New data from IWSR shows that agave-based spirits including tequila are surpassing both the rum and bourbon category by volume in 2020 in the US. Agave-based spirits grew close to +20% in […]
Why tequila is overtaking bourbon & rum in the US
Early signs of export recovery for Scotch whisky
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released export figures for the first half of 2021, which show signs of recovery following the impact of COVID-19 and US tariffs. Data for the first […]
TWE FY21 results boosted by premium wine brands
Treasury Wine Estates has announced its 2021 financial results, which saw EBITS increase 3% to $510.3million, reflecting top-line growth driven by the $10-30 premium wine portfolio and improved costs. Net profit after […]
Young family to sell Glebe hotel again
The Young family has decided to sell the Friend in Hand again, after buying the Glebe hotel for the second time in 2019 and extensively renovating it. The pub was owned by […]
Aussie bars join Afterpay Day for the first time
Hospitality ordering, payments and growth platform Mr Yum is joining with Afterpay to offer dining discounts at restaurants on Afterpay Day for the first time. The move is part of the world-first […]
Spirits & RTDs drive growth for Coles Liquor in FY21
Coles Liquor has announced its sales revenue for FY21 was $3.5 billion, an increase of 6.6% on the prior corresponding period, with comparable sales growth growing by 6.3%, and 13.6% on a […]
Four Pillars releases Yarra Yering Bloody Underhill Shiraz Gin
Four Pillars has released its first Single Vineyard Bloody Shiraz Gin, which it describes as “tiny in quantity, large in flavour and complexity”. The grapes for the gin were sourced exclusively from Yarra […]
Premium brands boost Beam Suntory sales by 12%
Beam Suntory has reported that its results for the first half of 2021 were up 12%, reflecting a stronger than expected rebound in key markets and the performance of its premium brands. […]
Lion to sell its Liquor King retail stores
Lion New Zealand is selling its chain of Liquor King retail stores in New Zealand. The brewer has operated Liquor King for more than 25 years and currently has 22 outlets. They […]
Premium flavoured tequila is your new favourite drink
Cazcabel has officially launched in Australia this month, leading the premiumisation trend in flavoured tequila. The Cazcabel range includes Blanco, Coffee, Reposado and Honey, with a soon-to-be-released Coconut offering on the way. The […]
