Bartenders from Australia, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Israel and Japan go through to the final. The top six WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year finalists for 2015 were announced on Wednesday night, selected from among the original 54 contenders. The top six were: Jack Sotti of Australia; Viteslav Cirok of the Czech Republic; Alistair … Continued
Jim Beam & Lion – Beer, Spirits & Wine Last night, Australia’s leading beverage suppliers, distributors and retailers congregated at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to celebrate the night of nights – the Australian drinks Awards. Andrew Daddo welcomes attendees to the 2015 Australian drinks Awards Atop the plethora of high achievers who took away … Continued
In an event feted as ‘never having been seen before’, Beam Suntory is presenting four legends of the spirits industry at the Australian Technology Park (Eveleigh Train Yards) in Sydney tonight; getting ready to rumble. John Campbell, Laphroig Distillery Manager; Fred Noe, seventh generation Jim Beam Distiller; Dan Tullio, Canadian Club Global Ambassador; and Mike Miyamoto, … Continued
James Irvine from The Baxter Inn, Sydney has won the national final of Angostura’s Global Cocktail Challenge, receiving AU$10,000 cash and the title of Australian Angostura Brand Ambassador. Against five other competitors, Irvine took out the challenge with his two cocktails ‘Mr. Trinidad’ and ‘Toco Beach’. Together, with these two prizes, Irvine will also go … Continued
Brown-Forman has reported strong growth for its first quarter ended July 31, 2015. Despite seeing a decline in net sales by 2 per cent, the company reported 7 per cent growth on an underlying basis, and 3 per cent to $227 million in operating income. Paul Varga, Brown-Forman’s Chief Executive Officer said: “We are off … Continued
Coming to town next week, Beam Suntory Australia will host four of the world’s top whisk(e)y experts in the Great Whisk(e)y Rumble, an event designed to showcase the growth, innovation and diversity of the company’s portfolio of whiskies. Here we introduce you to the legends of whisk(e)y distilling together for the first time in Australia: … Continued
ASM Liquor Pty Ltd (ASM) has announced that it will move forward with plans to distribute its own portfolio as a result of a mutual agreement with previous distributor Beam Suntory. “We would like to thank Beam Suntory and Coca-Cola Amatil for their custodianship of our brands over the past 18 months. ASM will issue … Continued
On 1 September, Beam Suntory Australia will host four of the world’s top whisk(e)y experts in the Great Whisk(e)y Rumble, an event designed to showcase the growth, innovation and diversity of the company’s portfolio of whiskies. Together for the first time in one place, Fred Noe – seventh generation Master Distiller of Jim Beam, John Campbell … Continued
After a series of state-specific heats, five bartenders have earned the right to compete in this year’s Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge national final, where each will fight for the title of Australian brand ambassador. The national finalists are: NSW – Jimmy Irvine, Baxter Inn WA – Joe Sinagra, Bobeche SA – Roman Tazhdynov, The Bibliotheca Bar … Continued
ASM Liquor Pty Ltd. (ASM) and Totem Onelove Group have signed an agreement naming Vodka O as the official Vodka Partner for Stereosonic 2015. ASM’s Tequila Blu will also feature in VIP bars as the official Tequila for the festival. To celebrate the partnership, ASM Liquor will be making a special edition RTD for the festival, … Continued