Originally started in the United States, in Santa Cruz, California to be exact, Beer Day was begun with the purpose of celebrating the craft of brewing.
There’s plenty to celebrate on our shores, with Australia hosting more than 500 breweries. Find your favourite craft on tap or from your local bottle shop, raise your frothy and say cheers to beers.
Around 20 billion bottles of baijiu are consumed each year, representing one-third of global spirit sales. While little is known about the drink outside of China, World Baijiu day aims to challenge that. So try a cocktail or toast “ganbei” and see what you can do with this spirit.
It’s a classic cocktail and a delicious way to use any whiskey, so National Whiskey Sour Day is worth celebrating in Australia! Whether your cocktail goes by the book or has a twist, today is the perfect time to pay homage to the sour.
Did you know that Australia is home to over 500 gins? That’s pretty impressive, and certainly worth celebrating! The incredible passion, hard work, innovation and ingenuity that goes into craft gin in this country is amazing, and why Australia is known as one of the best locations for gin.
From traditional styles, to funky flavours, to native botanicals, there’s something for everyone in Australian craft gin. We’d drink to that!
OK, some might argue that this is every day, but 19 October is in fact the International Gin & Tonic Day. With so many amazing gins on the market, from all over Australia and around the world, and increasing numbers of incredible tonics, why not work on some different combinations and thrill your guests with a different and enticing combination of this classic drink.
Get some smoke into your life and mouth and celebrate this magnificent Mexican spirit this October.
Australian Liquor Industry Awards (ALIA) are the Australian drinks industry’s night of nights. It’s a night where areas of our wonderful industry come together to celebrate the best brands, people and venues of the last 12 months. Whether you work in bars, bottleshops, pubs or with producers, ALIA recognises you all.
This years’ Awards are taking place at The Star Event Centre, Sydney on Wednesday 30 October.
Join bars around the world celebrating all things Sherry with the El Consejo Regulador Jerez-Xeres-Sherry organising a range of online and offline events. Why not show how superbly this wine pairs with a wide variety of dishes, from cheese and cured meats, to fish, seafood, stews, and desserts?
Australia has gone from 10 distilleries to over 600 in 10 years – it’s an exciting time for the Australian gin industry so be sure to search for your nearest distillery and raise a glass with them today.
Is the Gibson the best Martini? It’s got to be up there. Just think Antarctica, very cold, very dry and then whack a couple of pickled onions in there. Of course this Martini has it’s own day, it’s amazing!