGM PLEASE TELL THEM "THE B.I.STANDER PODCAST" SENT YOU! Buy a house on exclusive Madison AVE, save some money and ditch your broker, tell them the BISTANDER sent you! https://www.millennialbuilders.com/madison-grove MANSCAPED Save 20% & get free shipping with the code TINY Follow us on Social media + Facebook YouTube Music performed by Band of Steves of The Island Music Guild. Music performed by Ralph Reign 206-780-6911 lessons@islandmusic.org  *additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com Listen on Spotify, PlayerFM, I-Heart Radio , Apple Podcasts, TuneIN, Castbox, Deezer, and more! Wild Earth Dog Food  Enter Code:  FRIEND-JT9BWGM at Check Out to receive 20% off!  MANSCAPED Save 20% & get free shipping with the code TINY Sign up for our newsletter at www.thebistanderpodcast.com  Buy your host a cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/thebistanderpodcast

Grow A Small Business Podcast
0019: 3 years to raise funds to set up a distillery in Melbourne, started in 2010 with 3 FTE and 2,700 bottles in 1st year sales to 35 FTE and 120,000 bottles sold in 2020, after the world’s largest alcohol company invested in late 2015 (David Vitale)

Grow A Small Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 70:27


In this episode, I interview David Vitale, the founder, and director of sales and marketing at New World Whiskey Distillery Pty Ltd (previously Starward Distillery), the makers of Starward whiskey. David left a distilling career in Tasmania and started the business in Melbourne around 2007 amidst the global financial crisis. Breaking many traditions in the nascent 15-year-old craft distilling industry, it took him three years to raise all the funds he needed to set up the distillery and get production underway.  It was clear the business model was for a quality sub-100 dollar bottle of whiskey that lives in the sharing cabinet of a whiskey drinker, and it launched at $75 in 2013 when all Australian whiskeys were double the price. In that first year they sold less than 2,700 bottles and in 2020 will move more than 120,000 bottles. With enough stock going into casks each year, they have a close to $22 Million excise tax bill per annum. David moved the business from 1 full-time employee in 2007 to now 35, and with production capacity about to expand again, David highly values the key team members he brought along the journey starting with his first hire who is still there ten years after production began. Funding from investors and selling whiskey investment casks helped get the business through fast growth, tough times, and be well-positioned for the world’s largest alcohol company with 18,000 sales reps in the US alone, to invest in late 2015. That bluechip investment helped them move to larger premises, increase production ten-fold, and get serious about export. David believes the hardest thing in growing a small business is letting go, and the advice he would give himself on day one is, “Keep going. It’s going to take a lot longer than you think, but you should still do it” This Cast Covers: Learning whiskey distilling from the godfather of Australian whiskey. Raising the first round of capital and how their whiskey took off globally. The absurdity of doing a great quality sub-100 dollar whiskey. Starting the distillery and waiting 3 years to start selling. 30 days away from insolvency and getting support from Distill Ventures. Moving to a new upgraded location and scaling up to ten times their original volume. The value of not having to worry about payroll and becoming the best craft distilled spirit in the world. Advocating for building relevance for Australian whiskey outside Australia. Relationship management at the distributor level and the importance of working on the ground. The challenge of shifting from maker’s world to drinker’s world. From 443 cases of whiskey in 2013 to 20,000 cases in 2020. What all around success looks like for David and the amazing awards their whiskey has won so far against some of the best in the world. Starting out with one full-time employee to grow over the last 10 years to 35 full-time employees. The diverse forms of funding that Starward has had.  Losing his dad, having a baby, launching a brand, and overcoming stressful challenges with the business. Making hard decisions for successful cash flow management. The most fruitful way of creating value and the power of meditation. Recruitment wins and losses, and the valuable lessons learned. Onboarding new employees into the company culture within 60 days. The regret of selling his previous e-learning business and the most valuable course David ever took. Having a coach who is ex-military/ex-Microsoft and how he helps him develop in his professional and personal life. Learning more about leadership and work ethic from a podcast than from any book he’s ever read. Additional Resources: Good to Great By Jim Collins Built to Last By Jim Collins The Moment Podcast By Brian Koppelman The E-Myth By Michael Gerber  Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cold Funk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Cocktails Distilled
David Vitale From Starward Whiskey

Cocktails Distilled

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 31:47 Transcription Available


You could easily say that every whisky has an interesting story to tell - stories that are formed through the grain, the cask but primarily where the liquid originates. Most of us are familair with the stories that begin in the UK, the US or Japan but brands like Starward are endeavouring to show that Australian whisky has a story all of its own. Picking up awards like the “World’s Best Craft Distilled Whisky” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Starward is beginning redefine the nuances of what a whisky can be. To discuss this further, we talk to Starward’s David Vitale about casks, grains and of course cocktails.

