Australia has triumphed at the World Whiskies Awards and Icons of Whisky, Rest of World 2025, taking out 21 Gold ‘Best in Category’ medals and five Icons awards. Awards director Anita Ujszaszi […]
Australia blitzes World Whiskies Awards
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Moët & Chandon returns as official champagne of 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix
Moët & Chandon has announced its return as the Official Champagne of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, as the sport celebrates its 75th anniversary. Formula 1 is the most popular annual sporting series […]
Prohibition Liquor Co. launches crowdfunding campaign
Adelaide’s Prohibition Liquor Co. has launched a first-of-its-kind equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand internationally. The initiative offers customers the opportunity to become part-owners of an award-winning craft gin distillery, […]
Alcohol & tobacco spending plummets
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) household spending data shows alcohol and tobacco was the only category to experience a fall in volumes in the December 2024 quarter, down 12.2%. Westpac speculated that […]
Tariff war hits drinks industry
Breaking news: The US government will pause implementing 25% tariffs on Canadian goods for at least 30 days. In a post on X following a phone call with US President Donald Trump, […]
Outrage over spirits tax rise
Australia has been hit with another spirits tax rise, with excise now at $104.31 per litre of alcohol. That’s seven times higher than the United States and significantly higher than the $61.21 […]
All the Super Bowl 2025 drinks ads
Reports the National Football League (NFL) is heading to Melbourne for a series of matches have fuelled Super Bowl 2025 fever in Australia and added to the excitement over the celebrity-studded ads that accompany […]
Angus Barnes steps down as WCA Executive Chair
Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Executive Chair Angus Barnes has announced his resignation after 10 years in the role. Barnes is transitioning to a new role as General Manager of Bunnamagoo Wines, based in Mudgee, […]
Australian wine exports exceed $2.5 billion
The strong return to mainland China saw Australian wine exports increase by 34% in value to $2.55 billion in the 12 months ending December 2024. The latest Wine Australia Export Report shows […]
Executive leadership changes at CUB & Asahi Beverages
Asahi Beverages has announced executive leadership changes, including Carlton & United Breweries CEO Danny Celoni leaving the business and Nigel Parsons commencing as Chief Commercial Officer. Asahi Beverages has consolidated its alcohol […]
