the drinks association is proud to announce the Independent Liquor Group (ILG) as its newest member.   “It is my pleasure to advise ILG has joined the drinks association as a Category 1 Member effective May 1,” said Sandra Przibilla, CEO, the drinks association. “We welcome ILG and the ILG team to the membership and look forward to working with them.”   ILG has been servicing the liquor …

A guide to the services provided by the drinks association’s associate members.     AMA Commercial Collections is an Australian owned and operated enterprise that has served credit managers since 1977. It provides a full range of services and products including debt recovery, trade bureaus, credit consulting, credit insurance and information services. Click here to learn more…

We are just past the midway point of 2016 and Lion remains firmly focussed on our core objectives of reinvigorating the beer market, innovating for an increasingly diverse Australia, and positioning our portfolio for future growth. Our biggest category initiative to date, Beer the Beautiful Truth, was introduced back in August 2015 and is continuing to bust common myths about beer. Our latest instalme…

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) is one of the most iconic beer companies in Australia with a history dating back to 1832. We offer some of Australia’s most famous beers, including Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Cascade, Crown Lager, Melbourne Bitter, Pure Blonde, Matilda Bay, as well as ciders including Strongbow, Mercury and Bulmers. We believe that we have the brews and the brands which resonate…

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the world’s largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The company has a rich heritage and a portfolio of some of the most recognised and awarded wine brands in the world, including Penfolds, Wolf Blass, Beaulieu Vineyard, Lindeman’s, Sterling Vineyards, Blossom Hill, Rosemount, Acacia, Yellowglen, Matua, Beringer and Wynns Coonawarra …

By Scott Hadley – Chief Commercial Officer – Alcohol ANZ 2016 is proving to be another exciting year for Asahi Premium Beverages . We acquired popular craft brewer Mountain Goat and the distribution rights for Estrella Damm late last year and have seen great commitment from our customers on these fantastic additions to our portfolio. Asahi Soukai – our low carb/mid-strength offering, has gone from streng…

The McGuigan name is synonymous with Australian winemaking. Four generations of the McGuigan family have made wine their life, demonstrating a deep commitment and passion for Australian wine. This energy, drive and uncompromising dedication to craft the finest Australian wines is reflected in our international success, having been crowned International Winemaker of the Year at the prestigious Internatio…

A s the Australian liquor industry landscape evolves, Brown-Forman continues to adapt and deliver growth again in a challenging market. This has been accomplished through consistent, focused brand building and strategic investment behind our complete portfolio, specifically the Jack Daniel’s trademark and our premium North American Whiskey portfolio of Woodford Reserve. The business has been driven thro…

By Andrew McLaren, Managing Director – Moët Hennessy Australia & New Zealand I t’s hard to believe how quickly 2016 accelerated up the back straight leaving a very exciting, rewarding and, at times, challenging 2015 in the rear vision mirror. As is so often the case, we charge into the new year with a combination of festive, season adrenalin and ambition for the year ahead. Before we tackle what’s ahe…

Established in 1887 by William Grant, the family-owned William Grant & Sons is a premium spirits company with a portfolio of award-winning brands that are enjoyed worldwide. It was the dream of William Grant to make the ‘best dram in the valley’ and five generations later, this still holds true. William Grant & Sons distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including Glenfiddi…