Archive for April, 2009
Kirin acquires Lion Nathan
Japanese brewing giant Kirin was yesterday (27 April) given the all clear by the Lion Nathan board to purchase Lion Nathan for $12.22 per share (for the 54 per cent of shares Kirin does not already own). The deal values the brewing giant at $6.5 billion.
Lion Nathan’s key brands are Tooheys, Boags, Castlemaine, XXXX, Hahn [...]
Pumpkin by Ligne Roset
From the 2009 collection by Ligne Roset Pumpkin is a first edition from the private collection of French President Pompidou in the Elysée Palace. Its soft, organic, round shapes and firm seating all characterise the Pumpkin collection with its voluptuous design. Pumpkin is available as an armchair with or without headrests, loveseat or sofa. A [...]
The Willy by Panzeri
Nope, it’s not a whale. The Willy is a brand new light fixture from the cutting edge Italian design house, Panzeri. Founded in 1945, Panzeri has spent decades creating a name for itself based on exceptional quality and constant innovation. Their latest piece, humbly named the Willy, is crafted from high quality polyethylene with fittings [...]
Infratube from Infratech USA
Infratube, the latest U.S. technology in infrared electric outdoor heating, has finally arrived in Oz. Manufactured in California by Infratech USA, the ‘infratube’ quartz electric heating system boast powerful heat thanks to the quartz electric element which reaches full capacity in just 90 seconds. And thanks to the infrared electric ray, the [...]
Vectron’s Wireless Pourers
Times are tough and booze wastage is an issue you shouldn’t have to contend with. Vectron’s has released new Compact Wireless Pourers mounted on each bottle to compare every shot of alcohol that flows through your bar to your POS records. You can identify where and when wastage and slippage occurs and get up to the minute [...]
Absinthe Degustation at Sling
Brisbane’s Sling Lounge have joined forces with The Experimental Cocktail Club to host an absinthe tasting session on Tuesday 5th May at 7pm. For $120 you will be treated to “a depravation of the senses with Absinthe” including six tapas dishes, six cocktails and six palate cleansers. To book your tickets call 07 3255 3522 [...]
Sebastian Says… How ‘bout some Shrubbery?
With more and more bartenders and bars looking back at older and older drinks, it is about time we talked about one of my all time favourites, The Shrub. It’s possible that the word comes from the Arabic sharab, meaning drink, just like julep is a variation of the Arabic julab. What we do know [...]
Hahn Releases Mid-Strength Super Dry
Last month, Hahn announced the release of Hahn Super Dry 3.5; a new premium, mid-strength low-carb beer designed to meet the demands of the ever growing (and sliming) the low-carb beer segment…
London Update… Walk In Gin
Let me say first off, to save a flood of corrective comments, that yes, I know a gin and tonic is not technically a cocktail. At least it isn’t when served in a glass, but what if it is atomised and suspended as a cloud in a tiny room and inhaled by intrepid cocktailians in boiler suits?
Spice Market, Melbourne
Melbourne’s new Spice Market occupies a large basement space down Beaney Lane (off Russell Street) below the newly redeveloped Grand Hyatt Melbourne and manages to completely redefine the concept of a laneway bar.
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