Spirit News

Beam acquires Irish whiskey distillery

In a deal the company says marks its entrance into one of the spirits industry's fastest-growing categories, Beam Global has acquired Irish whiskey producer, Cooley Distillery, for $95 million. [Read More...]

[Thu 22/12/2011 02:53:34]

Polo the perfect fit for Woodford Reserve

Premium bourbon brand Woodford Reserve is set to continue its partnership with the Polo in the City events next year, after successful activations across Australia in recent weeks. [Read More...]

[Wed 21/12/2011 01:33:51]

VIDEO: Jim Beam heir gets tattoo to celebrate milestone

Fred Noe, Jim Beam's great grandson, has celebrated the bourbon brand's achievement of reaching one million Facebook fans by getting a tattoo of the Jim Beam logo on his arm. [Read More...]

[Fri 16/12/2011 12:57:38]

William Grant picks up top spirits awards

In a boost for its Australian business, independent distiller William Grant & Sons has been named 2011's 'Distiller of the Year' and 'International Spirits Producer of the Year' at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Awards. [Read More...]

[Wed 14/12/2011 11:00:27]

Angostura highlights profit potential in new promotion

Island2Island has released a promotion for Angostura bitters to reward on and off-premise customers for stocking and promoting the brand. [Read More...]

[Wed 14/12/2011 12:56:55]

VIDEO: Porn star Ron Jeremy's new 'adult rum'

Ron de Jeremy, the premium 7-year-old rum that is named and branded after legendary adult entertainment star Ron Jeremy is set to enter the local market. [Read More...]

[Mon 12/12/2011 11:14:04]

Jack Daniel's boosts Brown-Forman

Brown-Forman Australia was a strong performer in the six months to October 31, according to its North American parent company, which has attributed its impressive global results to the success of the Jack Daniel's brand. [Read More...]

[Mon 12/12/2011 02:39:55]

Awards keep coming for Queensland's Tamborine Mountain Distillery

Queensland's Tamborine Mountain Distillery continues to gain international recognition for its unique range of spirits distilled from Australian-grown products, making it one of the most awarded distilleries in the world. [Read More...]

[Mon 12/12/2011 02:18:27]

VIDEO: Maker's Mark Christmas greetings

Maker's Mark vice-president of operations, Victoria Macrae-Samuels, has sent her best wishes for the festive season direct from the Maker's Mark distillery in Kentucky. [Read More...]

[Fri 09/12/2011 11:52:05]