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Desperate calls from the drinks industry for the Australian Government to pause the alcohol excise tax and support local producers have fallen on deaf ears in the Federal Budget. Australia’s spirits tax, […]
Australian Grape & Wine has condemned the lack of assistance for grape growers and winemakers in the Federal Budget, calling it a “missed opportunity” that ignores industry’s pleas for urgent support. “This […]
Industry sources report Accolade Wines may walk away from merger negotiations with Australian Vintage and ink an alternative deal with Pernod Ricard. Accolade Wines has been involved in a dual-track process with […]
Just a year after launching, Tasmania’s Waubs Harbour Distillery is winning international awards and celebrating surging sale, including its Limited Release PX Sherry cask whisky selling out online last week. Bottled at […]
The Australian spirits industry has made submissions to the Federal Government’s Inquiry Into Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Australia outlining the major issues jeopardising future prosperity and expansion. The House of Representatives […]
The former licensee of a Newcastle hotel has received a two-year ban from holding a liquor licence after an intoxicated patron was served the equivalent of more than 35 standard drinks. Tracey […]
Modus Brewing has taken out three trophies at the 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards (CBMAS), fondly known as The Crushies. The CBMAs is the first awards program of its kind. It is a worldwide […]
Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show has announced a change to the competition’s award structure that will see the introduction of nine new major trophies and prizes in 2024. The trophies include a new reduced or no-alcohol championship title. The new model introduced by […]
A special new limited edition release from Kentucky Owl, Maighstir Edition, is mixing the best of Scotch and bourbon distilling. A result of the collaboration between Kentucky Owl master blenders John Rhea […]
Curatif has introduced a tropical tipple to its range that will make you feel like it’s endlessly summer, Pina Colada. The canned cocktail definitely nails the flavours of this iconic drink, mixing […]
