King Charles’ state visit in April has been credited with convincing US President Donald Trump to drop all tariffs on Scotch whisky. Trump imposed a 10% levy on Scotch whisky in April […]

Gold Coast-based craft brewery Black Hops has gone into administration for the second time after failing to secure a buyer. Administrators Chris Cook and James Robba of Worrells were appointed to Black […]

The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards—home to the coveted Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red Wine—is welcoming entries for 2026. Established in 1883, the awards have evolved into one of Australia’s […]

Australia’s 2026 winegrape crush fell to 1.27 million tonnes – its smallest vintage since 2000 – according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2026, reflecting market pressures and seasonal conditions. The national crush […]

Liquor Marketing Group (LMG) has announced Chief Executive Officer Gavin Saunders is leaving the business. Saunders had been with LMG for nearly 14 years. He joined the membership-owned retail liquor group in […]

The Night Time Industries Association has announced the appointment of Paul McLeay as its new Chief Executive Officer. McLeay succeeds Mick Gibb, who led NTIA for four years before departing to become […]

Blue Sky Drinks has named former Metcash executive Paul Slaughter as its chief executive officer. The company was formed in October 2026 after acquiring Australian distiller Top Shelf International and local RTD […]

Brown‑Forman has announced its CEO and President Lawson Whiting has decided to retire, effective upon the appointment of a successor. The Brown‑Forman Board of Directors has initiated a search pursuant to its […]

Sevenhill Cellars has appointed Alepat Festival Liquor Merchants as its exclusive distribution partner for the Adelaide market. The appointment builds on an established and successful partnership in Victoria, where Alepat Taylor has […]

Shervene ‘Shev’ Blackburn is the new Global Director of Advocacy & Experience at Bacardi, stepping into the role previously held by Jacob Briars. Blackburn returns to Bacardi after four years at William […]