The University of Kentucky's Estate Whiskey Alliance (EWA) has unveiled the first products to earn its new Estate Whiskey Certified label.The designation "estate whiskey" applies to spirits produced entirely on a distillery estate, using grains either grown on the estate itself or sourced locally. T Read More

Whisky’s Rising Tide in Baijiu Country: China’s Emerging Spirit FrontierIn China — a country where baijiu has long reigned supreme, dominating a staggering 97% of the domestic spirits market — a quiet yet powerful shift is underway. While brandy still leads the imported spirits category, accounting Read More

We meet four whisky makers who pivoted from entirely different careers into the world of distillation Read More

Packaging Industry Shines at 2025 PIDA Awards GalaIt was a dazzling evening of celebration and recognition as packaging professionals from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth on 6 May for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards gala. Read More

Trump Tariffs Threaten Scotch Whisky Sales, Tourism, and Collectors’ Market, Say Industry ExpertsTariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump may not only hit Scotch whisky sales but could also have wider consequences for whisky tourism and collectors, according to industry insiders.In a sp Read More

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has opened consultation on a new proposal to support and deliver industry-led Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, intended to bridge existing gaps in the packaging value chain.APCO says it welcomes feedback from members and sign Read More