The annual unveiling of the Penfold’s Annual Wine Collection is one of the biggest days on the Australian wine calendar. Not only do we see a plethora of excellent wines from across a range of vintages – this year, five vintages, seven varieties and fifteen different regions form the Collection – but there is the […]
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Two new Tanqueray Gin releases coming to Australia
Tanqueray Gin has announces the Australian debut of Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla and Tanqueray Rangpur. The latest additions to Tanqueray gin range hero citrus flavours from Seville and Bangladesh respectively, with each expression delivering its own distinct flavour and character. Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla is crafted from Seville oranges, orange blossom and other fine botanicals, […]
Penfolds to produce Champagne, Napa wines and a baijiu blend
Treasury Wine Estates has announced three major extensions to its iconic Penfolds brand – wines crafted from Napa grapes, a fortified tier and a Champagne. TWE’s Chief Executive Officer Michael Clarke noted: “Today’s news on Penfolds signifies another important step on Treasury Wine Estates’ journey to invest in and build true trust marks; expanding the […]
O’ndina Super Premium Gin
Campari has cemented its place in the booming gin market with the launch of super-premium O’ndina. It follows the company’s acquisition of Bulldog Gin last year for $US58.4 million Bob Kunze-Concewitz, Chief Executive Officer of Gruppo Campari, noted at the time: ‘We are very pleased to initiate the acquisition of Bulldog Gin which we have […]
The Big Black Cock Wins Gold!
Far North Queensland’s Mt Uncle Distillery has taken out Gold in the ‘Single Cask Single Malt Whiskey’ category for its The Big Black Cock Single Malt Single Barrel Whiskey at the World Whiskies Awards. The Big Black Cock is an artisan product using only the finest Queensland barley, aged for five years in hybrid American/French […]
Suntory Chita Grain Whisky Lands in Australia
House of Suntory has released the first single grain whisky from its Chita distillery into the Australian market with a retail price of $90. Crafted on the Chita Peninsula in Japan’s seaside Aichi Prefecture, Chita Single Grain Whisky is marked by its superb smoothness and balance. It is this silkiness of flavour that saw Chita whiskies […]
Nikka Whisky Range Launches in Australia
Asahi Premium Beverages officially launched Nikka Whisky’s Coffey range into the Australian market during February 2018. A liquor industry launch was held in Sydney where bartenders and whisky people were lead through a tasting of a selection of the fine whiskies produced by Nikka, focusing on the unique Coffey column distilled whiskies as well as the Taketsuru […]
8 Cocktails to Celebrate Chinese New Year! – Drinks World
The Year of the Dog is nearly upon us! With guests flocking to your bars to celebrate, Drinks World has put together a list of (lucky number!) eight cocktails to ensure your patrons have a Happy New Year! GANBEI JULEP Glass: Highball Ingredients: 30ml Moutai 30ml Coconut and white chocolate tea 10ml Rose syrup 10ml […]