Husk Distillers is releasing a limited edition rum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its hometown of the village of Tumbulgum in NSW. 1866 Tumbulgum Rum will be launched as part of the Tweed River Festival in Tumbulgum on November 12. The first bottle of 1866 Tumbulgum Rum will be auctioned online, with proceeds donated … Continued

Bacardi Martini Australia is now distributing Rutte Gin, as part of the integration of the Dutch family-owned company, De Kuyper Roal Distillers, into its portfolio in 2011. A range of the Holland gins will be available in 2017, including the Rutte Old Simon Genever and Rutte Celery Gin expressions. Rutte Gin’s heritage resides in the … Continued

Following the success of its hand-crafted gin, vodka, and whiskey, Sydney-based Archie Rose Distilling Co. will release its first limited edition offering inspired by traditional French Colonial agricole rhums: Virgin Cane Spirit. Rhum agricole is the French term for rum made from cane juice. “The spirit will come as something of a surprise” for people who … Continued

With the holiday season upon us, Jack Daniel’s has volunteered to host thanksgiving in Australia. On Tuesday, November 22 Sydneysiders are invited to attend the Three Blue Ducks in Roseberry where they will be treated to a night of Southern hospitality. Zach Parker, owner of Scott’s-Parker’s Barbeque will be there cooking up a storm. Zach … Continued

Glen Grant 18 Year Old is the oldest vintage in the range and was named ‘Scotch Whiskey of the Year’ by Jim Murray in the 2017 edition of the Whiskey Bible. The Speyside malt was one of 1, 241 whiskeys tasted by Jim, and was said to be “the best new offering from the motherland … Continued

Fifth generation Master Cooper for Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ger Buckley, concluded his tour of Australia this week, visiting trade to introduce several new releases from the distillery that highlight the special influence of wood in the whiskey. Jameson Black Barrel (RRP $70.99) and The Whiskey Maker’s Series are now available to the on- and off-premise in … Continued

After getting through the NSW heats, Jonothan Carr from Kittyhawk took out the NSW State Final of the Woodford Reserve Cocktail Competition at Earl’s Juke Joint on Monday. Six of the finest NSW bartenders battled it out for a spot in the National Final in December. Each competitor presented two drinks in ten minute allocated … Continued

Four Pillars has released a limited edition gin that smells and tastes like Christmas. The gin has been aged in sherry barrels and finished with a dash of delicious Rutherglen muscat. Four Pillars Australian Christmas Gin was inspired by distillery co-founder Cam’s love of Australia, Christmas, gin, and his late mum Wilma. Cam remembers his … Continued

Bacardi has installed three 20-feet high bat habitats at its bottling plant in Florida. The caves can hold up to 500 bats and will help to protect the species, which are experiencing a decline in both numbers and habitats. The initiative forms part of the company’s Wildlife at Work program and is being run in … Continued

The Bickford’s Group of Companies has launched a new on premise distribution business in South Australia that will look after the sale and delivery of its premium range of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. Liquid Art will provide its sister companies, VOK Beverages and Bickfords Australia, with an effective and efficient distribution model for high-end, influencer bars … Continued