Brown‑Forman has made its first foray into rum, reaching an agreement to purchase the Diplomático Rum brand from Destillers United Group. Brown‑Forman will add the Diplomático Rum family of brands to its […]
Brown‑Forman purchases Diplomático Rum
FIRST LOOK: Mumm returns to Birdcage at Melbourne Cup
Pernod Ricard has revealed its plans for its G.H. Mumm Birdcage marquee at the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The Champagne House is raising a glass to welcome back the nation’s most iconic event, […]
Australia wins world’s best RTD Producer Trophy
The 2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition has awarded its first ever RTD Producer Trophy, with Curatif scoring the inaugural gong. The judges said: “Curatif is a producer of exceptional ready to […]
Four Pillars wins global environmental award
The International Wine and Spirits Competition has awarded Four Pillars its inaugural “Green Spirit Initiative” environmental award, created to recognise considerate distillation and spirit production practices underway across the globe. The world’s […]
Diageo acquires Mr Black coffee liqueur
Diageo has acquired Australian premium cold brew coffee liqueur Mr Black. Over the last five years, Mr Black has been the fastest growing brand in the global coffee liqueur category and is […]
Ryan Reynolds opens Aviation American Gin distillery
Aviation American Gin has joined with Ryan Reynolds to celebrate the opening of its distillery and visitor centre in Portland, Oregon. The state-of-the-art facility features an intimate tasting room, exceptional draft cocktail bar […]
Australia’s best wine lists for 2022
The country’s best wine lists have been recognised at Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, with Brisbane venue Cru Bar + Cellar awarded Australia’s Wine List of the Year for 2022. Established in 1993 […]
Penfolds Grange auction to break world record
Premium wine retailer and auction house Langton’s is expecting to break a number of fine wine world records on October 6 when a Penfolds Grange Hermitage Bin 1 Shiraz 1951 goes under […]
Australians trade up to $100+ tequila
We may be more than 14,000 kilometres and halfway around the world from Mexico, but Australians can’t get enough of its national spirit, tequila. Tequila continues to be the fastest growing spirit […]
R&CA NSW announces best bars & clubs in NSW
Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) has announced the winners of the 2022 NSW Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence, including accolades for best bars and clubs. The Awards for Excellence program formally recognises hospitality operators across a broad range of categories who consistently provide exceptional service and demonstrate culinary excellence in their respective fields. […]
