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Wine experts, buyers and Wine Merchants from Dan Murphy's stores across the country have given their verdict

The best value wines of 2022 Dan Murphy’s has named the winners and best value wines of the Decoded Wine Awards 2022, including a $10 Riesling and an $11 sparkling Rosé.

Ireland is determined to reclaim its crown as the whiskey capital of the world and booming sales show the smooth spirit is winning over Aussies

Why Irish whiskey has Scotch running scared Once the whiskey capital of the world, Ireland rapidly reclaiming its crown and has set its sights on Australia as a key market.

Gin fans take note ... and congratulations to the winners, including Four Pillars Gin, Never Never Distilling Co. and Hall of Fame inductee Philip Moore from Distillery Botanica

Australia triumphs at 2022 World Gin Awards - Drinks Digest Australian gin distillers have smashed it at the 2022 World Gin Awards, scooping four major trophies and a Hall of Fame accolade. The awards – presented by Gin Magazine – were announced virtually for […]

Enmore has stepped out of the shadow of Newtown over the past five years and transformed its main street into one of Sydney’s most thriving entertainment hubs. Have you checked it out recently?

Enmore leads Sydney's nightlife revival Enmore has stepped out of the shadow of Newtown and transformed its main street into one of Sydney's most thriving entertainment hubs.

The AHA National Awards for Excellence have named the Sandstone Point Hotel as Australia’s best pub

This is Australia's best pub The National AHA Awards for Excellence were held this week, with the Comiskey Group’s Sandstone Point Hotel named Australia's best pub.

Lion, TWE and Archie Rose are raising a glass to the 2022 Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras as its official partners

Drinks companies partner with Mardi Gras Lion, Treasury Wine Estates and Archie Rose are raising a glass to the 2022 Sydney Gay and Le***an Mardi Gras as its official partners.

Australia is reopening to a ‘roaring twenties’ as French bubbles become an everyday indulgence

Australia's fastest growing Champagne brands IRI says Australia is reopening to a ‘roaring twenties’. Consumers are embracing premiumisation and toasting 2022 with Champagne.

Australians are set to spend $415 million on Valentine’s Day gifts this year

The top Valentine's Day gifts for 2022 Australians are set to spend $415 million on Valentines Day this year, with flowers, chocolates, alcohol and jewellery the most popular gifts.

New research has analysed the average cost of 85 wines and spirits backed by famous faces and compared it with their star ratings on critic websites to discover which celebrity alcohol brands are the best bang for your buck

The best value celebrity alcohol brands New research has revealed the best value celebrity alcohol brands, with a swag of Australian and New Zealand creations in the mix.

Take a look inside Giardino 25

Gucci opens the world's most fashionable bar Iconic fashion label Gucci has opened a cocktail bar in its Florence hometown, called Giardino 25, with mixologist Martina Bonci at the helm

Beloved Sydney Harbour Tall Ships vessel the Southern Swan was launched in Denmark 100 years ago and celebrated her centenary on Sydney Harbour this week with a little help from another Danish icon - Carlsberg!

Carlsberg celebrates tall ship centenary Carlsberg toasted the 100th birthday of a fellow Danish icon - Sydney Harbour Tall Ship the Southern Swan - this week.

opened just before Christmas and offers a relaxed, seaside dining experience, plus with a delicious drinks menu. Take a look inside ...

Inside Maurice Terzini's first Byron Bay venue Icebergs restaurateur Maurice Terzini has launched his first venue in Byron Bay, Belongil Beach Italian Food.

The internationally acclaimed wine critic has tasted nearly 1900 Aussie wines over the past 12 months - these are his top picks of 2021

James Suckling reveals his top 10 Australian wines James Suckling has announced his Top 100 Australian wines of 2021, with Mount Mary Yarra Valley Quintet 2019 at No.1.

It looks too good to be true - a floating bar and pizzeria in the middle of a tropical lagoon - but Cloud 9 lives up to the hype

Is Cloud 9 the best bar in Fiji? A fabulous bar and pizzeria floating off the coast of Malolo Island - Cloud 9 is regarded as the best bar in Fiji.

Erica Crawford & husband Kim mortgaged their home in 1996 to start a business that’s become one of the most renowned producers of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Here's how they're celebrating

Celebrating 25 years of Kim Crawford Wines Erica and Kim Crawford mortgaged their home in 1996 to start a business that's become one of the most renowned producers of Sauvignon Blanc.

Patrón is celebrating Paloma Week by launching a dedicated hotline for Aussie fans of the effervescent tequila-based, pink grapefruit cocktail

Patrón launches hotline for Paloma lovers Patrón is celebrating Paloma Week by launching Ping for Paloma – a dedicated hotline for fans of the effervescent tequila-based cocktail.

If you like mixing your art with your cocktails then you’ll love The Other Art Fair, in Sydney this weekend

Stirring creativity at The Other Art Fair If you like mixing your art with your cocktails then you’ll love The Other Art Fair Sydney, at Barangaroo's The Cutaway.

Happy National Espresso Day! Here are five ways to give it a little extra kick tonight

5 tequila & coffee cocktails you need to try It's National Espresso Day on November 23 and coffee cocktails spiked with tequila are a delicious way to celebrate.

Ryan Reynolds has finally seen his first Wrexham match since buying the Welsh football club. He even drank gin shots with the locals the night before. He said: “Football is a staggering, heartbreaking, soul-killing, evil and gorgeous game that’s so goddamn beautiful and I’m never sleeping again."

Ryan Reynolds' pub visit with Wrexham fans Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid a lightning visit to Wales last week to watch their first live Wrexham AFC game.

This looks pretty fabulous and we love that it's half bottles

TWE releases first-ever wine advent calendar Alcohol advent calendars have become an Aussie favourite, leading Treasury Wine Estates to release its first wine advent calendar

Did you venture out to raise a glass today?

How NSW pubs & clubs are celebrating reopening It's been a long time between beers for Sydney venues and their regional counterparts, but they are finally reopening today across the state.

Drinks brands have paid millions to be in the film, but they didn't get top billing - that was reserved for a French red favoured by the filmmaker

The drinks brands with starring roles in latest Bond movie The new James Bond movie has finally made its debut and its been fascinating to see the drinks brand that gets top billing.

Here are a few of my favourite drinks stories this week ... with a New Order soundtrack ... flashback time!

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How does the hospitality industry successfully emerge from a crisis that has permanently changed the way it operates? Skills Connect International CEO Roy McCullagh gives his view

Skills Connect helps hospitality industry re-staff Skills Connect International has been launched in Australia, with a focus on helping venues reopen after COVID-19 lockdowns

“A hard earned thirst comes from being all over town. Not from being in lockdown"

Iconic VB anthem endorses vaccination Victoria Bitter is encouraging Australians to get vaccinated with an ad that plays on the words of its iconic anthem.

We found this ad unexpectedly emotional ... and is that our home town Newcastle in the opening scene?

Great Northern releases moving Father's Day ad Great Northern has launched a moving Father’s Day ad that encourages Australians to reflect on their favourite memories with their fathers.

The star gave a helping hand to an Aussie trying to track down his Aviation Gin

Ryan Reynolds gives Dan Murphy's a shout out Ryan Reynolds gave a helping hand to an Aussie trying to track down his Aviation Gin, letting him know it was on shelf at Dan Murphy's.

Have you tried Scapegrace Black Gin yet? It looks amazing

Sip Scapegrace Black Gin at Australia's first digital bar New Zealand distiller Scapegrace has teamed up with Australia's first dedicated digital bar to offer a unique experience to gin lovers.

Looking for a lockdown distraction? We tried this Taylor Made & Maybe Sammy masterclass and the drinks were insanely delicious. Tickets are on sale for the next one on September 28

Two wine cocktails you need to try Wine cocktails are a hot new trend in mixology and Maybe Sammy has teamed up with Taylor Made Wines for a virtual masterclass.