Mountain Culture Beer Co’s much-loved Status Quo Pale Ale has gone back-to-back and been crowned Australia’s favourite craft beer for the second year running in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer poll. […]
Sunshine Coast vodka wins gold
Sunshine Coast distillery Sunshine & Sons has taken out gold for Australia in the 2024 World Vodka Awards. Vodkas from more than 20 countries were put to the test at the awards […]
Why Champagne shipments are falling
New data released by the Comité Champagne shows global Champagne shipments fell 8.2% in 2023 compared to 2022, dropping to 299 million bottles. Champagne sales went through the roof during “Roaring ’20s” celebrations that […]
Bundaberg Rum campaigns against Australia’s spirits tax
Queensland-based Bundaberg Rum has launched a campaign across its sunshine state heartland, highlighting Australia’s punitive spirits tax regime. The tax sees 63% of the cost of a 1L bottle of Bundaberg Rum […]
Drinks brands ace the Australian Open
It’s an all-star line-up of drinks brands for the 2024 Australian Open, with Canadian Club, Aperol, Penfolds, Piper Heidsieck, Peroni, Squealing Pig and Somersby among those partnering with Tennis Australia for the […]
The biggest selling bubbles for New Year’s Eve
Prosecco sales have overtaken Champagne at many liquor retailers during 2023, with the sparkling wine predicted to dominate New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia. Coles data has revealed 43% of Aussies are […]
Top 10 whiskies around $100
The Whisky List has given its verdict on 10 delicious whiskies around the $100 mark that are equally at home in the glasses of beginners as aficionados and represent a particularly good […]
The top 5 cocktail trends for 2024
The fifth annual Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report has been released, which predicts the key trends that will redefine cocktail culture and the spirits business in 2024. The report, created in collaboration with […]
The 2023 Whisky of the Year
Glenglassaugh’s Sandend release has been named 2023 Whisky of the Year by Whisky Advocate in a nearly unanimous vote. The whisky was praised for its gentle yet complex flavour and explosive, long-lasting finish. Whisky […]
The most Googled cocktails of 2023
Google has shared its list of Australia’s top recipe search trends of the year and the Pornstar Martini has taken the No.1 cocktail spot for 2023. The cocktail is a mix of […]