Moet-Hennessy has identified Australia as a ‘focus market’ for Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, according to Dr. Bill Lumsden, the brand’s Director of Distilling and Whisky Creation. Lumsden told drinks bulletin that it is significant that he has now visited Australia two years in a row, an honour unofficially reserved for markets where Glenmorangie exceeds … Continued
Developed markets outside of the United States maintained their momentum for Brown-Forman Corporation into the third quarter of FY16, the company announced this week. The United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada and Spain “each delivered solid gains in underlying net sales”, Brown-Forman said. However, the company’s revenue growth for the year-to-date was adversely affected by eight … Continued
Flying Dutchman No.3 Premium Dark Rum is a new, three year old rum that’s bucking the trend in production…This is a rum, made for whisky drinkers. No.3 has been made by the Zuidam Distillery in The Netherlands and is a relative newcomer to the Australian market, imported and distributed by Savant Spirits. It follows the successful Flying Dutchman White … Continued
Perth’s Hippocampus Metropolitan Distillery can now open its cellar door after fending off dogged opposition from a neighbouring liquor retailer. All Night Long Pty Ltd, the licensee of the adjacent premises known as Liquor Barons Perth, sought to overturn the May 2015 decision awarding the West Perth distillery its tavern licence. The retailer argued before … Continued
Matt Rimmer Former Marketing Manager, Matt Rimmer, has been appointed Head of SouthTrade International and Chair of a newly created Leadership Committee within the company. Together, Rimmer and the Leadership Committee will take over corporate responsibilities from founders Tony Stubley and Dave Higgins. Stubley said that the new appointment will allow himself and Higgins to … Continued
Fourth generation bartender, Andrew Bennett from The Classroom in North Perth, is the winner of this year’s BACARDÍ Legacy Australia Cocktail Competition. Bennett won the competition on Tuesday night against fellow contestants Peter Hollands and Igor Pachi, and will now go on to represent Australia in the global finals in San Francisco in April. The winning cocktail … Continued
The wine region of McLaren Vale now has its first dedicated whisky distillery, with several others in the pipeline for other SA wine regions, amid a groundswell of whisky production activity in the state. The McLaren Vale Distillery has been founded by John Rochfort, former CEO of Tasmania’s Lark Distillery, and his family, together with business partner Jock … Continued
Announced today, Stolen Spirits Australia is moving distribution from Beam Suntory/CCA to Think Spirits effective on the 29th February.Jamie Duff, Stolen Founder, says, “Brands are built over time, brick by brick, by having good products and even better people and teams. We think that Think Spirits (and we think a LOT) are going to be … Continued
Sesión Premium Tequila will add a third flavour to its portfolio this month with Mocha (RRP $90). Made using supreme tequila, dark chocolate and highlights of creamy coffee, this infusion makes for a fresh, bold addition to shelves. Sesión Mocha Tequila begins with an initial savour of coffee and maintains a creamy texture throughout its … Continued
In under a year since opening, Teeling Whiskey Company’s new Visitor Centre in Dublin City is being celebrated as the Visitor Attraction of the Year. The centre, which has welcomed over 30,000 visitors since June last year, received the title from Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky Rest of World Awards. The awards are judged by … Continued