Thailand’s Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn takes Legacy crown
His winning cocktail Pink Me Up triumphed over 42 other drinks in the largest-ever Bacardi Legacy global final.
Sydney set for 24 hour trading
Council has approved city planning changes to give Sydney a late-night boost, but it is not yet the end of the destructive lockout laws.
Copper Dog whisky launches in Australia
Diageo has released its blended malt Scotch whisky, Copper Dog, into the Australian market.
Islay’s ninth distillery opens
The Ardnahoe Distillery has been officially opened by Hunter Laing & Co, Islay’s first new opening since 2005.
The 2019 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards winners
Hellyers Road Distillery from Tasmania has been named as the 2019 Champion Australian Distiller.
Bladnoch appoints new Master Distiller
The Macallan’s former Master Distiller Dr Nick Savage will replace Ian MacMillan who left Bladnoch in January.
Independent Bars Association to hold first AGM
The IBA has gained traction since it was established last year and still hopes to attract new members.
The Dead Rabbit Irish whiskey launches in Australia
The new whiskey is a collaboration between the co-founders of The Dead Rabbit and the Dublin Liberties Distillery.
Bacardi-Martini Australia appoints new Managing Director
Regional Vice President Denis Brown has welcomed Mauricio Vergara to the BMA leadership team.
Lyre’s to build through flavour and trial
From single standard drink Negroni to alcohol-free Espresso Martinis, the Lyre’s range offers new options for bars.
