Beam Suntory has released Hibiki Japanese Harmony in Australia this week – a modern recreation of one of the House’s original blends. First distilled in 1989 to commemorate House of Suntory’s 90 year anniversary, Hibiki epitomises Suntory founder, Shinjiro Torii’s vision of creating a truly Japanese whisky - subtle, refined, yet complex - a whisky that would suit the delicate Japanese palate and enhance t...

Previously distributed by Bacardi Lion, island2island Beverage Company has now secured the rights to Distell’s Amarula Cream Liqueur in Australia. The two already have a strong relationship in Australia with island2island managing Distell’s Burn Stewart Scotch portfolio. Sam Martin, Regional Business Manager for Distell comments: “Distell’s strategy to consolidate and focus has led to the decision to appo...

Inspired by the Tooheys brothers’ first brewery, Darling Pale Ale is the newest release from the brand, now offering consumers an easy drinking style beer alongside Tooheys New, Old Dark Ale and Extra Dry. Purchased in 1872, Darling Brewery was where John Thomas Toohey and James Mathew Toohey brewed their first beer – Tooheys Black Old Ale, known today as Tooheys Old Dark Ale. While making reference to th...

As part of its recent sponsorship of the Wallabies, Taylors Wines is giving away a number of tickets to the 2016 Rugby Championships in its Tipping Comp. Running during the 2015 Rugby Championships (SANZAR), trade and consumers can enter their tips online at www.teamtaylors.footytips.com.au for the chance to win tickets and a number of supporters packs. The highest scoring profile at the end of the comp...

Endeavour Vintage Beer Co. has released a new video campaign titled ‘Where Beer is Born’. The only craft brewer in the world dedicated to producing vintage beers, the video series takes viewers behind the scenes to discover each of the locations Endeavour sources its ingredients from – “Where Beer is Born”. Unique in its approach, Endeavour brewer Andy Stewart selects barley and hops from every harvest to...

Speakeasy Group – the group behind Eau de Vie and The Roosevelt - has opened a new craft beer and whisky venue in Melbourne. Owner of the group, Sven Almenning has partnered up with co-owner and general manager of Eau de Vie (Melbourne) Greg Sanderson to open the doors to Boilermaker House and unlike the cocktail-style venues Speakeasy is known for, this new bar will specialise in malt whisky, as well as ...

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) and Beam Suntory have just announced that the Beam Suntory spirits portfolio will be fully integrated into CCA’s. The news marks a significant shift for the industry as agency brands, such as Russian Standard, Sierra Tequila and Remy Cointreau, currently distributed through Beam Suntory enter negotiations to extend their agreements. The Beam Suntory owned portfolio however, includin...

De Bortoli has announced the latest addition to their Deen Vat Series, launched nationally in April of last year, the Deen Vat 7 Chardonnay 2014. The Deen Vat 7 Chardonnay 2014 is a combination of the finest fruits from the Riverina, New South Wales and the King Valley, Victoria and features elegant, lively and charismatic aromas of white peach, cashew and subtle vanilla oak, building on the brand’s reput...

Rekorderlig Rereleases Spiced Äpple Cider in Time for Winter Distributor: CCA RRP: $7.50 Welcoming back a seasonal favourite with a new look and new name, Rekorderlig introduces Rekorderlig Spiced Äpple Cider. Previously known as Winter Cider, the apple cider was only available in the colder months, but will now in response to consumer demand, be ready for purchase all year round, featuring the same gre...

Blended with a storied past and launched as part of an impassioned local marketing campaign, William Grant & Sons has released its newest distiller’s collection expression into Australia – Glenfiddich The Original. Inspired by the pioneering spirit of Sandy Grant Gordon, Glenfiddich The Original is a recreation of the embryonic 1963 Glenfiddich Straight Malt that significantly spurred the modern singl...