Bourbon Lens
67: Talking Australian With Starward Whisky’s David Vitale

Bourbon Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 55:38


Branching out and exploring Australian Whisky in this week’s episode with David Vitale, Founder of Starward.  Starward Australian Whisky was founded in 2007 but recently released in the US with two solid expressions; Nova Single Malt Whisky and Two-Fold Double Grain Whisky. We were able to enjoy both of with Founder David Vitale via Skype. Since its Australian debut in 2016, Starward Nova has received numerous accolades including two gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition for both the “World’s Best Craft Distilled Whisky” and the “Best Australian Single Malt Whisky”. Starward was also named “Best Australian Whisky Innovator” from Icons of Whisky and crowned “Best Australian Single Malt” by the World Whiskies Awards in 2016 and 2017. Starward was founded by David Vitale in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia and is a modern Australian whisky, matured in Australian red wine barrels.  The ingredients used to distill Starward are a day’s drive away from the Melbourne-based distillery. The red wine barrels that mature the whisky are built around a broad cross section of big Australian reds, including 100L Barossa Shiraz barrels. The quick turnaround time between the barrels being disgorged at the winery and arriving at Starward means that the barrels retain much of their original character that is apparent in the flavor and texture of the whisky.  You’ll find ample red fruit notes and complex aromas, we definitely enjoyed the departure from our usual American bourbons and ryes.    LINKS: Find Starward on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @StarwardWhisky. Follow David on Instagram at @IAmDavidVitale Starward Whisky Website New York Times Feature on Australian Whisky  Goodfood.com on Australian Whisky   We would appreciate you giving us a 5 star rating on your podcast app and please leave us a written review. This will help others discover our podcast and will help us expand our reach. Also, be sure to follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at TheBourbonLens@Gmail.com.   -Jake, Michael, Scott The Bourbon Lens   *Photo Credit: Starward Whisky

WhiskyCast
Australian Whiskies and the "Roo Flu" (WhiskyCast Episode 782: September 1, 2019

WhiskyCast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 52:55


We're back after spending eight days in Australia and a week in bed fighting the "Roo Flu" virus, and there's a lot to talk about! One of the biggest problems facing Australian whisky distillers has been their relative lack of ability to scale up production to meet demand, but that's gradually beginning to change. Melbourne's Starward Distillery moved to a new building in 2016, and that allowed founder David Vitale the ability to triple production with room for future expansion. In Sydney, Archie Rose Distilling has outgrown its original site after five years, and construction is almost complete on a massive new distillery in Port Bombay that will take production from 120,000 liters per year to three million liters. We'll tour both distilleries on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Pernod Ricard's expansion spree continues with a $223 million deal for Jefferson's Bourbon owner Castle Brands - and a new $140 million malt whisky distillery in China! Trade issues are starting to show a serious impact on the whisky business worldwide, and a Virginia distillery has settled a lawsuit filed by the Scotch Whisky Association over its use of the word "Highland." On Behind the Label, we'll answer the burning question: "just how little maturation time can an American whiskey get away with?" Here's a hint...it probably took you longer to read this!

The Hospopreneurs Podcast
Episode 47 - Onward, Upward and Starward with David Vitale

The Hospopreneurs Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 52:12


Starward Whiskey invited me down to Melbourne for the release of their new whiskey, Two-Fold - a dual malt and wheat drop. The following morning, I sat down with David Vitale, who shared some of the most valuable insights we've heard on the show and a rare tipple from his office.

WhiskyCast
To Whisky...and Beyond! (Episode 737: November 1, 2018)

WhiskyCast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 43:38


This time around, we're blasting off with the crew of the USS Starward! OK, we're talking with David Vitale, the founder of Australia's Starward Distillery, and his whiskies have a certain Space Age look to them. Vitale founded his distillery in a former Quantas hangar at Melbourne's airport, so the flight analogy's not that far off, either. You'll hear that conversation during WhiskyCast In-Depth, and in the news, Britain's Chancellor gave the Scotch Whisky industry a pleasant surprise during Monday's Budget Address in Parliament by extending the current freeze on whisky and spirits taxes. We'll have that story and much more, including an update on a Hockey Hall of Fame member's second career in the whisky business.

Drinks Adventures
Starward Whisky founder David Vitale on Aussie whisky, gin & more

Drinks Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 26:08


This week on the Drinks Adventures podcast, I'm talking Australian whisky with Starward Whisky founder David Vitale.Founded in Melbourne in 2007, Starward is undoubtedly the leading Australian whisky brand from a volume perspective, thanks to David's ambitious strategy of pursuing larger scale production from the very beginning.This has meant that Starward has been able to offer its range of high quality whiskies at pretty affordable price points.They commonly sit under the $100 mark in contrast to the routine pricing upwards of $200 a bottle that you see from most other Australian distillers.With David, I discuss this pricing differential and other challenges for Australian whisky, as well as his decision to relocate to North America to develop it as an export market.We also touch on Starward's recent expansion into distilling gin, which I remind David is something he said they would never do.And lastly, the company's entry into bottled cocktails with the launch of the Starward New Old Fashioned.All other Drinks Adventures episodes, show notes, transcripts and many helpful links are available on the podcast website, DrinksAdventures.com.au, and you can email me at hello@drinksadventures.com.au.Follow James Atkinson on Facebook here, Instagram here and Twitter here.Theme music ‘Sandbox’ by Cameo Culture. You can listen to more from Cameo Culture at https://soundcloud.com/cameoculture.

Success: The Podcast
Success is Perfection

Success: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 18:33


How does an artist know when a painting is done? Isn’t there just one more brushstroke that will make it just that little bit more perfect?Perfection is something people obsess over, but it’s poorly defined.In this episode, we talk to Starwood Whisky’s David Vitale about the quest for perfection in the artisanal world of bespoke whisky production.