Bayfield family buys The Light Brigade Jude Law face of new Johnnie Walker campaign explore CIDER shoot at The Longueville Hotel Chivas releases bottle worth more than $4000 Coke reduces bottle size Halliday to head Campari Jack Daniel’s historian visits Sydney drinks trade panel selects wines for summer Petaluma … Continued
Business owners to The Drinks Industry Show on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November will have the opportunity to sit in on a free seminar hosted by Shopper Tracker Australia at Luna Park in Sydney. Day two of the event, Managing Director, Shopper Tracker Australia, Simon Ford will provide visitors with a valuable session on … Continued
At $4,699, Chivas Regal’s newest expression, The Icon, has been a long time in the making. It has been produced from a blend of some of the rarest and oldest whiskies and now sits as The Pinnacle of the Chivas range. Scotch whisky from more than 20 distilleries across Scotland make up this blend, including … Continued
Campari Australia has announced the appointment of ex-Diageo Commercial Director, David Halliday as its new Managing Director. The position will see Mr. Halliday responsible for Campari’s portfolio of brands in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Previously Commercial Director, Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific for Diageo, Mr. Halliday also has experience in the … Continued
On Friday 25 September, Laphroaig Live will be broadcasted across the world to celebrate the Islay whisky’s 200th anniversary. The show is set to feature Scottish actor, Sam Heughan from the hit TV series Outlander, German whisky writer Bernard Schafer, Alt Om Whisky’s editor Emma Andersson and Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell, with an additional … Continued
Set to hit Australia in October is Sesión premium tequila – a new tequila created by famous husband and wife duo, Jennifer Hawkins and Jake Wall. The couple decided to produce the tequila out of their love of the spirit and say this is one of the smoothest quality tequilas available. Sourced from one of … Continued
Formula One World Champion, Jenson Button and Oscar-nominated actor, Jude Law are the faces of Johnnie Walker’s new campaign ‘Joy Will Take You Further’ – the brand’s largest global marketing campaign to date. Launching across 50 countries, the campaign is expected to reach 270 million consumers within just the first few weeks. Joy Will Take … Continued
Pernod Ricard Australia today announced the launch of Absolut Botanik, a world-first range of premium, contemporary and refreshing RTDs. Absolut Botanik offers three unique flavours and distinctive and creative packaging, staying true to the essence of the Absolut brand. Available in both bottle and can format, Absolut Botanik is a mix of single source Absolut … Continued
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has released its two-year report of ‘Beer, Wine and Spirits Producers’ Commitments’ to Reduce Harmful Drinking. Signed back in October 2012, the commitments were agreed upon by CEOs of leading global producers of beer, wine and spirits to improve harmful drinking worldwide. The report released this week now … Continued
This week, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) handed out the 2015 National Awards for Excellence to members of the hospitality and accommodation industry. Atop a glow of highlights was the induction of New South Wales hotel industry stalwart, Bevan Douglas, into the Johnnie Walker Hall of Fame. The induction recognised Mr. Douglas and his family’s … Continued