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, 2019 by Andy Young

Talking sheep manure smoked whisky with the Aussie Spirit Podcast

Nip of Courage Founder Kathleen Davies has teamed up with PodcastOne Australia for a ‘The Aussie Spirit’ showcasing Australia’s craft distilleries…. Continue reading

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

World’s best Tequilas revealed

The 2019 World Tequila Awards have named the best named the best Añejo, Blanco and Reposado, among others…. Continue reading

Posted on December 2, 2019 (March 5, 2020) by Andy Young

Buckley’s Rye Whisky available in Australia

The arrival of a bold and daring rye whisky aims to stir up the dark spirits category this summer with a fresh and innovative take on one the world’s favourite spirits…. Continue reading

Posted on November 26, 2019 (November 26, 2019) by Andy Young

Lewis Jaffrey joins Archie Rose

Jaffrey has joined as Group Bars Manager and is helping rollout the Archie Rose Cocktail Bar at Sydney Airport…. Continue reading

Posted on November 26, 2019 (November 26, 2019) by Andy Young

Why you need to join the Australian Distillers Association

The ADA’s charter is simple – promote the wares of Australia’s best distillers, so the country’s best bartenders and operators should be part of that…. Continue reading

Posted on November 26, 2019 (November 26, 2019) by Andy Young

Who is in the running for the 2020 Time Out Bar Awards?

Time Out Melbourne and Sydney have announced the nominees for their 2020 Bar Awards…. Continue reading

Posted on November 26, 2019 (November 26, 2019) by Andy Young

Video: Fireball’s Halloween mayhem

Fireball joined forces with Brown Cardigan to throw a halloween party which was everything you would expect…. Continue reading

Posted on November 19, 2019 (November 19, 2019) by Andy Young

Vale Gary Regan

Global bartending icon, author and educator Gary ‘gaz’ Regan has died after a bout of pneumonia during his most recent battle with cancer…. Continue reading

Posted on November 5, 2019 (November 5, 2019) by Andy Young

Talking tequila and cocktails with Julio Bermejo

Bars and Clubs chats with Julio Bermejo, Beverage Manager at Tommy’s in San Francisco, regularly named one of the top 50 bars in the world. He is also the creator of the Tommy’s Margarita…. Continue reading

Posted on November 4, 2019 (November 5, 2019) by Andy Young

Wild Turkey and wilderness bring Matthew McConaughey to Australia

Hollywood star and Wild Turkey Creative Director, Matthew McConaughey is heading to Australia this month…. Continue reading