Kristin Christie from The Gresham in Brisbane has been crowned the winner of the Speed Rack Australia 2025 competition. Presented by William Grant & Sons Australia at The Oxford Art Factory in […]
Speed Rack Australia crowns winner for 2025
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Halloween parties cast a record-breaking spell over Australia
Australians will spend a record amount on Halloween parties this year, with the fright night fortuitously falling on a Friday. According to research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in partnership with […]
Urban Alley opens $7m brewery in Chadstone
Urban Alley Brewery has opened its $7 million flagship brewery and restaurant at Chadstone, The Fashion Capital. Chadstone, The Fashion Capital (fondly known to locals as “Chaddy”) is the southern hemisphere’s largest retail and […]
The Whisky List to distribute North Star Spirits
The Whisky List (TWL) has been appointed as the exclusive importer and distributor for North Star Spirits in Australia. The acclaimed Glasgow-based independent bottler is renowned for its distinctive single cask and small-batch […]
First look: Mumm’s 2025 Melbourne Cup marquee
G.H. Mumm is dropping anchor at the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival with a ‘Setting Sail’ themed Birdcage marquee. In a never-before-seen layout for G.H. Mumm, the marquee will include a second level […]
The official cocktail of the Melbourne Cup
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) in partnership with Diageo has debuted its first-ever official cocktail for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Don Julio Golden Gallop. Crafted by leading Australian bartender Jimmy Irvine, […]
The future of cocktails in the Asia Pacific
Marriott International has unveiled a new report, The Future of Food 2026, which explores how dining habits and cocktail preferences are changing across the Asia Pacific region. Drawing on insights from more than […]
Ruski releases double-serve Lemon Black
Ruski, Australia’s original lemon vodka pre-mix, has been officially relaunched under Vok Beverages with a new innovation: Ruski Lemon Black 8% . Ruski features triple-distilled Australian vodka and comes in a glass bottle […]
New look for McGuigan Black Label
McGuigan Black Label has been given a bold makeover aimed at bringing stronger shelf standout and clearer varietal cues for the range. The new look features brighter colours and co-ordinated, tear-away caps […]
First look: El Primo Sanchez reopens
After two and a half years of tacos, tequila and late-night karaoke in Paddington, El Primo Sanchez has found a new home i Surry Hills. The bar now occupies the Crown Street […]
