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 November 20, 2024 (November 20, 2024) by Andy Young

Tales of the Cocktail 2025 theme and dates announced

The 23rd Tales of the Cocktail conference will explore the cocktail industry’s ongoing development…. Continue reading

Posted on November 19, 2024 (November 20, 2024) by Andy Young

Resurgence of bar creativity and innovation

Last week’s release of the Top 500 Bars featured a lot of new entrants, highlighting the world’s dynamic cocktail bar industry…. Continue reading

Posted on November 12, 2024 (November 20, 2024) by Andy Young

In pictures: ALIA 2024

The 29th Australian Liquor Industry Awards took place late last month, and as always delivered a great night celebrating the best people, venues and brands…. Continue reading

Posted on November 12, 2024 (November 18, 2024) by Andy Young

Bruichladdich delivers big PPMs again with 15th Octomore series

The Octomore series gives the distilling team at Bruichladdich the chance to create whiskies that defy typical whisky wisdom…. Continue reading

Posted on November 12, 2024 (November 19, 2024) by Andy Young

Maybe Sammy named one of the world’s most influential bars

Top 500 Bars has revealed its 100 most influential bars, with Himkok in Norway coming out on top and Australia’s Maybe Sammy being named in the Top 10…. Continue reading

Posted on November 6, 2024 (November 8, 2024) by Andy Young

Grey Goose launches prestige vodka with Giorgio Bargiani

Grey Goose Altius is a new super-premium vodka and influential bartender Giorgio Bargiani has crafted a new cocktail menu at Le Martini bar…. Continue reading

Posted on November 6, 2024 (November 6, 2024) by Andy Young

Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week returns, with a twist

Woodford Reserve has extended its Old Fashioned Week to be a month-long celebration, with 50 bars serving up complimentary cocktails…. Continue reading