Although Ireland is known for a having a bar or pub on every corner, one publican is defying the stereotype by opening the nation’s very first alcohol-free bar. The Virgin Mary Bar opened it’s doors on Dublin’s Cape Street and…
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World Wine Output Rebounds after 15 Year Low
If you were afraid of a potential shortage of wine following a 15 year low in wine production you can breathe a sigh of relief as the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV) reports wine production in 2018 hit…
Young Man Died After Drink Lean Purple Drank Popularised by U.S. Hip Hop Artists
The popular purple drink (Purple Drank) made popular by American Hip Hop Artists has made it to our shores and claimed the life of a young man in Darwin. The man was at a house party and consumed the toxic…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, alcohol death, booze, Drinking, liquor, responsible service of alcohol
Cocaine Use and Other Things Gets Licensee a Life Time Ban
A former licensee of a Sydney club has been handed a lifetime ban and $10,000 fine for allowing multiple licence breaches including allowing cocaine use. The case was described by the NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority as one of…
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Cannabis Vodka to Hit the Shelves Soon
Infusing things with cannabis is not a new concept, in fact cannabis products are growing in popularity worldwide, not only for their pschoactive properties but medicinal properties as well. A vodka brand has now been established using 100% natural cannabis…
Good Beer Week to Return to Melbourne this year
Good Beer Week is returning to Melbourne this May from the 10th to the 19th and will feature a number of events around the city and state of Victoria. Beer is one of Australia’s favourite drinks so this year’s event…
Look Forward to Hangover Free Alcohol in The Coming Years
One of the worst things about drinking is the risk of developing a hangover the next day, so a new hangover free option is sure to be a hit when it’s released on the market in the next 5 years…
World Health Organisation Says One In Twenty Deaths Caused by Alcohol
According to the UN health agency’s latest report on alcohol and health, alcohol is responsible for more than 1 in 20 deaths around the world annually. These deaths include drink driving deaths, those from alcohol-induced violence and abuse as well…
The Rose’ Flavoured Vodka from a California Based Vineyard
For people who love vodka and rose’, a California based vineyard has released a rose’ flavoured vodka which supposedly tastes like rose’ but with a higher alcohol content. The beverage’s website says the product is a unique blend of ultra-premium…
Sydney Gets a Sparkling Wine Festival
Sparkling wine has definitely grown in popularity over the past few years and the Sparkling wine festive ‘Sparkling Sydney’ will celebrate all that the sparkling wine industry locally and internationally has to offer. The event which launches at Pirrama Park,…
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