It’s an all-star line-up of drinks brands for the 2024 Australian Open, with Canadian Club, Aperol, Penfolds, Piper Heidsieck, Peroni, Squealing Pig and Somersby among those partnering with Tennis Australia for the […]
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The biggest selling bubbles for New Year’s Eve
Prosecco sales have overtaken Champagne at many liquor retailers during 2023, with the sparkling wine predicted to dominate New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia. Coles data has revealed 43% of Aussies are […]
Growing sales for native ingredient-infused seltzer
A hard seltzer range infused with native ingredients called MODE is attracting a growing number of Australian fans. MODE blends native Australian ingredients with premium triple distilled vodka crafted in country Victoria […]
Hard Solo discontinued two months early
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has discontinued Hard Solo two months early following discussions with state liquor regulators. The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code Scheme (ABAC) announced in November that the name Hard […]
Beam Suntory Australia’s most successful launch ever
The launch campaign for Suntory -196 has taken out a Global Grand Effie, the pre-eminent award in the marketing industry. The entry, Beam Suntory Australia’s -196 and The Monkeys “Ridiculous! How -196 defied […]
The Margarita hack you need to try
The Margarita is one of Australia’s favourite cocktails, but squeezing endless limes for them at summer soirees isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. Fortunately an Aussie couple have created an ingenious hack for […]
Top 10 whiskies around $100
The Whisky List has given its verdict on 10 delicious whiskies around the $100 mark that are equally at home in the glasses of beginners as aficionados and represent a particularly good […]
Australia’s first specialist Rosé brand launches
Fourth Wave Wine has launched Paddington Lane Wine Co, Australia’s first specialist Rosé brand. The release is timely, with summer being prime Rosé sipping season and the popularity of pink wine in […]
Australia’s new favourite festive tipple
It’s no surprise that Rosé has become one of Australia’s favourite festive tipples – our climate is made for sipping pink wine in the sun. The rise and rise of Rosé continues […]
Liquor retail sales strong for independents this Christmas
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is predicting retailers will rein in $9 billion during the festive final week before Christmas, with independent liquor retailers also reporting strong sales. The ARA – in conjunction with […]