Celebrating 30 years this month, Lark Distillery has partnered with Luke Mangan’s glass brasserie for an exclusive whisky dinner. On Wednesday, July 20, Bill Lark and Chris Thomson will share their tasting notes on each whisky served, and entertain with stories of Lark and its 30-year journey to becoming Australia’s number one craft distiller. The bespoke four-course menu has been impeccably paired to Lark’s exceptional whiskies, and will include dishes such as duck breast with Jerusalem artichoke and ginger puree paired with the Lark Chinotto 60%, as well as other Luke Mangan designed dishes to compliment the whisky offering. Book your tickets here.

Your next Wednesday night is sorted. Winter hump days are now merry and bright, as Queen Victoria Market’s iconic Winter Night Market transforms into a winter wonderland for Christmas in July, each Wednesday until 27 July. The Winter Night Market will embrace the Christmas spirit with an array of street food, warming drinks, dazzling decorations, carollers and roving performers. With free entry, the Winter Night Market’s Christmas in July is sure to be a Claus for celebration. Head here for more information.

Hallelujah. The Gospel distillery in Melbourne has launched a non-alcoholic whiskey just in time for Dry July. The new Responsible Rye is made from de-alcoholised straight rye whiskey, layered with a blend of botanical extracts. The teetotal tipple displays an aroma of dried apricot, black tea, cola nut and candied pecan, with stewed stone fruits on the palate. Sip it straight or top off with ginger ale and an orange wheel garnish. Get the good word out, Responsible Rye is available from thegospelwhiskey.com for $46.

The winter chill is officially here, but W Brisbane’s Wet Deck is keeping the fun times rolling with Winter Reloaded. The iconic poolside oasis has transformed into a winter playground until the end of August. Guests can beat the chill as they kick back poolside, cosying up under chunky knit blankets and cushions by outdoor firepits, while hot beats by the W’s resident Music Curator on Fridays and Saturdays ignite the night – all alongside a comforting winter warmers menu. Find further details at wbrisbanedining.com

McWilliam’s has recently launched a special selection of aged tawny ports. There’s something for you and your grandad too, with younger, modern styles on offer, as well as full-flavoured drams. The Hanwood Estate collection includes a Classic (5-Year), Grand (10-Year), Rare (20-Year) and Very Rare (30-Year) Aged Tawny. Don’t wait until Christmas to pour yourself a tipple or give one away as a gift. Prices range from $20-$175 from select wine retailers.

Wine Yarra Valley presents the Local Legends Long Lunch on Friday, 22 July from 12pm – as part of the 2022 Fireside Yarra Valley festival program. The event brings some of Yarra Valley’s pioneering wine producers together, including Sandra de Pury from Yeringberg, Dylan McMahon from Seville Estate, Greg Jarratt from St Huberts and Sarah Crowe from Yarra Yering, at the new Hubert Estate. Grab your tickets here.

Named after the French word for “summer garden”, this sunny sipper boasts a stunning bouquet of fruits and florals, including charentais melon, lemon, yuzu, orange peel and French violet, which have been cold-distilled to capture a distinct “just-picked” freshness. The roundness of the melon cuts perfectly through those sharp citrus notes. Serve with a splash of tonic and freshly snipped garnishes. Citadelle’s Jardin d’Été gin is available at First Choice for $69.

New to supermarket shelves is the latest creation from NotCo, NotMilk. The creators used AI technology to study the molecular structure of animal products, replacing them with plant-based goodness to make the new bevvy. Their NotMilk tastes, sips, slurps, and froths just like milk (and is perfect for mixing with coffee!). NotMilk is currently available at Woolworths nationally, alongside NotBurger and NotChicken.