Watching the Australian team compete at the Paris Olympics has been a proud moment for Four Pillars co-founder and Head Distiller Cameron Mackenzie. Not only is he a former Olympian himself, but […]
The Australian Olympian who became a gin legend
Industry condemns beer & spirits tax increase
The Federal Government today confirmed one of the world’s highest alcohol excise taxes will be increased yet again on 5 August 2024 to $103.89 per litre for spirits and as much as […]
Could this be Accolade’s biggest-selling wine range ever?
Dolly Parton has introduced her first collection of wines, Dolly Wines, in collaboration with Parton Family Cellars and Accolade Wines. The first release, Dolly Wines California Chardonnay 2023 went on sale in […]
Drinks brands go for Gold at Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics kick off on July 26 and while they will be the second Summer Games in a row where alcohol won’t be available for sale or purchase at stadium venues, drinks brands […]
Australian beer industry faces its darkest week
The Australian beer industry is on tenterhooks this week as it waits for the Australian Taxation Office to confirm the latest excise duty rise for alcohol. Australia already has the world’s third-highest […]
Pernod Ricard sells its wine portfolio to Accolade
Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL) has combined Accolade Wines with Pernod Ricard’s Australian, New Zealand and Spanish wine businesses. Pernod Ricard Winemakers CEO Bryan Fry told The Australian the move would allow […]
The world’s best cream liqueur
Tasmanian distiller Hellyers Road has won World’s Best Cream Liqueur at the World Liqueur Awards 2024 in London. It’s the first time an Australian liqueur has taken out the trophy, with the […]
The fastest growing cocktail category
New data has revealed one of the fastest growing cocktail categories in the American on premise over the last 12 months has been spritzes. The latest edition of CGA’s Cocktail Sales Tracker […]
Australia’s new No.1 wine variety
Chardonnay has overtaken Shiraz as the wine industry’s most popular variety according to Wine Australia’s National Vintage Report 2024. The Chardonnay crush increased by 31% to 333,000 tonnes, overtaking Shiraz to resume […]
The drinks product launch of the year
Lion has won Product Launch of the Year at the Coles Liquor 2024 Supplier Showcase and Awards for Kirin Hyoketsu Peach. Lion launched Kirin Hyoketsu Peach with Coles Liquor eight weeks ahead […]
