Barrelhouse Group has opened a namesake Barrelhouse Cellars in Sydney’s most historic enclave, The Rocks. The new venture comes from the team behind Hickson House, The Barber Shop and The Duke of […]
Barrelhouse Cellars opens in The Rocks
New Japanese lemon RTD goes head to head with -196
Just when you thought the lemon-flavoured RTD market couldn’t get any hotter in Australia, Lion has entered the fray with a new Japanese export, Kirin Hyoketsu. Lion’s parent company Kirin, the Japanese […]
Budget-friendly wines triumph at Sydney Royal Wine Show
The Sydney Royal Wine Show has announced its 2023 trophy recipients, with budget-friendly wines scoring almost half the accolades. The results mean Australians are also the winners when it comes to having […]
Drinks sponsors celebrate Women’s World Cup fever
As Australia is gripped by FIFA Women’s World Cup fever, new data from brand tracking platform Tracksuit shows sponsors are reaping huge rewards. The data shows 42% of consumers are more likely to purchase […]
Hard Solo sells out across the country
Hard Solo has sold out at many Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland and independent bottle shops across country, with calls to ban the RTD fuelling its popularity. Bottle shop owners report sales were […]
Women’s World Cup packs pubs to the rafters
The Matildas versus England FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ semi-final game is predicted to be the biggest midweek night for pubs since pre-COVID-19. Australian Hotels Association SA president […]
Father’s Day spending boost for drinks retailers
Australians are set to splash out $860 million on Father’s Day gifts this year, with food and alcohol predicted to be the top gifts for dads. Research from the Australian Retailers Association […]
4 Pines triumphs at beer awards
4 Pines Brewing has triumphed at the 2023 Sydney Royal Beer & Cider Show, with its Japanese Style Lager taking home Champion Packaged Beer while its Extra Special Bitter was awarded both […]
Aussie newcomer scoops top medal at World Whisky Masters
Maritime Tasmanian whisky distillery Waubs Harbour has been awarded the highest accolade at this year’s World Whisky Masters. The prestigious international spirits competition by The Spirits Business recognises the finest World Whisky […]
Australia’s best distillery for 2023
South Australia’s Prohibition Liquor Co has taken out Champion Australian Distiller at Melbourne Royal’s 2023 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. From humble beginnings in an inner-suburban backyard garage to becoming an Adelaide institution, […]
