The Top 10 Australian finalists have been announced in the 2021 Patrón Perfectionists Cocktail Competition. This year’s competition saw bartenders challenged to develop their creations from an ingredients list that was easily […]
Patrón Perfectionists Top 10 bartenders announced
Lion announces further support for Sydney on-premise
Lion has announced it will offer further assistance to the Sydney on-premise, following the four-week extension of lockdown in Greater Sydney. There are 1136 Sydney on-premise customers affected by the lockdown and […]
$1million wine grant drives China tariff fight back
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Science (ABARES) has revealed the devastating China tariff impact on Australian wine, following the government announcing a $1million fight-back […]
RTD sales up 27% for Diageo Australia
Diageo Australia has reported a net sales increase of 23% in FY21, driven by a strong performance in RTDs. RTD net sales grew 27%, led by Smirnoff Spiked Seltzers and Gordon’s Pink […]
Glengoyne whisky launches 100% recycled packaging
Glengoyne Scotch Whisky has moved to 100 % recyclable packaging and is now available widely across Australia. “We are excited to unveil our new sustainable packaging as part of our long-standing commitment to the […]
Aperol to launch themed bars around the world
Campari has announced it will launch Terrazza Aperol bars around the global to celebrate the hugely popular orange apertif. A Terrazza Aperol in Milan will be joined by a second venue in […]
Lion & Batch Brewing create beer to celebrate “Freedom Day”
Lion is joining forces with Marrickville craft brewer Batch Brewing Co to produce a special limited-edition beer to celebrate the day NSW meets its vaccine threshold. The initiative follows Lion announcing it will credit pubs and clubs for […]
Australian distribution deal for Champagne Carbon
Innovative winemaker Champagne Carbon has announced an exclusive distribution partnership in Australia with Emperor Champagne. Founder Alexandre Mea was set to take the reins of his family house, Champagne Devavry, when he […]
US craft distillers entice Australian spirit lovers
When you think of American spirits, bourbon is probably the first thing that comes to mind, but US craft distillers are passionate about everything from single malt to vodka, amaro, rum and […]
Fever-Tree launches virtual Friday Night Drinks
Fever-Tree has announced an initiative to lift lockdown spirits in NSW: a virtual Friday Night Drinks event. On Friday, August 6, Fever-Tree’s brand ambassador and award-winning bartender Trish Brew and special guest […]
