Andy Young

Bio: 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.

Articles by Andy Young

Posted on March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Andy Young

Maybe Group and Campari searching for female mentee

A Women in Hospitality Scholarship is offering the opportunity to receive hands-on training at Maybe Sammy and an incredible opportunity to learn at Paradiso bar in Barcelona…. Continue reading

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Andy Young

Celebrate your wine list at 2025 NSW Sommelier Wine List Awards

Entries are now open for the 2025 NSW Sommelier Wine List Awards which gives bars across the state the chance to showcase local wines and the diversity and quality of wines from New South Wales…. Continue reading

Posted on March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Andy Young

New owner looks to build Howler Head worldwide

Infinium Spirits has bought Howler Head the iconic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with natural banana flavour, from Monkey Spirit, with plans to further develop the brand’s global reach…. Continue reading

Posted on March 19, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Andy Young

Bartenders’ Weekender Scholarship extended

The Bartenders’ Weekender brings together drinks professionals to celebrate Australia’s bar industry and the number of Scholarships to the event has increased…. Continue reading

Sandrae Lawrence Tales of the Cocktail Foundation

Posted on March 19, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading

Posted on March 19, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading

Posted on March 19, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2025 (March 12, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2025 (March 19, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading

Posted on March 10, 2025 (March 12, 2025) by Andy Young

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…. Continue reading