The traditional realms of whisky – Scotland, Ireland and Kentucky – are facing a serious new contender. Australian whisky is on the fast track to steal their crowns and scoring a swag […]
Talking Aussie whisky with Simon McGoram
Fever-Tree Australia celebrates huge growth in 2020
Fever-Tree Drinks has reported another year of strong growth in Australia, with sales up by 88% in 2020 despite COVID-19 disruptions. The premium mixer brand said its growth has been underpinned by […]
How the highball became Australia’s hottest whiskey cocktail
Following the release of Jim Beam Bourbon’s new global marketing campaign, “Always Welcome”, Marketing Manager Lennart Sipsma has revealed why the highball – and hospitality – are playing a starring role in […]
Cult US beer Voodoo Ranger lands in Australia
The No.1 India Pale Ale in the United States, Voodoo Ranger, arrives in Australian bottle shops on Monday. The beer hails from the globally renowned New Belgium Brewing in Colorado. It’s gained […]
Australia’s first gin-based hard seltzer launches
Sunny Eddy, based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has released Australia’s first gin-based hard seltzer. Born in Avalon, Sunny Eddy Gin Seltzer’s three natural flavours are preservative free, contain no sugar and use […]
That Boutique-y Whisky Company reveals first-ever Australian series
Independent UK bottler That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) will unveil its first release of Australian whiskies on April 23. The line-up of eight new expressions is the brand’s first full range of […]
Australia becomes Top 10 Scotch whisky market
Australia has entered the top 10 markets for Scotch Whisky for the first time. According to the Scotch Whisky Association, exports to Australia totalled £113million in 2020. While this was down 3.17% […]
Is this the next big thing in RTDs?
Confession: when we heard Diageo had acquired Far West Spirits, which produces Lone River Ranch Water RTDs, our first thought was ranch what? It turns out Lone River is an RTD drink […]
Accolade acquires Rolf Binder Wines
Accolade Wines has announced the acquisition of Rolf Binder Wines in the Barossa Valley, following a sale process that commenced last year. It’s the second acquisition by CEO Chief Robert Foye since […]
Coopers & Volley create XPA sneakers
Two iconic Australian brands – Coopers and Volley – have teamed up to create a limited edition sneaker. The Coopers XPA Volley will be available through selected venues this week. “Like Volley, […]
