Spirits

A New Whisky Liqueur Joins The Old Pulteney family

The Old Pulteney Scotch Whisky portfolio has expanded in Australia, with the new addition of a malt whisky liqueur named Stroma. From the far North East of Scotland, off the Caithness Coast, Stroma Malt Whisky Liqueur takes its name from the windswept Orcadian Isle and is a blend of award-winning Old Pulteney malt whiskies. Distributed … Continued

May 20, 2015

Alaskan Rock Vodka

RRP: $80 Distributor: Lark Distillery Hand-crafted by award-winning distillers at Lark Distillery in Tasmania, Alaskan Rock Vodka is a Sydney based artisan vodka created using malted-barley to deliver a crisp, neutral spirit flavour, best enjoyed straight from the freezer, cold and neat. Working alongside the design team Vert, Alaskan Rock conceptualised the vodka’s unique bottle, crafted … Continued

May 11, 2015

Absolut Announces Plans to Release New Bottle Design

Created by a passionate group of creatives, Absolut has announced plans to introduce a newly designed bottle. Featuring an updated two line logo, a new script, a redesigned medallion, reduced glass weight and new brand signifier, the new bottle is an update on the original, created in 1979. Peder Clason, Global Brand Strategy Director, Absolut, said: … Continued

May 5, 2015

Negroni Week Goes International

For the third year running, Campari has joined up with Imbibe Magazine (imbibemagazine.com) to bring Negroni week to an international audience. In a bid to raise money for local charities, chosen by on-and off-trade supporters, the week long charity event will aim to raise the popularity of the Negroni. The event will be held from … Continued

May 1, 2015

Featured Bar: Mamasita

Mamasita is one of three bars currently representing Victoria in Tequila Herradura’s Mi Casa Su Casa activation in Australia. As part of the activation, later this year Mamasita will join 11 other venues as an exclusive partner of a barrel of Herradura “Double Barrel” Reposado Tequila. The barrel, named the ‘Australia Casa Select’ was selected … Continued

May 1, 2015

Divided Opinions on Whisky Brand Calls on Global Campaign to Find Answer

To celebrate its 200th birthday, Laphroaig distillery has launched a global campaign entitled “200 Opinions Wanted”, offering consumers a chance to win a trip to its birthplace, Islay, if they offer their opinion of the Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 200 years after launching its Single Malt Scotch Whisky in 1815, Laphroaig’s Single Malt Scotch Whisky … Continued

April 28, 2015

Distilling Legend Jim McEwan Announces Retirement

After over 52 years in the business, Production Director and Master Distiller at Bruichladdich Distillery on the Isle of Islay, Jim McEwan has announced that he will retire in July 2015. Jim joined the independent company in 2000, describing it as a ‘Cinderella’ distillery. A legendary figure in the Scotch whisky industry, he has over … Continued

April 24, 2015