A new late-night venue is opening beneath Manly Corso this week, with The Gopher launching on Friday, May 15. The Irish-inspired basement bar brings an immersive atmosphere and live music to the […]
Irish-inspired bar opens beneath Manly Corso
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International accolade for King Island Distillery
King Island Distillery Bass Strait has received three significant honours at the 2026 Gin Guide Awards, one the world’s largest independent gin awards programs. The distillery’s Gidley Pinot Noir Gin has been […]
Hibiki announces first-ever global brand ambassador
The House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky, has announced Hibiki Whisky’s first global campaign, featuring award–winning actress Anna Sawai. “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry” invites consumers worldwide to experience […]
The hottest trend in drinks: swicy cocktails
The culinary trend of “swicy”— pairing sweet elements such as honey and maple with the heat of chillies or hot sauce—has crossed over into mixology. Monin has tipped ‘exotic’ flavours and ‘swicy’ […]
Solid Metcash results despite global turbulence
In a trading update this week, Metcash confirmed it expects to deliver underlying profit after tax of $268 million to $270 million for the fiscal year ended April 30. Estimated revenue for […]
Australia’s big winners at the World Gin Awards
The World Gin Awards has revealed its preliminary country winners for 2026, with Australian distillers taking out 10 top honours. Accolades went to Callington Mill’s Poltergeist Citrus Gin, Archie Rose Distilling’s Signature […]
Australia’s top wineries for 2026
The Real Review has revealed its Top Wineries of Australia 2026, with the Victoria’s Yarra Yering named Winery of the Year. It marks the third time the producer has taken the top […]
Ozempic dents liquor sales at Coles
Coles has confirmed GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are impacting sales at its supermarkets and liquor stores. CEO Leah Weckert told the Macquarie Australia Conference that about 2% of Australians were currently […]
Will the FIFA World Cup be a winner for drinks sponsors?
The FIFA World Cup™ kicks off on 11 June 2026 and the drinks industry is hoping it delivers the economic boost it has promised them. The tournament self-describes itself as “the most […]
Matthew McConaughey’s mum stars in new tequila campaign
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Matthew McConaughey’s mum has taken a starring role in Pantalones Organic Tequila’s latest ad campaign. At 94, Kay “MaMac” McConaughey appears in a new set of […]
