The second annual Boothby Drink of the Year Awards have announced the top drinks of 2023 from around the country, with Bad Apple from Melbourne bar Byrdi crowned Drink of the Year 2023. […]
The top 10 drinks of the year
Controversial Hard Solo to be renamed
Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has announced it will change the name of its ready-to-drink alcohol lemon beverage Hard Solo to Hard Rated. The decision follows the release of the Alcohol Beverages […]
Maybe Sammy named world’s no.1 bar
Sydney’s Maybe Sammy has been named the number one most influential bar in the in the world according to the Top 500 Bars 2023. The accolade was announced during a ceremony held […]
Major win for Husk Distillery
Husk Farm Distillery has won Gold in the Tourism Wineries, Distilleries, and Breweries category at the NSW Tourism Awards. The Silver medal went to Courabyra Wines in Tumbarumba, while Cape Byron Distillery took out Bronze. […]
The best NSW wine for 2023
First Creek 2022 Single Vineyard Wills Hill Road Chardonnay has been crowned the best NSW wine for 2023. The Chardonnay was named 2023 NSW Wine of the Year at the 2023 ICC […]
The world’s best Champagnes & sparkling wines
The 10th annual Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) has revealed the world’s best Champagnes and Australia’s best sparkling wines for 2023. Piper-Heidsieck’s Rare Champagne 2008 Millésime Magnum took out the Supreme World […]
Drinks giants bank on super-premium tequila
Drinks companies are backing super-premium tequila as being recession-proof, with a slew of new releases defying the cost-of-living crisis. Forget cheap and cheerful shots, these luxurious sipping tequilas retail for up to […]
Tanduay rum builds its presence in the Australian market
The world’s biggest-selling rum brand, Tanduay, has revealed its growth plans for the Australian market. The Filipino distillery has partnered with Jonathan Paige International (JPI) to bring its internationally acclaimed rums to […]
TWE buys billion-dollar vineyard
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced it is acquiring leading luxury US wine business, Daou Vineyards for $AU1.6 billion. Founded in 2007 by brothers and co-proprietors Georges and Daniel Daou and based […]
$20 Australian Shiraz named Global Champion
An Australian Shiraz with a $20 price tag has won the International Champion trophy at the 20th annual VINUS International Wine & Spirits Competition. Taylors Heritage Label Shiraz 2022 was rated against […]
