Patrón Tequila stole the spotlight with a show-stopping toast at the 2025 ARIA Awards in celebration of its first partnership with the event. Led by NOVA’s Tim Blackwell, the stage exploded in […]
Patrón steals the show at the 2025 ARIA Awards
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5 cocktail trends that will define 2026
Bacardi has revealed the five defining trends set to reshape cocktail culture and the spirits industry in 2026. Its seventh annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report, produced in partnership with The Future Laboratory […]
Poco Vino smashes sales expectations
Single-serve wine brand Poco Vino only arrived on Australian shelves last month, but it’s already sold more than 100,000 bottles. During Australian Vintage’s annual general meeting, CEO Tom Dusseldorp said: “Poco Vino’s […]
Australian canned cocktail producer scoops global accolade
Australian cocktail maker Curatif has claimed the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) RTD Producer Trophy for the fourth year running. The award was accepted in London by Curatif National Sales Manager Conor McCann (above). […]
Endeavour Group fights to restore shareholder confidence
Endeavour Group interim chair Duncan Makeig has addressed shareholder ire over the company’s recent performance. During its 2025 annual general meeting this week he assured attendees that the implementation of the company’s […]
Why independents are winning market share
The 2025 Retail Drinks Industry Summit has revealed independent liquor retailers are winning market share as a result of their agility and differentiated category mix. MST Marquee Senior Analyst Craig Woolford told attendees: “The […]
The future of Australian craft gin
Husk Farm Distillery Co-Founder Harriet Messenger discusses the challenges and opportunities shaping the Australian craft gin industry. The gin industry in Australia has been on quite a ride. And I’ve had a […]
Australia takes Best Low & No Wine Producer crown at IWSC
For the second year running, Australia’s Edenvale Wines, has been awarded the Low & No Wine Producer Trophy at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The brand collected two golds, three silvers, […]
Carlsberg creates the world’s smallest beer
Carlsberg has collaborated with the research institute RISE, the company Glaskomponent and a miniature artist to create the world’s smallest beer. The beer’s moderate size and non-alcoholic content aims to inspire people […]
Bourgogne wine exports hold steady in Australia
Bourgogne wines are experiencing a slowdown in economic momentum, due to an uncertain international economic environment and a structural decline in wine consumption, especially in France. However, the latest figures from the […]
