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Koji Bird in Bright has earned a Chef's Hat in The Age Good Food Guide 2027, plus recognition among Australia's 100 Essential Restaurants. Book a table today!

Shochu has been made -and enjoyed - in Japan for hundreds of years. So what happens when you take centuries of tradition, add in some Australian ingredients and make it from start to finish in a small distillery in Victoria's High Country? You get a spirit that's familiar, but with a distinctly Australian flavour. Many Australians are still discovering Shochu. While it's the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Japan, less than 1% of the Shochu made there ever leaves the count

Whether Dad’s a whisky devotee, a cocktail lover, a spirits nerd, a hands-down-hard-to-buy-for minimalist, or simply a man who appreciates something delicious in a nice bottle, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the Reed & Co guide to Father’s Day gifts Dad will actually want.