NED Australian Whisky saw sales growth of up to 500% in some retail channels in March, as Australian drinkers turn away from bourbon. According to the brand, a turbulent period of in […]
Drinkers switch to Australian whisky
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Lion sells Eumundi Brewing
Eight years after reviving Eumundi Brewing, one of Australia’s original craft breweries, Lion has sold it to the Comiskey Group. The Cominskey Group is a family-owned company based in Brisbane’s north. It was […]
How Trump’s tariffs will impact the drinks industry
The Trump Administration has sent shockwaves through the drinks industry after unveiling minimum tariffs of 10% on all countries, with heavier duties on about 60 countries. The tariffs were announced using the […]
US announces 25% tariff on canned beer imports
The Trump administration has expanded its 25% tariff on aluminium to include imported canned beer and empty cans. The Commerce Department confirmed in a Federal Register notice that the duties on beer […]
Naturellement festival returns to NSW
After a sold-out debut festival in Newcastle in 2021, Naturellement is heading to the Central Coast this autumn. The two-day event showcases the best artisan, natural, organic and small-batch drinks producers, local […]
The best April Fool’s drinks pranks for 2025
We have to admit we fell for a few of the drinks industry’s April Fool’s Day gags this year … and we really wish tomorrow’s threatened US tariffs were among them. Donald […]
Miguel Maestre to debut new beer at GABS 2025
Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre is launching his new beer RUBIA exclusively at Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) in Melbourne on 4-5 April 2025. RUBIA is described as a vibrant, tropical pale ale packed with zesty Seville orange, […]
Lyre’s joins Amber Beverage Group
Amber Beverage Group has announced it is adding Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic to its distribution portfolio, effective 1 April 2025. The new partnership with the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic brand marks a significant milestone […]
Sydney Beer Co owes creditors $10 million
The administrators for Sydney Beer Co have revealed the company owes almost $10 million to creditors including the Australian Taxation Office and the McGrath Foundation. RSM Australia partners Richard Stone and Brett […]
New role for former Bacardi Australia boss
Former Bacardi-Martini Australia Managing Director Mauricio Vergara has been named Managing Director of Proximo US & Canada. The announcement follows current MD Luis Fernando Félix Fernández announcing his retirement, effective as of […]
