Bundaberg Distilling Company (BDC) has announced plans to invest $7.5 million into building a new visitors’ experience at its Queensland distillery. The new centre, which is expected to be completed in July 2016, will bring the Bundaberg Rum brand story and history to life for visitors through an interactive self-guided tour. At the end of … Continued

Wild Turkey has revealed a new design for its premium bourbon and rye whiskey range. The new packaging will feature across the range globally and has been designed to give the brand a more premium feel, while placing a more prominent focus on the turkey brand icon. Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, said the new packaging aims … Continued

Glen Grant has announced the release of its exceptionally rare edition, Glen Grant 50 Year Old – with a limited release of just 150 bottles worldwide. Described as a “robust, full-bodied and perfectly balanced single malt of distinction” the Glen Grant 50 Year Old is presented in a hand-blown Glencairn Crystal decanter, which is an … Continued

Three years on from its purchase of the historic Beenleigh Distillery in Queensland, Bickford’s Group of Companies including Vok Beverages has completed the $5 million upgrade of Australia’s oldest registered distillery and new visitor centre. The South Australian based, family-owned business has made this upgrade as part of a wider $25 million investment into Queensland and hopes to attract … Continued

Diageo Australia has appointed Anthony Mortimer as the new Chairman of Bundaberg Distilling Company (BDC). Mortimer joined the Australian business as Supply Director in July and will continue his role in conjunction with the new appointment. In Mortimer’s new role as Chairman of the BDC, he will be responsible for advising on new liquid innovation … Continued

A producer of exclusive, super premium spirits has expanded its footprint to Australia, bringing with it a portfolio of high-end whiskies, including The Last Drop 1967 Glen Garioch Single Malt Scotch Whisky and 48 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky – both 2015 award winners in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. The company, The Last Drop Distillers Limited, is … Continued

Four Pillars has appointed bartender Sam Ng as its full-time Gin Ambassador and Bartender in Residence. Sam previously worked at the award-winning Black Pearl in Melbourne, where he moved up the cocktail ladder from bar back to General Manager. Sam has also collected a number of personal awards, including Australian winner of the Olmeca Altos Tahona … Continued

The 2015 winner of ‘World’s Best London Dry Gin’ at The World Drinks Awards is now available to Melbourne-based on-premise venues from The Wigs Cellar. The Wigs Cellar has been appointed as the official supplier of the Scottish gin for major bars and restaurants across the city. The NB Distillery is located on the east coast of Scotland … Continued

Chivas Regal has released a series of ultra-premium Scotch whiskies finished in a variety of first fill wooden casks, created exclusively for global travel retail. The first edition in the Chivas 18 Ultimate Cask Collection to be launched is the Chivas 18 Ultimate Cask Collection First Fill American Oak Finish. The brand will stagger the release of two additional expressions … Continued

A new, slightly unusual looking product called Outerspace Vodka is expected to land Down Under in 2016. The product follows other vodka producers who have used head shaped bottles to house their liquid, such as Crystal Head Vodka which experienced exponential growth after it launched in 2010. Attempting to tap into the same ‘point of difference’, Outerspace Vodka has come up … Continued