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 March 27, 2019 by Andy Young

New range of non-alcoholic spirits launches in Australia

The Lyre’s range of non-alcoholic spirits contains 13 different drinks which ‘absolutely shine’ when used in cocktails and mixers…. Continue reading

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Andy Young

New move for Fever-Tree 150ml cans

Fever-Tree has expanded its footprint in, and over, Australia in a deal with Virgin Australia…. Continue reading

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Andy Young

Life ban for licensee over sex acts and cocaine use

The former licensee of the Dollhouse strip club in Sydney has been banned for life from the liquor industry…. Continue reading

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Andy Young

Lion buys 50 per cent of Four Pillars

Co-founder Stuart Gregor said after being approached by a lot of people to buy Four Pillars, doing a deal with Lion ‘just felt the best’…. Continue reading

Posted on March 20, 2019 (August 1, 2019) by Andy Young

Venues Unite for the Night with halt in service

Nearly 100 venues across Sydney are ceasing service to talk to patrons about how they can save Sydney’s nightlife…. Continue reading

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Andy Young

SouthTrade aims to bolster Australian craft category

SouthTrade International has created two new roles in its efforts to help grow Australian craft spirits…. Continue reading

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Andy Young

Call out to help save Sydney’s nightlife

Uniteforthenight campaign has launched a crowdfunding campaign as part of its public awareness campaign…. Continue reading

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Andy Young

New late-night cocktail bar to open in Melbourne

Jasper’s boasts ‘moody and luxurious interiors’ and ‘elegance of the 1920s’…. Continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Andy Young

NTIA Unite for the Night Campaign hits venues

The Night Time Industries Association has launched a campaign in hospitality venues ahead of the election…. Continue reading

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Andy Young

Wild Turkey Longbranch drives Campari’s Australia growth

Company continued its strong performance in Australia with several key brands driving over 10 per cent growth…. Continue reading