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 September 10, 2019 (September 10, 2019) by Andy Young

Don’t forget to register for the chance to try a 51-Year-Old Scotch

Craigellachie 51 is coming to Australia next month but you have to go into a draw for the chance to share this amazing dram with a friend…. Continue reading

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

Craft distillers and cocktail bars helping to drive spirits growth

Increased spirits innovation and increased choices for consumers are being attributed to the growth in spirits consumption in Australia…. Continue reading

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

Lockouts roll back is just the first step

The work on rebuilding Sydney’s nightlife is underway and rolling back the lockouts is a start…. Continue reading

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

An unequivocally Australian brandy – for bartenders

The team at St Agnes has worked with 10 of Australia’s leading bartenders to create a new brandy exclusively for bars…. Continue reading

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

UK’s number one premium gin lands in Australia

Six gins from Whitley Neill will be available to venues, including one labelled ‘the bartender’s friend’…. Continue reading

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Andy Young

Register now for 2019 Australian gin Cocktail Cup

The Australian Gin Cocktail Cup was founded by the Australian Gin Distillers Association in conjunction with Mikey Enright…. Continue reading

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

The Maestro on how to make a good drink, a great drink

Salvatore Calabrese talks to Bars and Clubs about what it takes to make great drinks and become a great bartender…. Continue reading

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

Recipe: El Diablo

This cocktail features tequila, lime and ginger beer…. Continue reading

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

NMI’s compliance plan aims to build consumer confidence

The National Measurement Institute has launched its 2019-20 National Compliance Program…. Continue reading

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

Best practice: What should you measure?

This is the official guidance from the National Measurement Institute on what drinks you need to measure and what you could be audited on…. Continue reading