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  • Alcohol Licensee Gets Life Ban

    The former licensee of a club in Sydney has been given a lifetime ban from the liquor industry for multiple licence breaches including allowing cocaine use at the venue.

    According to The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority the licensee had exhibited one of the worst records of non-compliance ever. In addition to the ban he also received a $10,000 fine.

    He was also banned permanently from entering the venue.

    The authority said life bans were for the most serious offenders and that this particular case was an example of a blatant disregard for the law by allowing a culture of indecent conduct and illegal drug use.

    Read more at: https://www.theshout.com.au/news/life-ban-for-licensee-over-sex-acts-and-cocaine-use/

  • Californian Winery Making Rose’ Vodka

    As if we don’t have enough flavours of vodka on the market already, a California based winery is now making a rose’ vodka.

    The drink apparently tastes like a rose’ but with higher proof or vodka watered down with rose’ wine.

    The drink is apparently crisp, fruity and has floral notes, “leaving a slight bubblegum aftertaste”.

    Would you buy it if it hit Australian shelves?

  • The Key Segments of the Australian Wine Drinker

    According to the latest Australian Portraits 2019 report released by Wine Intelligence, there are 6 segments of Australian wine drinkers, related to their wine buying and consumption, they are:

    • Engaged Explorers,
    • Social Newbies,
    • Mainstream Matures,
    • Contented Treaters,
    • Senior Bargain Hunters and
    • Kitchen Casuals.

    The 2 segments that have experienced the most changes since the last report was published in 2016 are Engaged Explorers and Social Newbies. These groups now make up 25 per cent of the monthly wine drinking population of Australia, but over 60% of the dollars spent in the category.

    The group who consumed wine most often are Engaged Explorers. They are the second youngest segment, with the majority aged under 45, accounting for nine per cent of the monthly wine drinking population. This group rarely spends less than $15 per bottle to drink at home and spend around $22 on an average off-premise bottle, even spending as much as $25 for more formal occasions.

    Read more at : https://www.theshout.com.au/news/the-characteristics-of-australian-wine-drinkers-revealed/

  • Can a Wine Expert Tell Between Cheap and Expensive Wine

    Do you think those high price tags on some wines are worth it, while others are so cheap? A wine expert in this video tries to guess the cheap versus the expensive wines, the results may surprise you.

  • How to Start Your Home Bar

    If you want to start making your own bar-quality cocktails at home, there are a few things you’ll need to begin with. Here’s a useful video on how to stock your bar.

  • How To Make White Negroni Cocktail

    If you’re planning your Easter menu and drinks, here’s one you should definitely add to the list – The White Negroni. Learn how to make this delicious cocktail below.

  • Real World Tips for Resisting Alcohol Cravings

    If you’re cutting back on alcohol, giving up or just decided to drink more responsibly, here are some tips for resisting those alcohol cravings.

    1. Identify your motivation – why do you want to quit or cut down. Having a motivator will help you remember why you’re doing it, for you health, your kids etc.

    2. Find alternatives to drinking alcohol – for example when you would ordinarily drink alcohol at a pub, opt for a coffee shop insetad.

    3. Reshape your social patterns – Alot of your socialising may revolve around alcohol. Find an alternative to meeting your mates after work for a pint.

    4. Find something else you enjoy – it may sound like a cliche’ but get a hobby or something to keep you distracted that you enjoy.

    Read more at: https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-to-resist-cravings-when-trying-to-stop-drinking-alcohol/10874638

  • New Report Uncovers Extent of Alcohol Abuse Problem in Regional Australia

    A recent report found drug and alcohol deaths in regional Australia has hit an all time high, increasing by 41 per cent in a decade to 2017. This is in contrast to the 16 per cent spike in major cities. Although researchers attribute most of these to opiod overdoses, alcohol is also playing a role.

    The report also found a rise in the rate of people seeking help for drugs and alcohol problems in remote communities between 2016 and 2017. These people were likely to travel one hour or more to receive to treatment.

    The report also revealed people in remote and regional areas are more likely to smoke, drink heavily, use drugs and avoid exercise.

    Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-15/report-uncovers-burden-of-drugs-alcohol-regional-australia/10901032

  • $208 Versus $6 Cocktail

    Are all cocktails created equal or is it really worth spending more to get a quality cocktail.

    Watch the video below to find out. These guys test out whether the $208 cocktail is any better than a $6 cocktail.

  • Irish Drinkers Try American Halloween Cocktails

    Halloween isn’t as big in Ireland as it is in the USA so let’s see how these Irish people react to trying some popular Halloween cocktails.