Aussie craft gin curator Gintonica has announced it’s expanding into whisky and embarking on an equity crowd-sourced funding campaign to drive growth and promote Australian craft spirits both locally and internationally. Australian […]
Gintonica expands into whisky & opens crowd-funding campaign
Coopers Vintage Ale turns 21
Coopers Brewery’s Vintage Ale has come of age – the limited-edition beer is celebrating its 21st release this year. In keeping with the heritage of the Vintage Ale, this year’s release is […]
Where to sip a cocktail during the Plantation Rum Cup
More than 50 venues around Australia have created cocktails for for the inaugural Plantation Rum Cup and Drinks Digest has the lowdown on where to try them. Plantation Rum Cup teams entered […]
Raise a glass of organic red on Shiraz Day
Australia celebrates Shiraz Day on July 22 and it’s the perfect time to sip one of our oldest and most iconic wine varietals. The inaugural Shiraz Day was launched last year by […]
The top five export markets for Australian wine in 2021
Australian wine exports to China were down 45% in 2020-21 due to the introduction of prohibitive tariffs, but exports to the United Kingdom and Hong Kong are booming according to Wine Australia. […]
Hospitality industry begs for JobKeeper return
Merivale’s Justin Hemmes is among the heavyweights in the hospitality industry calling for the reintroduction of JobKeeper. Hemmes says the industry is “on its knees” and experts agree that uncertainty is leading […]
Wine Depot expands into Melbourne & acquires Parton Wine Distribution
It’s a busy week for Digital Wine Ventures, which has announced the launch of the Wine Depot Market direct-to-trade platform in Melbourne and the acquisition of Parton Wine Group. Wine Depot CEO […]
[yellow tail] launches low-alcohol wines with Sarah Michelle Gellar
Casella Family Wines has joined with Buffy The Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar to launch a new range of [ yellow tail ] wines in the US: Pure Bright. Pure Bright […]
UK pubs give their verdict on COVID-19 restrictions ending
Britain has celebrated “Freedom Day”, with the government lifting most COVID-19 restrictions in the country on July 19. And there are very mixed feelings among venues, experts and punters about the move. […]
Endeavour kicks off pub buying spree
The newly demerged Endeavour Group has made its first substantial pub purchase, teaming up with Charter Hall to buy the Terrey Hills Tavern in Sydney for around $39.8million. Endeavour Group major shareholder […]
