The hospitality staffing crisis in Australia has led the Australian Venue Co (AVC) to launch a campaign called “The Summer of Fun” to recruit hundreds of workers from overseas. Pubs, clubs and […]
AVC is bringing stranded hospo workers home
Iconic hotel with 165-year-old liquor license hits market
The iconic Sir George Hotel, positioned along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, has hit the market. Built in 1845, the hotel is famous for being the longest singularly held liquor license […]
Artisans of Barossa prepares for launch
Eight family-owned Barossa Valley wineries have joined forces to develop a new wine and food destination in Tanunda – Artisans of Barossa. John Duval Wines, Spinifex Wines, Purple Hands Winery, Lienert Vineyards, […]
White Claw Watermelon is coming
White Claw is bringing its most requested flavour to Aussie shores next month: White Claw Watermelon. White Claw accounts for one in five seltzer sales in Australia, with its current range including […]
Is the hard seltzer craze over?
Slowing growth for hard seltzer in the US has sparked fears the category is in trouble, but experts insist the category is evolving, not dying. And there are interesting learnings for Australian […]
Drinks brands toast James Bond sponsorship
Heineken and Smirnoff have kicked off ad campaigns celebrating their sponsorship of the latest James Bond film – No Time To Die – which is finally making its debut 17 months later than […]
Splash Vodka expands into Liquorland
Australian-made and owned alcohol brand, Splash Vodka, has launched its canned cocktails into selected Liquorland stores. Splash’s new flavours – Watermelon + Pomegranate and Orange + Passionfruit – are infused with 100% natural flavours and contain […]
Bacardi unveils Mojito canned cocktail
BACARDÍ has released a new Mojito canned cocktail, crafted using its iconic BACARDÍ Carta Blanca Superior White Rum, along with all-natural flavours and real ingredients, including lime, mint and sparkling soda water. […]
Jacob’s Creek releases premium A.J collection
Jacob’s Creek is releasing a quartet of premium wines in tribute to Ann Jacob, a South Australian wine pioneer from the 1840s. The range – Jacob’s Creek A.J – features a Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Taste test: Malt Shovel’s Our Green Beer
Lion’s Malt Shovel Brewery has been busy in lockdown putting the finishing touches on a new limited edition IPA called Our Green Beer, which has sustainability at its heart. Drinks Digest beer […]
