Drinks Digest https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Ben Buckler Whisky to expand into US market Home Trial confirms GLP-1 pills reduce heavy drinking Industry warns of illicit market risk as alcohol tax rises again New pill could decimate the drinks industry GOTHAM at The Still cements its place in Hobart Heaps Normal launches first non-alcoholic wine World Cup drives beer sales surge in Australia Thredbo Resort announces first-ever wine partner Beer Tasmania initiative unveiled after James Boag closure US abolishes tariffs on Scotch whisky AVC profits surge amid expansion Odd Culture Group takes over The Imperial Erskineville Husband and wife pub managers banned over intoxication incidents  Australia’s best craft spirits for 2026 Heaps Normal partners with Casella Brown-Forman rejects second Sazerac takeover bid Australian wine exports decline to lowest level in 22 years DISCUS celebrates Australian trade tour success FELLR partners with Australian Vintage Colin from Accounts taps into Sydney Brewery Rozelle  Australian pinot grigio exports soar Callum Turner joins Johnnie Walker Blue Label Jack Daniel’s 10 Years Old returns to Australia Sydney to host world’s first Coravin Aged Wine Clinic TWØBAYS Brewing Co. to open Melbourne flagship venue 10 Aussie venues shortlisted in World’s Best Wine Lists Awards Maker’s Mark launches airport-exclusive Artist Series Entries open for Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2026 Corona reduces bottle size & price Suntory House returns to Sydney Langtons launches Classification of International Wine Black Hops enters second administration Freshie Clubhouse opens on Sydney’s Northern Beaches Australia produces smallest vintage in more than 25 years  Lobster club sandwiches & Champagne at Matt Moran venues this August Liquor Marketing Group CEO steps down Night Time Industries Association appoints new CEO World’s No.1 limoncello is coming to Australia Blue Sky Drinks appoints CEO Brown‑Forman CEO steps down Oakridge winemaker “boned” by Endeavour Group Curtis Stone to open Sydney restaurant & bar Sevenhill Cellars appoints Alepat Festival Good Beer Pub Group adds M Bar to its portfolio Wine industry mourns Sam Neill Local spending lift for World Cup The Gidley launches month-long California wine showcase 23rd Street Distillery expands into limoncello Rovollo team to open intimate Italian wine bar