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Australian owned boutique spirits sales and marketing company, Artisan Spirit Merchants Pty. Ltd. (ASM Liquor) have unveiled VDKA 6100, its latest ultra-premium vodka from new Zealand. Launching to critical acclaim ...

New industry body Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) has a lot of work ahead of it to build trust between its different stakeholder members, acknowledges Lion Beer Wine & Spirits Managing ...

Interest in Irish whiskey has exploded in Australia over the last 12 to 18 months, according to Teeling Irish Whiskey founder Stephen Teeling. Teeling was speaking to drinks bulletin in the ...

Ireland’s iconic beer, Guinness, has released a limited edition brew for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day. The new release is a double extra stout, named The 1798 in tribute of the original Old ...

Jim Beam has announced a global packaging redesign. This will be the most significant transformation of the American bourbon’s bottle design to date. Expected to be rolled out across markets from mid-2016, the new ...

Penny’s Hill winery in the McLaren Vale has won Best Australian Red Wine at the esteemed Mundus Vini international wine competition in Neustadt, Germany. The title was taken by the ...

Beenleigh Artisan Distillery has released a vodka that it believes will take on Absolut and Smirnoff in bars and clubs in Australia. Beenleigh Cane Cutter Vodka, like the distillery’s rums, is ...

Casella Family Brands has announced plans to establish a business in Europe. Casella Family Brands Europe Limited (CFB Europe Ltd.) will be based in England and will initially manage the ...

The Keystone Group has announced its intention to sell one of Sydney’s most popular venues. Cargo Bar & Lounge will become the second venue sold by the group this year, following the sale of ...

Future Influencers of the Drinks Industry met with Glenn McGrath on Thursday as part of an intimate networking event in Sydney. In association with Hardys Wines, guests were invited to ...

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 ...

McWilliam’s Wines is currently advertising for a Sales Support Analyst and Supply Chain Analyst. Details of the positions and how to apply are below. About McWilliam’s Wines With representation in ...