Lion has declared March 23 to be National Local Day, marking one year since taps were turned off at pubs, clubs, bars and hospitality venues across Australia due to COVID-19 lockdowns. The […]
Lion announces National Local Day celebration
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Naked Life Beverages launches non-alcoholic spritzers
Naked Life has followed up its creation of Australia’s first sugar-free tonic water with the introduction of a new range of non-alcoholic RTD spritzers. The recent category expansion comes after extensive market […]
These are Australia’s best gins for 2021
Each year the World Gin Awards, presented by The Drinks Report, select the very best gins in the internationally recognised gin style categories and promote them to consumers and trade across the […]
How the drinks industry is celebrating Mardi Gras 2021
The 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season officially kicked off on February 19 with the raising of the rainbow flag above Sydney Town Hall, which will fly until March 7. […]
The women leading the General Gordon Hotel’s rebirth
Following a fire that saw Sydenham’s The General Gordon Hotel lie dormant for nearly three years, the pub reopened its doors last month with a strong female duo at the helm, apt […]
Sipping Dubbo’s finest at Devil’s Hollow Brewery
Our roving beer reviewer, Saint Barbara, visits a thriving craft brewery in Dubbo. A recent work engagement in western NSW meant time for a road trip and a few days in Dubbo […]
Organic wine sales up 500% for LMG
Organic wine sales are predicted to rise from a 2.8% share of world wine sales to 4% by 2024 according to IWSR, with Australia among the countries leading the charge. Daniel Mettyear, IWSR’s […]
Jason Crawley wants to help you make the perfect Dirty Martini
Multi-award-winning bartender Jason Crawley has released Dirty Martini Olive Brine under his Simple Syrup Co label. Over the last 12 years Crawley solely focused on creating ‘syrup’ products for discerning cocktail enthusiasts […]
Top Shelf sales up 159% following Grainshaker launch
Melbourne’s Top Shelf International has reported FY21 first half revenue of $7.3 million, an increase of $4.5 million or 159% on the prior comparative period. Highlights for the period included the company’s […]
Australia’s best value wines under $20
A wine priced at just $5.90 has been declared one of the best value wines in Australia. Minchinbury Pinot Noir took out Best Value Lighter Red under $20 at the Decoded Wine […]
