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Auckland bartender wins Jameson Global Champion title
Auckland bartender PJ Renaud has been named a Global Champion in the 2026 Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…
Chris Hemsworth new co-owner at Archie Rose
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has come on board as co-owner at independent Australian distillery Archie Rose Distilling Co…
Constellation Brands NZ appoints EuroVintage
Constellation Brands New Zealand Limited has appointed EuroVintage as its exclusive NZ distributor…
Trophy winners at NZ Spirits Awards 2026
A gin made with Ohakune-grown carrots and a vodka featuring a Japanese fungus were among the big winners at this year’s annual New Zealand Spirits Awards…
Medals announced in 2026 NZ Spirits Awards
Medallists in the 2026 NZ Spirits Awards have been announced with gins leading the Gold medal tally…
Kiwi gin on top of the world at IWSC 2026
A New Zealand gin has come out on top of the world at IWSC 2026 – scoring the most points of any gin entered…
DSA calls for excise remission scheme
Distilled Spirits Aotearoa is calling for an excise remission scheme for small producers following the latest increase in alcohol excise...
Kiwi gin lands Double Gold at 2026 SFWSC
Christchurch-based 4 Bars Distillery has earned a 96-point Double Gold Medal at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC)...
Kiwi gin wins top global title
Clarity Navy Gin from Tauranga’s Clarity Distilling Company has won the title ‘Gin of the Year’ at the 2026 International London Spirits Competition…
Lewisham Awards finalists announced
The finalists in the 2026 Lewisham Awards have been announced, recognising Auckland’s outstanding chefs, bartenders, establishments and producers…
Specialist liquor retailer expands to Wellington
Specialist store Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits has expanded to Wellington, with plans to add more outlets…
Kiwi makes Top 10 in global bartender competition
Auckland’s PJ Renaud has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist in the Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series…
Entries open for NZ Spirits Awards
Entries for the 2026 New Zealand Spirits Awards have opened with the revised categories now confirmed…
New CEO for Reefton Distilling Co.
Reefton Distilling Co. has announced a leadership transition, with the former Pics Peanut Butter CFO taking over the CEO role…
Beer consumption falls to record low
New data fshows a sustained downward trend in overall alcohol consumption, with beer hitting a new low…
2026 NZ Spirits Awards on the way
The key dates for this year’s New Zealand Spirits Awards have been announced…
New Commercial Director for Pernod Ricard NZ
Pernod Ricard New Zealand has appointed Natasha Callister as its new Commercial Director, commencing 20 April 2026…
CCEP and Bacardi partner for premium spirits distribution
Bacardi has entered into a new agreement with CCEP in New Zealand for the distribution of its premium spirits portfolio…
Suntory Oceania launches in NZ
Suntory has officially launched its new multi-beverage business in New Zealand…
Kiwi distillers shine at 2025 World Whiskies Awards
New Zealand whisky has been in the spotlight at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards...