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Author Archives: Andy Young
Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of The Shout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both The Shout and Bars and Clubs.
Another World Whiskies Award win for Sullivans Cove
The distillery’s ten-year-old French Oak expression has been named the World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt.
Fernbrew stock to be sold at auction
D’Aquino-owned Fernbrew is in administration and stock owned by the company is now being auctioned.
Wine Media Conference details post-conference excursions
Four different excursions will take place following October’s Wine Media Conference in the Hunter Valley.
The characteristics of Australian wine drinkers revealed
Wine Intelligence has detailed the six segments of Australian wine drinkers and their engagement levels.
Kollaras & Co makes a move into vaping
The UK’s largest premium vaping brand IVG Premium E-Liquids and Kollaras secure strategic partnership.
Consumers moving away from big box retailing
Big box retailing has enjoyed a strong run in the liquor industry but Morgan Stanley predicts that could all be about to change.
Australian wineries showing on a global scale
The recent ProWein and the Chengdu Food and Drinks Fair have both had a large Australian wine presence.
Australian wine’s strong showing at ProWein
The Wine Australia stand featured 83 producers, eight more than last year, with over 500 wines showcasing 30 regions.
Canned wine among key trends revealed at ProWein
Wine in cans, high altitude wines and the rise of Chenin Blanc and Gamay identified as key wine trends.