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Editor’s choice: The 8 best My Dan’s deals to score this August


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Posted 02 Aug 2023

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Brad Nash


8 of the best buys of August for Dan Murphy's members

When you’re spoilt for choice, it helps to have the inside scoop. Take a peek at our Editor’s picks of eight incredible drinks you can score at an exclusive price right now.

We’re officially reaching the business end of winter and, by now, you’re probably, hopefully, settled into a comfortable routine of cosy slow-paced evenings with good food and great company. But whether you’re after a quiet Friday night on the couch or planning an aesthetically pleasing dinner party with your nearest and dearest, a selection of interesting drinks is essential.

Thankfully, we’re back with the latest entry in our series highlighting our Editor Lara’s picks of the very best drinks deals that My Dan’s members can score simply by virtue of being a free member. And this August, we have everything from adventurous wines and canned whiskies (!) to classic beers. Here, then, are eight of our favourite My Dan’s specials on offer this month.

A bottle of the Gemtree Small Batch Pet Nat

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1. Gemtree Small Batch Pet Nat

An unsung gem (excuse the pun), this wine is the latest natural offering from this organic McLaren Vale winery and one of the few natty wines to also get a nod in the Halliday Wine Companion guide. Light on funk but full of fizz and fruit, the Gemtree Small Batch Pèt Nat is an approachable, refined entry into the world of naturally fermented wines, with its delicious notes of strawberry and lychee leaping out of the glass. Plus, if biodynamic, low-preservative and vegan-friendly are things you look for on a wine label, this has you covered there, too. Grab it while you still can.

Non-member price: $34.99
Member Price: $30

 

2. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

A bar cart essential and a surprisingly versatile addition to an array of mixers, we’re calling 2023 the year the rich, nutty liqueur makes its big comeback. We’re stocked on Frangelico at all times, but when it’s at a special member price, we stock up hard. Try Frangelico over ice with a big squeeze of lime – it’s our Editor’s not-so-secret favourite knock-off drink and we think you’ll be amazed.

Non-member price: $48.99
Member price: $42
A bottle of Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

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A can of Mountain Goat Summer Ale

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3. Mountain Goat Summer Ale

What do you do when half your crew likes pale ales and the other lot is into lagers? You reach for a summer ale, of course, and Mountain Goat’s golden Summer Ale tinnies are among the most appealing of the lot. Lightly hopped and eminently sessionable thanks to its low bitterness, this brew has just the right amount of hoppy citrus to complement the crisp, dry finish.

Non-member price: $20.99 for a 6-pack
Member price: $17 for a 6-pack

4. Oakridge 864 Pinot Noir

Oakridge is one of Victoria’s most acclaimed wineries for a whole bunch of reasons. This Yarra Valley producer’s commitment to improving the environment in and around its vineyards is commendable, but it also helps that they make stunning wines to match their eco-friendly ethos. Their 864 Pinot Noir is perhaps the shining example of this, as vibrant notes of red fruit sing a harmony with gentle tannins and subtle oak. It’s an investment, sure, but one we absolutely back – even more so at this price – and (sadly) perfect pinot doesn’t come cheap. This is really bloody good pinot, and it’ll cellar well, too.

Non-member price: $89.99
Member price: $75
A bottle of Oakridge 864 Pinot Noir

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The Two Stacks Dram in a Can Irish Whiskey

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5. Two Stacks Dram in a Can Irish Whiskey

Whiskey? In a can? Can you imagine the chin-stroking neckbeards’ reaction to this one? To hell with them, we say, because this Two Stacks Dram in a Can is a proper good drop served up in a revolutionary new way. Each can from the award-winning Irish distillery comes with two shots of their acclaimed blend of grain, malt and pot-still whiskey – perfect for camping trips and picnics without having to lug a bottle wherever you go.

Non-member price: $49.99 for a 4-pack
Member price: $39 for a 4-pack

 

6. James Squire Red Wine Sangria Ginger Beer

Red Wine Sangria Ginger Beer is a wild cacophony of different drinks in a single can, but we’d expect nothing less from the ever-rebellious folk at James Squire. The more you think about it, though, it’s a combination that makes sense: the bright fruit of sangria provides a refreshing hint of tang as an encore to the spicy sweetness of James Squire’s already-popular ginger beer.

Non-member price: $26.99
Member price: $23

 

A can of the new James Squire Red Wine Sangria Ginger Beer

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The Rockstar Spirits Banana Bomb Navy Strength Spiced Rum

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7. Rockstar Spirits Banana Bomb Navy Strength Spiced Rum

A deserving winner in this year’s Dan’s Decoded Spirits Awards, Rockstar Spirits Banana Bomb is a cracking rum from one of the UK’s most adventurous and exciting new-world distillers. Turning what can occasionally be a pretty one-note spirit into an exciting new taste adventure for both cocktails and mixers, it’s like banana bread in a glass – rich in its eponymous fruit, but also packed with notes of baking spice and caramel.

Non-member price: $69.99 
Member price: $63

8. Hither & Yon McLaren Vale Tempranillo

Medium in body and full in flavour, tempranillo is quickly gaining popularity among those of us who trend towards easy-drinking reds that don’t overpower the palate. Hither & Yon – another winery in this list making exciting, eco-friendly reds out of McLaren Vale – is making its second appearance on our Editor’s monthly picks (last month it was their Touriga). The Vale’s cool winters and hot summers produce tempranillo that’s rich, juicy and just dry enough to keep you coming back for more, as seen in Hither & Yon’s excellent McLaren Vale Tempranillo.

Non-member price: $26.99
Member price: $22
A bottle of the Hither & Yon McLaren Vale Tempranillo

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