Merivale has expanded its NSW portfolio with the acquisition of 115 Johnson St, Byron Bay – the hospitality group’s first venue on the far North Coast. The property, which was previously owned […]
We can’t keep up … Merivale buys in Byron Bay
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PHOTO SPECIAL: Hennessy launches NBA partnership in Australia
Hennessy introduced its National Basketball Association (NBA) partnership to Australia last week at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. The immersive take-over saw the Icebergs ocean pool – one of Australia’s most iconic locations – […]
Is risky drinking rising among young Australians?
Alcohol Beverages Australia has refuted new research by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation that shows a lack of education about the dangers of risky drinking among young people. More than half of […]
Industry speculates on Pernod Ricard & Brown-Forman merger prospects
IWSR has added its analysis to the speculation that Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman could be the drinks industry’s last “mega merger”. The Financial Times noted a week ago that “a potential combination […]
Why it’s time to start sipping premium rum
Australians love to explore the world, but our closed borders mean we are choosing to travel through taste instead. Consumers are eager to discover new flavours from exotic locales and experts believe […]
Triple win for Endeavour at Retail Drinks Industry Awards
It was a triple celebration for Endeavour Group this week following the announcement of the winners of the Retail Drinks Industry Awards 2021. The Retail Drinks Industry Awards, hosted by Retail Drinks […]
New craft beer range scoops five medals at the AIBAs
A new range of craft beers created to satisfy surging customer demand at Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores has taken out a five medals at the 2021 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA). Gogo […]
Wild beer scoops top AIBA award
Ballarat’s Dollar Bill Brewing has been awarded the prestigious title of Champion Australian Beer for its Gold Teeth 2021 wild beer at the 2021 Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA). Dollar Bill takes fresh pressed fruit, honey and wort […]
Sipping four Firkin good whiskies
Drinks Digest attended a virtual tasting of Firkin Whisky this week, hosted by David Ligoff and The Whisky List. The session featured the mischievous and very approachable Mike Collings, founder of The […]
This is Australia’s best bottle shop
Bermagui Cellars, a family-owned bottle shop on the NSW Sapphire Coast, has been crowned Liquor Store of the Year at the 2021 Retail Drinks Industry Awards. The bottle shop took out the […]
