The first foray by Queensland’s Hard FIZZ into the burgeoning non-alc market has sold out within 12 hours of going on sale online. The brand sold 300 cartons and 4800 cans of […]
New Hard FIZZ non-alc release sells out in 12 hours
Bombay Sapphire cocktail competition finalists announced
Bombay Sapphire has revealed the four finalists in its inaugural Stir Creativity Cocktail Competition. Earlier this year bartenders around Australia were asked to reframe the world around them, and see the creativity […]
Jack Daniel’s RTDs drive growth for Brown-Forman
Organic net sales growth for Brown-Forman in its third quarter of FY23 has driven by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey in its international markets and Jack Daniel’s RTDs in Australia and Germany. Brown-Forman’s […]
Old Young’s sets crowdfunding record
Old Young’s Distillery has become equity crowdfunding’ biggest West Australian raise ever, the biggest raise in Australia this financial year and the biggest alcohol raise ever in Australia. Its Birchal Equity Crowdfunding […]
Ballistic Beer saved from liquidation
Queensland craft brewer Ballistic Beer Co has been saved from liquidation by a consortium of new investors including Catchment Brewing and Canberra-based LaLa Hospitality Group. Catchment will take a majority stake in […]
Mid-strength wine is a winner for Australian Vintage
Australian Vintage is predicting impressive growth for its brands in 2023, with the latest IRI data showing lighter and mid-strength categories are growing at a combined rate of 14%, compared to total […]
Aussie winner heads to PATRÓN Perfectionists global final
The Australian winner of PATRÓN Perfectionists 2023 – Alex Boon of Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters, Melbourne – is undertaking his final preparations before heading to the global final. Also joining the […]
Young Henrys joins forces with Alpha Box & Dice
Sydney brewer and distiller Young Henrys has announced another run of limited-edition sours in collaboration with Adelaide-based winemakers Alpha Box & Dice, this time arriving as a duo with a Semillon Sour and Pinot Noir Sour. Infused with Young […]
Australia’s best red & white announced at MUNDUS VINI
South Australia has dominated at the 32nd annual MUNDUS VINI Grand International Wine Award, claiming top trophies at the prestigious wine show in Germany. South Australian wineries represented all of the 43 […]
The international drink flavour of the year
Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, has crowned dragon fruit as its 2023 Flavour of the Year. The decision celebrates consumers’ desire for exciting new ingredients and bold, adventurous […]
