Handpicked Wines has picked up a trophy at the 2016 World Label Awards in Belgium for its Regional Selections range label. The same label won Best Label at the 2015 Label and Tag Manufacturers Awards in Australia. A panel of international experts were looking for the best in printing, design and packaging at this year’s World … Continued

ALDI in Edgecliff has had its liquor licence suspended for selling alcohol to a minor. The supermarket will not be allowed to sell any alcohol from Tuesday this week until Friday, 14 April. The incident took place on 18 September last year at 11.30am, when police attending the Edgecliff Centre witnessed a person under 18 … Continued

National Independent Liquor Wholesalers (NILWA) has announced major changes to its membership today. Paramount Liquor VIC, Liquid Specialty Beverages QLD and Liquid Mix WA resigned their membership effective Wednesday 6 April 2016, and are expected to to pursue their own marketing strategies. In a press release issued by NILWA, CEO Martin O’Mara commented, “The NILWA Board … Continued

Most Loved Brand – Brand Promotions “the brand behind the brand” the drinks association is excited to announce Brand Promotions as the award partner for the Australian drinks Awards 2016, Most Loved Brand. “Brand Promotions have joined us again this year as an Award Partner. We are proud the Australian drinks Awards attracts partners who … Continued

The Callinan Review into the existing lockout laws and liquor restrictions in NSW has received 1,856 submissions. The formal submission period for the independent review by the Hon Ian Callinan AC QC opened on 5 March 2016 and closed on Monday night (April 4). A total 1,856 submissions have since been received from organisations and … Continued

Fergus Taylor will be the new Executive Director of Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) from 11 April. ABA is the new industry body that formed late last year. Mr. Taylor was until recently Chief Adviser for the NSW Transport Workers Union and has also run his own consultancy FT Communication for several years. He was a … Continued

There’s nothing better than a good coffee in the morning and a well-deserved beverage after a job well done. That’s why our unrivalled selection of premium alcohol and coffee brands is second to none in quality and taste. From famous international brands like Jim Beam, Canadian Club and Coors, to emerging locally crafted brews like … Continued

Think Spirits has taken over the distribution of East Imperial Superior Beverages. The premium mixers range was previously distributed by Neat Spirits in Australia. The new agreement with Think Spirits is effective from April 1. “We are thrilled to be working with Think Spirits in the Australian market,” Kevin Law-Smith, co-founder of East Imperial said. “Many Australian bars … Continued

The Rogue Trade is a new India Pale Ale from the brewers of James Squire. Available at James Squire Brewhouses, this seasonal ale has been made from using big and brassy hops to produce a refreshing IPA with big hop flavour and warm rounded malt. This is accompanied by a cleansing finish and the trademark … Continued

Friday, April 1 marks the day that Bacardi transitions out of its 13 year joint venture with Lion, becoming a standalone subsidiary of Bacardi, the largest, family owned spirits company in the world. The new business is Bacardi-Martini Australia. At the helm is the same team looking after the same brands, and while Bacardi-Martini Australia fully … Continued