While whisky as an investment is much more common in the United Kingdom (UK), there is a growing popularity for investing in whisk(e)y here in Australia. According to UK-based data collected by Lloyds Private Banking, the majority (88%) of people investing in whisky are satisfied with how their assets have performed over the last year. […]
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Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin Wins Award in Hong Kong
Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin has been awarded Best Gin at the 2016 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition, one of the most prestigious global accolades. Already a multi-awarded gin, Navy Strength adds the accolade to its growing list, including Best Navy Strength Gin at the 2015 and 2016 World Gin Masters, […]
New RATU FIJI RUM hits Australian shores
Two award-winning premium rums ranges have today been launched in Australia. Hand-crafted by Rum Co of Fiji, the super-premium Ratu and premium Bati ranges are blended from globally awarded rums, before being filtered through coconut shell charcoal and matured in specially selected oak barrels in time-honoured tradition. The result is a range of deliciously smooth, […]
Win Maxim Hot 100 Party Tickets!
MyBottleShop is giving away double passes for you and your partner in crime to the Maxim Hot 100 Party in Sydney at Marquee at The Star on November 11th. The Maxim Hot 100 Party celebrates the ‘most gifted and gorgeous Australian women who have impressed — and undressed — this year. This is an unprecedented opportunity […]
Bundaberg Rum’s New Packaging Revealed
Bundaberg Rum has unveiled its new-look packaging, hitting stores this Tuesday, November 1 2016. The new packaging will feature across its core rum range, including Bundaberg Rum UP, Bundaberg Rum OP, Bundaberg Spiced, Bundaberg Red, Bundaberg Tropics and Select VAT. The 2016/17 summer refresh aims to modernise the brand’s look and achieve consistency across the […]
Belvedere (RED) Legend Launches in Australia
Legendary performer and singer/songwriter John Legend is the face behind this years limited edition release of Belvedere Red. Legend launched the limited release bottle at the Apollo Theatre in New York for the Belvedere(RED) brand. Belvederes'(RED) brand is currently in its 10th year of operation and it has raised US$350 million to date by donating […]
2017 Whisky Bible Winners
The 2017 edition of the Whisky Bible, published today, names Booker’s Rye 13 Years as its World Whisky of the Year, followed by runner-up Glen Grant Aged 18 Years Rare Edition, part of the the Speyside distillery’s revamped range and yet to be officially released. In a top three (as opposed to last year’s top […]
MyBottleShop Launches Stock Exchange Listing
Pureplay online liquor retailer Mybottleshop has plans to list on the ASX within the next three years, according to the company’s managing director and founder, Steve Rider. The Sydney-based retailer has carved out a niche in the online alcohol market, carrying specialty and premium beer, wine and spirits not sold in traditional bottle shops. Since […]