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 December 3, 2024 (December 3, 2024) by Andy Young

What it takes to win Best Bar Group Operator

Applejack Hospitality was named Best Bar Group Operator at the 2024 Australian Liquor Industry Awards, it’s a win with a lot of hard work as its foundations…. Continue reading

Posted on December 2, 2024 (January 9, 2025) by Andy Young

Check out our growing range of Trade Buyer’s Guides

The Food and Beverage Media Trade Buyer’s Guides offer buyers across Australia’s hospitality industry insights and information across a growing range of products and categories…. Continue reading

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Andy Young

Liquid & Larder’s Ben Ingall shares his connection to Feels Botanical

Ben Ingall has been bartending in Sydney venues for over a decade and talks about why he was immediately drawn to Feels Botanical…. Continue reading

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Andy Young

Never Never and Gimlet’s Martini colab

Gimlet at Cavendish House has collaborated with Never Never to create the driest Martini possible…. Continue reading

Posted on November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2024) by Andy Young

Tapped cocktail bar sees classic cocktails meet modern technology

The Honey Moon is a Parisian cocktail bar known for creative cocktails, exceptional customer service and a focus on innovation…. Continue reading

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