Following the successful launch of Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin in May, Diageo is bringing the new Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin & Soda to Australia.
September 11, 2018
The team at THINK SPIRITS today announced that it will take over the distribution, sales and marketing of the Stoli Group portfolio in Australia, starting November 1st, 2018. The distribution is currently with Proximo Australia.
This announcement follows on from the recent news that Amber Beverage Corporation have acquired a majority share of THINK SPIRITS. Amber Beverage Corporation, which, along with Stoli Group, is a subsidiary of SPI Group.
Patrick Borg, CEO of THINK SPIRITS, said, “vodka is a key growth category in Australia, as it is now the number three segment behind bourbon and scotch. Stoli is a well-established brand, with a strong following and, critically, real growth potential. The team and I are very excited about the opportunity to integrate Stoli into the Think Spirits portfolio and work closely with our retail partners to grow the complete range of products. I would also like to acknowledge the Proximo Australia business for their recent work on the brand.”
July 25, 2018
Following its recent acquisition of four spirits brands from ASM Liquor, Asahi Premium Spirits has expanded its spirits portfolio further with a new spiced rum, Untold.
September 18, 2017
Wild Turkey 101 & Zero Sugar Cola is an extension of the Wild Turkey 101 premium blend RTD range.
August 30, 2017
Diageo is releasing Johnnie & Ginger – an RTD featuring Johnnie Walker Red Label and ginger ale – in Australia this month.
August 2, 2017
The newest addition to the Jim Beam family, Jim Beam Double Serve premix, will launch in Australia later this month. Created by Beam Suntory and distributed across Australia by Coca-Cola Amatil, the new Double Serve expression contains two standard serves of Jim Beam Bourbon in each can. A new take on Kentucky Straight Bourbon premix, … Continued
July 6, 2017
Vodka Cruiser recently partnered with female comedy trio SketchShe for a new approach to digital marketing in creating Vodka Cruiser TV (VCTC), a six-part Facebook Live series that now boasts 3.2 million content views and a reach of 1.35 million Facebook users. VCTV episodes were designed for Vodka Cruiser to reach a broader demographic. Each … Continued
March 28, 2017
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) announced its FY16 half year results last Friday. The group reported a positive 3.2 per cent increase in Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) to $326.9 million, while the company’s Alcohol and Coffee business reported growth in EBIT by 33.6 per cent. In an interview with drinks bulletin, CCA’s Managing Director of Alcohol … Continued
August 29, 2016
The latest figures from IRI (to 01/05/16) shows the top performing – and underperforming – categories in the Australian off-premise right now. Leading the market is beer, in particular Full-Strength beer, which currently represents 32.7 per cent of the total liquor sold in the off-premise. Shortly behind beer in terms of value is wine, accounting for $4,171,977 … Continued
June 1, 2016
The NSW Government’s announcement of the introduction of a 10 cent refund container deposit scheme in the state has raised concerns for the drinks industry this week. On Monday, Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) responded with the release of an ASX announcement to reassure its investors that the scheme would not have any initial impact on the … Continued
May 12, 2016