Spirits producers and lovers awoke this week to the grim reality of more than $100 per litre of tax on their products, in a further blow to this burgeoning industry. The excise […]
Excise tax rise to send spirit prices soaring
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New bar mixes history at Circular Quay
Tucked away on Bulletin Place near Circular Quay, a new two-level cocktail venue called Bar 1880 is raising a glass to Australian publishing history. The building once housed The Bulletin magazine, which […]
$11,000 tequila goes on sale in Australia
Patrón Tequila has released a $11,000 premium spirit – PATRÓN en LALIQUE: Serie 3 – in Australia. The third release in collaboration with French glass master LALIQUE has been curated at Hacienda […]
TWE launches first China-sourced wine
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched its first China-sourced wine in the 2023 Penfolds Collection: the Chinese Winemaking Trial (CWT) 521. It follows the launch of ‘One by Penfolds’ in China in […]
Coopers & IBA give evidence to market competition inquiry
The House Standing Committee on Economics held an inquiry this week into competition and dynamism in the supermarket and alcohol sectors. It was held via videoconference on 25 and 26 July 2023, […]
Coopers reveals new look for 2023 Vintage Ale
Coopers has updated its Vintage Ale packaging to reflect the brewery’s new brand design ahead of its 2023 seasonal release. In the first major update to core packaging in 20 years, the […]
Matilda Bay relaunches Brass Monkey Stout
Australia’s original craft brewery, Matilda Bay, has announced the re-launch of its much-loved Brass Monkey Stout. First brewed by Matilda Bay at Fremantle’s Sail & Anchor Hotel in 1986, Brass Monkey Stout […]
Pepperjack releases Mid-Strength Shiraz
Treasury Wine Estates has announced the launch of Pepperjack Mid-Strength Shiraz, as consumers look to moderate their alcohol intake. The winemaker noted that demand for alternatives that offer a full flavour experience […]
Sustainable cocktail range hits First Choice shelves
Sophisticated Cocktail Co has ramped it up its retail offering and will be rolling out its sustainable cocktail range at First Choice Liquor Market stores next month. Launched just over two years […]
VB’s England Bitter goes on sale across Australia
Due to massive public demand, England Bitter will soon be on sale in bottle shops across the nation in celebration of Australia retaining the most famous trophy in cricket during the 2023 […]
