The 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards have announced the best wines and winemakers of the year, with Victoria’s Yarra Yering taking out both Wine of the Year and Winery of the Year. […]
Australia’s 20 best wines of the year
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Raise a glass to National Rum Day
It’s National Rum Day on Monday, August 16, and mixologist Kurtis Bosley has a tip for upping your cocktail game at home: choosing the perfect glass. Glassware specialist Luigi Bormioli has collaborated with […]
Cheers to International Prosecco Day
Say cheers to National Prosecco Day tonight with a glass of your favourite bubbles. National Prosecco Day is celebrated each year on August 13. Originating in the cool alpine climate of Veneto […]
Taste test: NORT non-alcoholic Pacific Ale
Locally brewed non-alcoholic beer NORT has launched the world’s first non-alcoholic Pacific Ale and Drinks Digest put it to the test this week. Our verdict: A refreshing brew with hops and fruit […]
Why Diageo bought another agave brand
Diageo has added to its growing portfolio of agave spirits with Mezcal Unión, as part of its acquisition of Casa UM. Mezcal Unión was launched in 2011 by a group of Mexican […]
UK’s biggest selling super premium gin arrives in Australia
Super premium gin Silent Pool Gin has arrived in Australia from the UK, with other variations from the range due on shelf later this year. Created in the rolling hills of Surrey […]
Experience a virtual whiskey tasting with Matthew McConaughey
Wild Turkey has launched a guided whiskey tasting on Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, voiced by the legendary Russell distilling family, with a message from Matthew McConaughey. The experience offers a new […]
Pepisco creates alcoholic Mountain Dew
Move over seltzer, The Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo have announced they’re collaborating to produce an alcoholic Mountain Dew called HARD MTN DEW. The beverage, which will have black cherry and watermelon […]
ALM announces new Independent Beverage Partners division
Australian Liquor Marketers (ALM) has announced its Owned and Exclusive Brands portfolio has been rebranded as Independent Beverage Partners (IBP). IBP will use the existing ALM supply chain and grow its private […]
Taste test: Sidewinder Ultra Low Alcohol Hazy Pale Ale
The highlight of an afternoon in lockdown for Drinks Digest Beer Editor Saint Barbara this week was the virtual launch of Brick Lane Brewing’s Sidewinder range of super ultra low alcohol beers. […]
