Nemiroff has been crowned Supreme Brand Champion 2025 by The Spirits Business, becoming the first-ever vodka and the first Ukrainian alcohol brand to receive the title. The Supreme Brand Champion title is […]
Ukrainian vodka brand named world’s best
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Australia’s first amphora-rested single malt whisky
Callington Mill has unveiled a limited release batch of Australia’s first Amphora Single Malt Whisky, available only via ballot. This 4000-year-old technique, once used to rest and transport wine, has been revived […]
New report calls out power imbalances in wine supply chain
The results of Dr Craig Emerson’s Review of Regulatory Options for the Wine and Grape Sector have been released, with the report making recommendations to address power imbalances and improve commercial practices. The report, released […]
Prime Minister declares Barossa wine best in world
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting China this week for the Annual Leaders’ Meeting, with boosting Australian wine exports among the topics on the table. The PM visited the Château Tanunda Cellar […]
Melbourne Royal crowns Australia’s best spirit for 2025
Australia’s leading distillers and their exceptional creations have been crowned at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards. After an intensive assessment across three days at Melbourne Showgrounds, 103 gold, 372 […]
Tried & tasted: Rovollo restaurant and wine room
Esper Group, the family-owned business behind Surry Hills institution Mille Vini, has expanded into Sydney CBD, launching Rovollo on the ground floor of Harry Seidler’s iconic 25 Martin Place skyscraper. Drinks Digest […]
Melbourne cocktail brand enters liquidation
The collapse of premium bottled cocktail brand Everleigh Bottling Co. has delivered another blow to the hospitality group behind now-closed Melbourne bars The Everleigh and Bar Margaux. The Everleigh Group’s flagship venues […]
Rise in red grape crush raises concerns
There has been year-on-year increase in the Australian wine grape crush, driven by red varieties, raising concerns about continued oversupply. The red wine grape crush was up by 20% year on year, […]
Suntory Oceania unveils new Queensland facility
Suntory Oceania has officially opened its new $400 million Swanbank factory in Ipswich, Queensland. The facility will take end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of 40 brands across premium spirits, RTD (ready-to-drink) alcohol […]
Australian Vintage officially launches Poco Vino
Australian Vintage has officially launched its new Poco Vino brand in the United Kingdom, with Australia to follow in October 2025. Poco Vino is marketed in a stylish 187ml bottle that resembles a […]
