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Dutch Rules Distilling Co

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Dutch Rules Distilling Co. (2026, October 2). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/dutch-rules-distilling-co-mitcham-20241006-p5kiwa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-02

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Dutch Rules Distilling Co, an acclaimed suburban bar known for its unique onsite distillation of Sri Lankan-inspired gins, has expanded by adding a new restaurant helmed by former Young Chef of the Year Viveik Vinoharan. The establishment's cuisine is described as "Lankan-leaning," and it adheres to Good Food's strict policy against paid reviews or guide inclusions.
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The Dutch Rules Distilling Co., an already renowned suburban bar known for its Sri Lankan-inspired gins, has expanded by introducing a new "Lankan-leaning" restaurant led by former Young Chef of the Year Viveik Vinoharan. The establishment, which previously offered onsite-distilled spirits in tasting flights and cocktails, now complements its beverage offerings with a culinary experience that aligns closely with Sri Lankan cuisine. This enhancement is likely to attract food enthusiasts and those interested in exploring unique cocktail pairings.

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Topics

Good Food Lankan Sri Lankan the Good Food Guide

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Good Food ORG · 1× Lankan NORP · 1× Sri Lankan NORP · 1× Viveik Vinoharan PERSON · 1× the Good Food Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

It was already one of the city’s best suburban bars, pouring spiced-up Sri Lankan-inspired gins distilled onsite in tasting flights and cocktails.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-02
2026-10-02 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Dutch Rules Distilling Co · assertive framing

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It was already one of the city’s best suburban bars, pouring spiced-up Sri Lankan-inspired gins distilled onsite in tasting flights and cocktails. asserted
It → pour → flights
Now it’s gone one better, adding a “Lankan-leaning” restaurant led by former Young Chef of the Year Viveik Vinoharan. asserted
it → go → Vinoharan
Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. asserted
reviews → book → ?
A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. asserted
restaurant → pay → Guide
Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox. asserted
reviews → serve → inbox
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