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Andy Young

Andy Young is an experienced journalist and editor having made a start as a sports journalist with The Sun newspaper in the UK. Since then he’s worked in major newspaper and television newsrooms in both the UK and Australia. In 2012 Andy made the move into this amazing industry by joining the UK’s leading drinks title, The Drinks Business as Digital and News Editor. Moving back to Australia in 2014, Andy joined Intermedia as Editor of TheShout in 2015, writing news on a daily basis and also writing features for National Liquor News. Now Managing Editor of both TheShout and Bars and Clubs, Andy is excited to bring you the all the latest news from across Australia’s vibrant and welcoming bar industry. You can contact Andy at ayoung@intermedia.com.au.

Sandrae Lawrence Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Sandrae Lawrence joins Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Board of Directors

Sandrae's appointment a significant addition as the organisation continues its mission to Educate, Advance, and Support the global drinks industry.

Australian Distillers 2025 Conference

Don’t miss the 2025 Australian Distillers Conference and its exciting program

The 2025 Australian Distillers Conference will feature 20 workshops and an impressive line-up of speakers and experts.

ALIA 2025 theme

ALIA turns 30, you pick the theme

The 2025 Australian Liquor Industry Awards will be extra special and we want you to us set the theme for this year’s event.

Kurtis Bosley Gravity Drinks

Kurtis Bosley joins the Gravity Flavour Panel

The renowned hospitality innovator has taken on a new role as part-owner of Gravity Drinks and the first member of its newly established Flavour Panel.

Maybe Cocktail Festival bars

Maybe Cocktail Festival line-up revealed

This year’s festival boasts seven bars from The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list plus standout bars from 50 Best Bars Asia and North America, alongside venues ranked in the Top 500 Bars list.

Last chance to showcase your riffing skills with Archie Rose

Love to riff on a classic cocktail? Well, Archie Rose's Rum Riff Cocktail Competition is a great place to show off your skills. Entries close on Monday.

Bartenders Weekender scholarship

Bars & Cocktails, Features

What does the long-term future look like for bars?

A new report, which has brought together some of the world’s leading bartenders, claims there is a bright future for bars, if they can embrace certain key trends.

Disappointment as ‘discriminatory’ tax freeze ignores the spirits industry

Large format pubs and beer giants are set to benefit from the Government's tax freeze on draught beer, put spirits-focused bars have been ignored.

Annabel Ncnean Whisky

Talking Nc’nean whisky with Founder
and CEO Annabel Thomas

Nc'nean whisky is a relatively new kid on the block, especially in the Scotch whisky industry. We talk to Founder Annabel Thomas about her journey from concept to reality with sustainability as a key driving force.

Jay Cozma Angostrua Competition

Jay Cozma wins Oceania Final of Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge

Jay Cozma will now head to Trinidad & Tobago in May for the competition's global final as the Oceania Angostura Brand Ambassador.