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

Venues celebrate Old Fashioned Week

We are in the middle of Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week and venues across Australia are marking the occasion by serving up their take on this classic cocktail…. Continue reading

Posted on October 29, 2019 (October 30, 2019) by Andy Young

‘World’s best rum distillery’ launches 30-Year-Old rum

Flor de Caña from Nicaragua has released V Generaciones, a 30-year-old, single barrel, ultra-luxury rum…. Continue reading

Posted on October 29, 2019 (October 29, 2019) by Andy Young

Q&A with ALIA Bar Manager of the Year Alex Dahlenburg

We speak to ALIA Bar Manager of the Year Alex Dahlenburg about an epic week, after also claiming an Icon of Whisky award…. Continue reading

Posted on October 29, 2019 (October 29, 2019) by Andy Young

Applejack celebrates ALIA win

Ben Carroll, Co-Founder of Applejack Hospitality talks to Bars and Clubs after being named Bar Group Operator of the Year…. Continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2019 (October 22, 2019) by Andy Young

Midsummer spritz

Made with the new Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice Gin, this refreshing spritz is perfect for the warmer weather…. Continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2019 (October 22, 2019) by Andy Young

New cocktail comp for new sour ale

Brooklyn has launched its Bel Air Sour Ale and there is a cocktail competition to go with the new beer…. Continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2019 (October 22, 2019) by Andy Young

Shhh! There is another new bar opening in Brisbane

Brisbane’s bar scene is continuing to grow as another new small bar opens in Fortitude Valley…. Continue reading

Posted on October 22, 2019 (October 22, 2019) by Andy Young

New role for The Baxter Inn’s Stuart Morrow

Respected and awarded venue operator has left Sydney and has joined South Australian producer Never Never Distilling Co…. Continue reading

Posted on October 15, 2019 (October 15, 2019) by Andy Young

How the hospitality industry impacts mental health and wellbeing

Working in bars and clubs can be extremely stressful and last year R U OK? Found 80 per cent of hospitality workers in Australia said mental health issues are challenging the industry – we need to talk about this…. Continue reading

Posted on October 15, 2019 (October 15, 2019) by Andy Young

Supporting local arts with Lawrenny Distillery

Tasmania’s Lawrenny Distillery will be pouring cocktails and mixes at next year’s Mona Foma Music and Arts Festival…. Continue reading