Bartenders and bar owners from the top 50 bars globally have named their favourite spirit brands in a recent report run by Drinks International. The drinks magazine asked participating bars from Australasia, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to state which brands they love the most and simply couldn’t be without in the … Continued
Absolut Vodka is kicking off summer with the launch of its new premix drink, Absolut Botanik at a free series of live music events with Botanik House. The Botanik House line-up includes artists, DJs, performers and collaborators such as Sydney Hip Hop DJ duo Lazer Gunne Funk, followed by Alice Q, Sam Marchetti, One Day … Continued
Asahi Premium Beverages has announced its newest addition to the Canadian whisky family. Aged for three years in oak barrels, Wild Moose (RRP $23.99/$21.99) is a blend of 100 per cent Canadian Grain Whisky and premium dry ginger ale, with a hint of lime flavour. Kelly Jones, Dark Spirits Brand Category Manager says, “Canadian Whisky … Continued
Bundaberg Rum has released a new range of innovative cans across its Bundaberg U.P. Rum & Cola product, which heralds a number of Aussie Legends as part of the brand’s ‘Cheers to a Legend’ campaign. The new cans, in store now, have been paired with image recognition software, which means consumers can discover who the … Continued
Bayfield family buys The Light Brigade Jude Law face of new Johnnie Walker campaign explore CIDER shoot at The Longueville Hotel Chivas releases bottle worth more than $4000 Coke reduces bottle size Halliday to head Campari Jack Daniel’s historian visits Sydney drinks trade panel selects wines for summer Petaluma … Continued
Business owners to The Drinks Industry Show on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November will have the opportunity to sit in on a free seminar hosted by Shopper Tracker Australia at Luna Park in Sydney. Day two of the event, Managing Director, Shopper Tracker Australia, Simon Ford will provide visitors with a valuable session on … Continued
Pernod Ricard Australia today announced the launch of Absolut Botanik, a world-first range of premium, contemporary and refreshing RTDs. Absolut Botanik offers three unique flavours and distinctive and creative packaging, staying true to the essence of the Absolut brand. Available in both bottle and can format, Absolut Botanik is a mix of single source Absolut … Continued
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has released its two-year report of ‘Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers’ Commitments’ to Reduce Harmful Drinking. Signed back in October 2012, the commitments were agreed upon by CEOs of leading global producers of beer, wine and spirits to improve harmful drinking worldwide. The report released this week now … Continued
This week, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) handed out the 2015 National Awards for Excellence to members of the hospitality and accommodation industry. Atop a glow of highlights was the induction of New South Wales hotel industry stalwart, Bevan Douglas, into the Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame. The induction recognised Mr. Douglas and his family’s … Continued
Liquor store owners, restaurant owners, beverage managers, sommeliers and caterers will have the opportunity to taste, trial and buy some local and uniquely cool climate wines from the Orange region when they attend The Drinks Industry Show in November this year. With over a century of combined winemaking history, Orange region based wineries Ross Hill … Continued