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 17, 2019 (December 18, 2019) by Andy Young

Starward moves beyond past supply issues

As Starward Whisky looks to a new phase in its history, new CEO Simon Marton has said supply issues are now a thing of the past…. Continue reading

Posted on December 17, 2019 (December 17, 2019) by Andy Young

A world first from Bass & Flinders Distillery

To celebrate its 10th anniversary Bass & Flinders Distillery wanted to create something new and unique – so they did…. Continue reading

Posted on December 17, 2019 (December 17, 2019) by Andy Young

Nailing the pink drink trend with Rhubarb Gin

Warner’s Rhubarb Gin is available in Australia and with pink drinks set to be another summer sensation, have you got this one on your radar?… Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2019 (December 11, 2019) by Andy Young

True Blue Old Fashioned

The team at Ramblin Rascal have created this take on a classic Old Fashioned, using Cognac, and which is great for the season…. Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2019 (December 16, 2019) by Andy Young

Australia welcomed to the Nikka Perfect Serve competition

After hosting this year’s global final at The Everleigh, Australian bartenders will be able to compete in the 2020 Nikka competition…. Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2019 (July 2, 2024) by Andy Young

Absolut launches on-tap Pornstar Martini

Australia is home to Absolut Vodka’s first global on-tap launch, with Pornstar Martini now available to venues…. Continue reading

Posted on December 10, 2019 (December 10, 2019) by Andy Young

Vanguard’s three exclusive bottlings for Christmas

Two overseas distillers have bottled three Australia-only liquids, and each one is bringing the taste of Christmas…. Continue reading

Posted on December 9, 2019 (March 5, 2020) by Andy Young

ABSOLUT’s Pornstar Martini On Tap

Absolut, one of the world’s leading brands of premium vodka, has launched the Pornstar Martini On Tap in Australia, a first of its kind globally for the brand…. Continue reading

Posted on December 3, 2019 (December 3, 2019) by Andy Young

Lockouts repeal widely welcomed

The lockout laws are being largely repealed in January, Bars and Clubs talks to the industry about the news and why it is good to wait until after Christmas…. Continue reading

Posted on December 3, 2019 (December 3, 2019) by Andy Young

Top six revealed for Brooklyn Bel Air Sour ‘Party Tartly’ Cocktail Cup

Finalists for the inaugural Brooklyn Bel Air Party Tartly Cocktail Cup announced, ahead of finale at Slim’s Rooftop Hyde Park House on 9 December…. Continue reading