Easter is a great time of year to have a sweet tooth – or shall we say, to be a “dessert connoisseur”, just to class it up a bit. Belonging in the category of indulgent drinks that double as dessert, Cocktail Porter have just launched their Easter DIY Cocktail Kits delivering nationwide, and let me tell you, you’d…

Prepare to immerse yourself in a post-lockdown celebration of cocktails from 1 – 31 May with the launch of Australian Cocktail Month. Held across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Australian Cocktail Month will partner with some of the best local and international alcohol brands to champion the country’s bar industry. Consumers will unlock unique bar experiences,…

Peroni’s Libera zero ABV beer has announced a partnership with Formula One Team, Aston Martin Cognizant to celebrate the global launch of the alcohol free beer. The significant step into the luxury world of Formula One signals Asahi’s intent with their heavy weight Peroni brand and their commitment to this growing segment. Peroni brand’s parent…

The sad news of Willie Pratt’s passing has arrived in the last few days of 2020. Pratt, also known as Dr No, has been highly regarded for decades due to his exceptional work at both Brown Forman, the distiller of Jack Daniels, and more recently Michter’s. He gained a reputation of being a perfectionist and…

Whisky on the Rocks made its debut this weekend on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour. A festival designed for first-timers right through to self-confessed whisky-nerds.  The festival is run across four days, where whisky lovers can explore Australia’s oldest precinct transformed into whisky experiences. Two hours is recommended for the journey through The Rocks Festival…

The Four Pillars Christmas release is upon us as the team from the Yarra Valley Distillery prepare for the racing season and family celebrations across the country. Like bad sweaters and crooning #1 hits, the Four Pillars Christmas Gin is a part of the ‘new’ gin-fabric. The gin is the chief distiller’s Cam’s tribute to…

The Barossa Valley’s Château Tanunda has announced a new look for their landmark ‘Grand Barossa’ wine, as part of their 130th Anniversary.  Over the past 25 years, the Grand Barossa wine has developed a strong reputation, collecting 20 gold medals over the last 12 vintages. Sitting in the mid-$20’s price point, it delivers arguably a…