Archive for December, 2009
Luigi Bormioli Palace: The Strong All Rounder
New to Luigi Bormioli is the Palace range; latest stylish addition to hospitality glassware that features the fine rims are double-fired for added chip resistance.
Vok Beverages Announces On-Premise Specialist Team
Vok Beverages has announced that it’s leaping enthusiastically into the on-premise business with a new team of specialists and an exciting new range of products.
Cariel Ultra Premium Vodka Now Available
The Victorian based premium spirit importers, Iconic Spirits, have announced the arrival of the ‘ultra-premium’ Cariel Vodka which joins both Aviy ‘French Bay’ vodka and Cariel Vanilla Vodka in Iconic Spirits’ portfolio.
Southtrade Adds Buffalo Trace to Growing Stable
The Sazerac Company Inc. has recently selected Southtrade International from other local distributors to be the exclusive agent for Buffalo Trace in Australia.
24 Moons
Opened in October, 24 Moons occupies the old site of the Alley Bar and is a collaboration between four respected and very experienced industry folk: Marcus Motteram, Simon Digby, Boris Von Rechenberg, and Michael Christadoulou (Mr Delicious, Mr Music, Mr Creative and Mr Hospitality respectively). Normally we would list all their relative experience but you’ll have to wait for January’s Bar Profile for that; rest assure that 24 Moons is a meeting of the minds between some serious bar nerds.
Pernod Ricard Brings The Blanc Back
For months thirsty Aussie tipplers have had to do it tough being unable to enjoy Corpse Reviver #2s or 20th Century Cocktails due to a national shortage of the key ingredient Lillet Blanc. Thanks to efforts of the Pernod Ricard’s National Spirits ambassador Ben Davidson, however, this aromatised wine is available on Australian shores once more.
Plate by Kristalia
At Fanuli have a reputation for spotting design trends having introduced to Australia year after year some of the most cutting-edge furniture designs to come out of Italy. One of Fanuli’s latest releases is the Plate chair by award-winning design house Kristalia.
Laruche Bar & Supperclub, Brisbane
Laruche is the latest bar offering from Ellie Moubarak owner of West End cocktail joint Lychee Lounge. Moubarak has once again joined forces with designer Remo Vallance (also behind the Lychee Lounge), glass blower Lucal Salton and artists Jennie Jackson and KT Doyle to help him create this decadent new venue
You Can Compare Apples and Pears
Due to the much talked about boom in the cider category across Australia this year Magners are set to launch Magners Pear into the Australian market in January 2010.
VIDEO: The Craft 2009 Masterclass Trailer
Check out all the action from this year’s The Craft mentoring program presented by Signé and Yakusan.
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