Less than a year after being placed in administration, Old Young’s Distillery has staged an extraordinary comeback, winning Best Gin in the World at the 2026 ADI International Spirits Awards. The Western […]
Old Young’s makes the ultimate comeback
The world’s best contemporary cocktail
South Australia’s Never Never Distilling has won the World’s Best Contemporary Premix at the World Drink Awards in London. The cocktail is a nod to the classic Negroni style with a few […]
Make the King’s Martini
The King’s Birthday long weekend is just around the corner and King Charles’ favourite cocktail, the martini, is the perfect way to celebrate. King Charles has long been known for his love […]
Kylie Minogue Wines sells 27 million bottles worldwide
Kylie Minogue’s eponymous wine brand has celebrated selling more than 27 million bottles globally since its launch six years ago. Now available in 36 countries, the award-winning portfolio has grown to nine […]
XXXX takes to the skies to celebrate State of Origin
In what is being described as the ultimate airborne sledge, Queensland beer XXXX has taken State of Origin rivalry to new heights. Sydneysiders woke on Monday morning to see 4m-tall XXXX Gold […]
Australia wins Greatest Chardonnay Showdown
Australia has triumphed at London Wine Fair’s third Icon Tasting – The Greatest Chardonnay Showdown – taking out first and second place. Tasmania’s Tolpuddle Vineyard 2023 Chardonnay was named Greatest Chardonnay of […]
Australia’s top 10 bars at the 2026 Spirited Awards
Three Australian bars are among the Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards, Melbourne’s Caretaker’s Cottage and Three Horses, alongside Sydney’s ANTE. Announced overnight in New Orleans by the Tales […]
$25 McLaren Vale Shiraz wins four international trophies
The International Wine Challenge has unveiled its 2026 results, with Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz 2023 winning four trophies. Beresford Estate Classic Shiraz 2023 (97 points) was one of IWC 2026’s most decorated wines. Priced under $25, it won […]
The bar serving Australia’s best G&T
Australia’s best Gin & Tonic has officially been crowned, with Daylesford Spirit Distillery taking out the inaugural Fever-Tree G&T Cup. Daylesford Spirit Distillery, based in Daylesford, Victoria, took out first place with its Daylesford Spirit […]
Mountain Goat named Australia’s Champion Beer
The 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) have named Mountain Goat Brewery’s Bract to the Future as this year’s Champion Australian Beer. Crafted using the experimental Hops-106 varietal from the […]
