Coastal Stone Whisky, which is created on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has released two ready-to-drink (RTD) whiskies.

Coastal Stone Whisky & Dry and Whisky & Cola are created with premium ingredients from grain to glass.

Distillery Manager Dave Richards said: “I’m thrilled about the launch of Coastal Stone Whisky’s new ready-to-drink Whisky & Cola and Whisky & Dry, made with our award-winning double grain Whisky Xplore, right here in sunny Sydney.

“This whisky has already revolutionised the realm of affordable Australian whisky, and we believe all Aussies deserve to enjoy their whisky in every way possible, making it accessible to all.”

As to why the distiller joined the ready-to-drink game, Richards said its because “Aussies deserve a top-notch, homegrown
alternative to Jack, Jim and that Canadian fella.”

Research also shows that RTD consumption has increased from 2,138,000 Australians (10.8%) pre-pandemic to 4,319,000 (21.0%) in late 2023.

To launch the new products, Coastal Stone has launched a marketing campaign to become the ‘Official Spirit of Crushing CANada’s Spirit’, pledging to sponsor every single member of the Australian team who manages to crush a Canadian rival in Paris.

The Whisky & Dry and Whisky & Cola are available at select Dan Murphys, Porters Liquor and various independent liquor retailers across NSW and on the Manly Spirits Co website.