Coca-Cola Australia has launched Absolut Vodka Mixed With Sprite, the latest addition to its alcohol RTD portfolio. The release brings together Absolut Vodka, Australia’s number one premium vodka brand, and Sprite, Australia’s number one lemon-lime sparkling soft drink. Available in Absolut Vodka Mixed With Sprite and […]
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2026 Royal Queensland Awards beer & spirits winners
A Brisbane-based brewery and a Sunshine Coast distillery have taken out top honours at the 2026 Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits and Beer Awards. Supported by King Street and The Star Brisbane, the […]
Tequila Don Julio unveils its Oscars cocktails
Tequila Don Julio is partnering with the Oscars for its ninth consecutive year, mixing cocktails for thirsty celebrities at the Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official party. […]
The little wine bottle driving big sales for Australian Vintage
Australian Vintage has revealed that its disruptive wine innovation in small format – Poco Vino – is scanning around 12,000 bottles a day globally. Available in more than nine countries and expanding […]
Could SailGP be the new F1 for drinks sponsors?
As Melbourne gears up for the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix another sporting event is nipping at its heels in Sydney this weekend: SailGP. The KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix returns to Sydney […]
Odd Culture Group to open two Sydney CBD venues
Odd Culture Group has announced it will open two new venues in the Sydney CBD district: an underground daiquiri bar and discotheque; and a neighbourhood osteria on York Street. The openings will […]
Suntory merges Laphroaig and Bowmore production teams
Suntory Global Spirits has confirmed that it is merging the production teams at its Laphroaig and Bowmore distilleries on Islay. The announcement follows the Scotch Whisky Association releasing figures for 2025 that […]
Chiswick to host International Women’s Day Wine Market
Matt Moran’s planted-to-plate Woollahra restaurant Chiswick will celebrate International Women’s Day on 7 March 2026 with a female-led Wine Market. The event will spotlight some of Australia’s most exciting women in wine, […]
Drinks brands rev up for Australian Grand Prix 2026
The Formula 1 Qatar Airways Australian Grand Prix 2026 kicks off at Albert Park on 5 March 2026 and drinks brands are getting their motors running as tens of thousands of fans […]
Princess Cruises breaks Margarita world record
Princess Cruises and Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila celebrated National Margarita Day by breaking the Guinness World Record for Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. Regal Princess served 3410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring […]

