Four Pillars Gin Co-founder Stuart Gregor was last night inducted into the Australian Distillers Hall of Fame alongside Lark Whisky Co-founder Lyn Lark at the Australian Distillers Annual Conference in Melbourne. Gregor […]
Four Pillars co-founder inducted into Australian Distillers Hall of Fame
Diageo CEO steps down
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes has announced he will retire and depart from the Diageo Board on 30 June 2023, following 10 years leading the company. Debra Crew, currently Chief Operating Officer, […]
Bundaberg Rum releases Silver Reserve & Spiced Blonde Cola
Bundaberg Rum has launched its first-ever small-batch RTD can, Silver Reserve & Spiced Blonde Cola. Bundy fans were asked to vote via social media on the flavour they wanted to see. Silver […]
Brookie’s Gin expands into US market
Byron Bay distillery Brookie’s Gin has announce it is expanding into the United States through a partnership with Anthem Imports. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the […]
White Claw moves into premium vodka category
Australia’s biggest selling hard seltzer, White Claw, has announced the launch of new White Claw Premium Vodka in the United States. According to CNBC, the move comes “amid an industry-wide shift away […]
Has ChatGPT created the best cocktail in the world?
A London bar called Otherworld Hackney has teamed up with drinks app DUSK to put ChatGPT to the ultimate mixology test: creating a cocktail that could be the ‘best in the world’. The AI […]
PATRÓN Tequila announces Australian Grand Prix partnership
PATRÓN Tequila has announced it will extend its global affiliation with Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix 2023. The tequila brand will host an exclusive hospitality experience at the event, presenting the […]
Wine exports to UK hit by huge duty hike
Australian wine exports to the UK will soon be hit by biggest single duty hike since 1975. The alcohol duty freeze introduced during COVID-19 will end on 1 August and the duty […]
Australian wine on show at world’s biggest trade fair
Australian wine had its largest-ever stand at the ProWein trade show in Germany from 19 to 21 March, featuring 61 producers, six regional booths, an Australian wine bar and a suite of […]
Live sport drives on-premise visitation
The latest CGA consumer data shows nearly a fifth (18%) of consumers visit Australian on-premise venues to watch live sport on TV, with RSLs, sports clubs and pubs the most popular destinations. […]
