Two drinks companies have upped their sustainability credentials this week, with Asahi Beverages and Treasury Wine Estates announcing major initiatives in the space. Asahi Beverages’ Yatala brewery on the Gold Coast is […]
Drinks industry switches to sunshine
Aged tequila is the new whisky
When you find yourself sipping a $1000 Patrón Gran Burdeos aged tequila on a spring afternoon, it’s obvious the spirit has come a long way from being slammed in shots at 2am. […]
Mount Ophir Estate releases $500 shiraz
Mount Ophir Estate is preparing to release its the first vintage under the ownership of Nick, Eliza and Angela Brown – a limited edition shiraz priced at $500 per bottle. Mount Ophir […]
Wavee to launch new seltzer flavours for summer
Wavee has announced it will launch two new seltzer flavours this summer to complement its current line-up of Mango and Raspberry. While the Bondi-born brand is staying mum on specifics, co-founder Kiera […]
How to make a killer Negroni
Negroni Week kicks off on September 13 and Gin Loot’s resident spirits specialist Tim Laferia has given his tips on creating the ultimate Negroni to celebrate. The Negroni is a quintessential gin […]
Will the Champagne shortage burst Australia’s Christmas bubble?
Australians are popping a record number of Champagne corks during COVID-19, with the IRI National Liquor Read Market Edge report showing the category is up 40%. Billecart-Salmon saw its sales increase by […]
Monday Distillery releases Aperitz Spritz
Monday Distillery has teamed up with one of Australia’s most popular textile brands, Bonnie and Neil, to celebrate the launch of its Aperitz Spritz in time for Ocsober. “Think of a vibrant […]
Lion announces $30m Little Creatures redevelopment
Lion has announced a $30 million redevelopment of Little Creatures in Fremantle, Western Australia. The new site will open in 2023 and allow for up to 2000 people at the venue. The […]
Spirits to overtake beer in Australia by 2022
New data from Roy Morgan’s Alcohol Consumption Report shows the proportion of Australians who drank spirits was 33% in the year to June 2021. There were 6,621,000 Australians (33.2%) drinking spirits in mid-2021, up […]
How COVID-19 has changed Australian alcohol shoppers
A new survey has revealed how COVID-19 has changed the habits of Australian alcohol shoppers and the key trends shaping the future of the drinks industry. Consumer data business Fonto launched in […]
