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

Best practice: Make sure your measures are legal

As the National Measurement Institute steps up its compliance audit it is crucial you have absolute confidence in your measures and jiggers. So do you?… Continue reading

Posted on August 27, 2019 (September 10, 2019) by Andy Young

The Smuggler Negroni

Tokyo Music Bar’s Mizuguchi Takuya created this take on a classic for the Ableforth Gin’s Week Well Spent, ahead of its launch into Australia…. Continue reading

Posted on August 27, 2019 (September 2, 2019) by Andy Young

Ryan Chetiyawardana to speak at Coleman’s Academy

World’s best bartender and owner of the world’s best bar will be sharing his insights with Coleman’s Academy in September…. Continue reading

Posted on August 27, 2019 (August 27, 2019) by Andy Young

R U OK? Shines a light on the hospitality industry

Understanding if a friend or a colleague might be struggling with life is something we can all get better at…. Continue reading

Posted on August 27, 2019 (August 27, 2019) by Andy Young

Get involved with Fireball’s Father’s Day fun

Fireball Whisky is teaming up with bars this Father’s Day to exchange dad’s new socks for a shot of whisky…. Continue reading

Posted on August 20, 2019 (August 20, 2019) by Andy Young

Are your measures correct?

Make sure you are certain because the National Measurement Institute has started a one-week blitz across Australia…. Continue reading

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

A night with four of Australia’s best whisky bars

Bartenders from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are converging on Grain Bar in Sydney for a Four Bar Takeover…. Continue reading

Posted on August 19, 2019 (September 2, 2019) by Andy Young

American Bartender of the Year set to showcase disco tropicalia cocktails

Iconic US dance party A Club Called Rhonda is coming to Australia, and we talk to Yael Vengroff about curating the drinks list…. Continue reading

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

Salt & Vinegar Martini

The drink LA’s The Spare Room is most well-known for, this went on the cocktail list four years ago and has never come off…. Continue reading

Posted on August 19, 2019 (September 4, 2019) by Andy Young

Last chance to vote for ALIA 2019

Voting for ALIA 2019 closes this week. Vote now to be in with the chance to win to tickets to this fantastic night…. Continue reading