Spirit News

Win a 'Gorilla' of Monkey Shoulder

William Grant & Sons is giving the readers of National Liquor News, Australian Hotelier and bars&clubs the chance to win a 'Gorilla' of Monkey Shoulder, the world's first 'triple malt' distilled whisky. [Read More...]

[Mon 06/08/2012 11:46:05]

SouthTrade ramping up in Queensland

SouthTrade has appointed Paul Desbiens to the new position of Queensland Key Account Manager, with responsibility for the distributor's Top 50 accounts in the state. [Read More...]

[Wed 01/08/2012 08:46:52]

Tassie whisky flourishing: Sullivans Cove

Whisky fans are finally warming to the idea that there are some Australian-produced whiskies that are worthy of their attention, according to Sullivans Cove master distiller, Patrick Maguire. [Read More...]

[Mon 30/07/2012 11:46:22]

DSICA decries culture of "yobbism"

The Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA) has warned that alcohol cannot be held solely responsible for an increase in violence in entertainment precincts around the country. [Read More...]

[Wed 25/07/2012 11:25:36]

666 launches butter-flavoured vodka

Australia's Pure Distillery Company has launched what it claims is the world's first natural butter flavoured vodka, 666 Autumn Butter Vodka, which the company developed with help from local bartenders. [Read More...]

[Wed 25/07/2012 10:13:57]

'Elements of Islay' whiskies on show

The Australian importer of the Elements of Islay single malt Scotch whisky range conducted an intimate masterclass for whisky fans last week. [Read More...]

[Wed 25/07/2012 09:08:03]

Whisky Show a runaway success

With more than 1000 attendees, the Whisky Show held in Sydney on Friday and Saturday was the biggest ever whisky event held in Australia, the organisers say. [Read More...]

[Mon 23/07/2012 11:19:47]

Fledgling distillery scoops whisky awards

Despite only having had its whiskies on the market for a matter of months, Tasmania's Old Hobart Distillery scooped the prize pool at the first ever Australasian Whisky Awards on Friday. [Read More...]

[Mon 23/07/2012 11:46:27]

Whisky Show hits Sydney

The first-ever Whisky Show comes to Sydney this week, with over 150 different whiskies to try, as well as a range of master classes, tastings and presentations. [Read More...]

[Wed 18/07/2012 11:53:46]