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Reef Distillers

The spirit of the Great Barrier Reef in a glass

The company prides itself on its "paddock to still" ethos, sourcing its botanicals from pesticide-free farms and using ...
Smirnoff adds a refreshing lavender twist on a classic

Smirnoff adds a lavender twist to a classic drink

The new drink has an ABV of 4.5 per cent and is described as having the "perfect balance of citrus and floral notes".

Coles buys 20 stores of Federal Group’s bottle shop chain 9/11

Legal and regulatory permissions sought before Tasmanian deal is final.

Hairydog and Barrel & Batch launch curated online liquor store

Barrel & Batch will showcase more than 3000 selected premium wines and spirits from Australia and overseas.
The Whisky List expands consumer presence with new acquisition

The Whisky List expands presence with acquisition

According to The Whisky List, the move aligns with its consumer-centric approach of catering to evolving expectations.
Wayward Brewing and LDC bounce back after administration

Wayward Brewing and LDC emerge from administration

The administrator recommended creditors accept the arrangement, noting that it would provide a better return to creditor...
Wayward Brewing collapses; creditors owed $2 million

Wayward Brewing collapses; creditors owed $2 million

The collapse was due to financial losses from decreasing consumer demand in the craft beer market and rising production ...

Ukiyo Spirits unveils Tokyo Dry Gin

The range includes three variants ad is made with Japanese ingredients.

RECALL: Grey Goose Night Vision – Northern Lights 1L

The product is recalled due to non-compliance with mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.

Pernod Ricard launches zero alcohol Beefeater 0.0%

Pernod Ricard will initially launch Beefeater 0.0% in Spain.

How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet

Most wine producers employ more conventional grape growing methods, which in many cases are being adapted to create more...

Ampersand Estates seeks to protect land with Tomorrow’s Vintage launch

The three Tomorrow's Vintage variants are only filled 86 per cent, 56 per cent, and 44 per cent.

US winery aims to disrupt wine industry with aluminium bottles

Element[AL] Wines will be sold in 100 per cent recyclable aluminium bottles.
Not tequila: Top Shelf International unveils new agave spirit brand

Not tequila: Top Shelf International unveils new agave spirit brand

Trent Frase, CEO of Top Shelf International, said the company felt there was an opportunity to put a distinctive imprint...
Suntory Spirits to use sustainable aluminium for The Premium Malt cans

Suntory Spirits to use Green Aluminium for The Premium Malt cans

The Green Aluminum material was produced via the "mass balance method" which reduces carbon emissions by 25 per cent.

Irish Single Malt becomes the world’s most expensive whisky

The Emerald Isle becomes the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold.
American lager brand Miller Lite has launched a novel product for customers looking for a beer alternative for Dry January - beer mints. The brewery describes its mints as having the freshness of

Miller Lite gives a fresh take on lager with new beer mints

“The same taste as Miller Lite, only without the alcohol,” said the company.
Craft Revolution inks distribution deal with The Hills Cider Co

Craft Revolution inks distribution deal with The Hills Cider Co

The appointment follows The Hills Cider Co's recent acquisition by Jetty Road Publican Group,
Thailand eases wine tax to boost exports

Thailand’s wine tax reform could be opportune for Aussie winemakers

Import tariffs on wines – currently up to 60 per cent of declared value – will be abolished indefinitely.

Metcash appoints Kylie Wallbridge as liquor division CEO

Wallbridge will replace acting liquor CEO John Barakat in March.