Spirit News

Whisky supper and masterclasses next week

The Sydney Whisky Fair has sold out, but there's still time to get tickets to The Oak Barrel's Australian Whisky Supper and two unique whisky masterclasses, all of which will be held next week. [Read More...]

[Wed 22/08/2012 10:19:38]

Kings Cross drink bans misguided: DSICA

The Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia (DSICA) has said that placing the blame solely on alcohol is not the answer, in the wake of the NSW Government's announcement to place drink bans on licensed venues in Kings Cross in a bid to reduce viol [Read More...]

[Mon 20/08/2012 12:21:40]

SouthTrade picks up Islay whisky

Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich has appointed SouthTrade International as its exclusive importer to Australia. [Read More...]

[Mon 13/08/2012 12:22:17]

Bar backs "unsung heroes": Think Spirits

Think Spirits will be shifting the spotlight from bartenders onto bar backs when it hosts the inaugural 2012 Fernet-Branca Bar back Games in Sydney on September 24. [Read More...]

[Fri 10/08/2012 10:28:23]

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]

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