Maybe Cocktail Festival will return for its third year from 7–13 April 2025, bringing some of the world’s most celebrated bartenders to Sydney. This year’s festival will welcome leading bartenders and industry […]
Maybe Cocktail Festival returns
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Sydney Brewery takes over Rocks Brewing
Australia’s largest privately owned hotel group, the Schwartz Family Company (SFC), has acquired the Rocks Brewing Company, including its production facilities and restaurant/bar in Alexandria. Rocks Brewing entered voluntary administration in October of last […]
Campari opens The Negroni Bar
Just when you thought the popularity of the Negroni couldn’t rise higher, The Negroni Bar by Campari has launched in the heart of London. The UK’s first permanent Negroni bar is located […]
Four Pillar creates Croissant Gin with Lune
Four Pillars Gin and Lune Croissanterie have joined forces to produce a silky, buttery limited-edition Croissant Gin. Launching on 19 February, the limited edition gin was created by distilling Lune’s caramel slice-smelling […]
The rise of RTDs & draught cocktails in pubs
CGA by NIQ has revealed the trends that shaped Australia’s on-premise in 2024, with its data showing consumer preferences for RTDs and draught cocktails are surging. Over half of consumers (51%) reported encountering […]
Drinks industry supports Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025
The Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns from 14 February to 2 March 2025 with the theme FREE TO BE. Drinks and hospitality companies including Absolut, Brookvale Union, Applejack, Squealing […]
Wolf Blass sale off the table for TWE
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has cancelled the sale of its Wolf Blass, Lindemans, Yellowglen and Blossom Hill brands. TWE CEO Tim Ford revealed during the company’s HY25 results announcement that offers from […]
NT scraps minimum floor pricing for alcohol
The Northern Territory Government has delivered on its election promise to remove the minimum floor price for alcohol. The Liquor Legislation Amendment (Repeal of Minimum Pricing) Bill 2024 passed through Parliament yesterday. The […]
Record spending predicted for Valentine’s Day
Australian shoppers are preparing to spend a record $535 million on Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved ones, with alcohol among the top purchases. On 14 February, 3.8 million Australians planning to […]
Penfolds releases first Grange blend
Penfolds has launched its first ever Grange blend, Grange La Chapelle 2021. The wine features 50% Grange from a collection of select South Australian vineyards (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley) […]
