Vermouth is that essential cocktail ingredient, underpinning the Martini, Manhattan and Negroni, but it is also one that is overlooked at times. Vermouth is much more than just an ingredient in classic cocktails – or any cocktails for that matter, and its re-emergence into Australian drinkers’ repertoire comes at a time when consumers are increasingly interested in flavours, botanicals and … Continued
Two South Australian businesses partnered this week to launch a beverage company that will use, support and highlight indigenous ingredients. Something Wild Beverage Company will combine the expertise of Adelaide Hills Distillery’s Sacha La Forgia and Something Wild’s Richard Gunner to promote and protect local botanicals after finding that many were being taken illegally. Sacha has been practising making … Continued
Liqueurs, they are stocked in almost every bar and grace cocktail menus year-round, but how often do we, as trade, highlight them in drinks and more importantly, educate customers on how often they’re used and consumed? While they may not be the stars of the show like vodka is to the espresso martini, they are … Continued
Archie Rose Distilling Company has teamed up with tattoo artist Kian Forreal to launch a new gin. Horisumi Autumn is the first gin of what will soon be a collection of four. “This collaboration is very unique and one which challenges our typical product development process,” says Archie Rose Founder, Will Edwards. “Usually it’s all … Continued
Ironbark Distillery is in the running to be named World’s Best Gin at the World Drink Awards, to be held on March 30, 2017. The small family-run distillery located in Sydney’s western suburbs was recently awarded Australia’s Best Traditional Gin for its 313 Dry Gin at the World Gin Awards held on December 18, 2016. … Continued
Adelaide is set to host both the World Whiskies and Spirits Conference and the Australian Craft Brewers Conference (ACBC) this year. The events will give the region, best known for its wine, the opportunity to show its diversity as a rapidly growing spirits and craft beer producer. Since its establishment in 2006, the World Whiskies … Continued
Spirits Platform is continuing the rapid expansion of its portfolio with another agreement that will add The Macallan, Highland Park, The Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark whisky brands into its portfolio. The Edrington Group, owner of the four brands, announced this week that it had decided to move distribution of its world-renowned Scotch whiskies from … Continued
Spirits Platform has just announced the addition of Polish vodka brand Żubrówka to its distribution portfolio. Żubrówka’s heritage spans over 500 years and has been producing its vodka at the company’s Bialystock distillery for the past five decades. The brand’s iconic multi award-winning Bison Grass Vodka, with a taste derived from the herbal scented bison … Continued
Tasmania a Hot Bed for Whisky Production, New Microbrewers and Distillers, Falling Alcohol Consumption and Intensifying Pricing Competition The Australian alcohol industry is expected to grow over the next five years with the number of local craft brewers and distillers on the rise. Tasmania, in particular, is predicted to become a hotbed for whisky as … Continued
Beam Suntory announced that it had gained a majority stake in the UK’s Sipsmith Gin distillery this week. The deal was struck to help the distillery with “ambitious export plans” using Beam Suntory’s global network. Sipsmith announced the news on Twitter last Friday Currently, Hippocampus Metropolitan Distillery is responsible for the distribution of Sipsmith Gin in … Continued