Figures and facts, people and policy, corporate and community HENRIOT ARRIVES ON AUSTRALIAN SOIL NEWS Champagne Henriot will be landing on Australian soil following a new partnership between the Henriot and new wine distribution company ‘Bootleggers’. The men behind Bootleggers are former CCA General Manager Peter Hasko and former Rockpool Sommelier Ben Hasko. Through the partnership, Bootleggers will be distributing the full range of Henriot to the Australian market and at great prices. Other brands that are soon to be available through Bootleggers are Kiralyudvar, Dal Forno Romano, Kante, Aphros Wines, Barbara Fores and Raul Perez. For more information visit www.bootleggers.com.au. DRINKS INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW FOR 2015 ANNOUNCED Kicking off on August 17-18, next year, Glebe Island’s Sydney Exhibition Centre will be hosting a new and exciting industry trade exhibition titled ‘The Drinks Industry Show’. The exhibition will be aimed at connecting producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages, with buyers from bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, liquor stores and catering companies. The trade show aims to achieve this through tastings, educational seminars, mixology demonstrations ABSINTHE TASTING AT GILT LOUNGE To celebrate the re-introduction of Green Fairy’s Applesinth cocktail, members of the trade were treated to an absinthe-inspired tasting at the QT Sydney Hotel Gilt Lounge last Tuesday. Invigorating the historic anise-flavoured spirit with a fresh twist for summer, Applesinth cocktails comprise of Green Fairy, cloudy apple juice and lemonade. Highlighting Green Fairy’s signature serve forms part of Green Fairy’s plans to excite consumers this summer. and networking functions. The show will also host the 2015 Australian Bartenders Guild Classic & Flair National Cocktail Championship, which will attract senior bartenders, who will be competing to represent Australia in the World Championships. Event Director, Pascal Ibrahim, commented: “We are very excited to be launching The Drinks Industry Show. Our objective is to connect buyers and sellers in one place at one time. There will be a lot of buzz on the show floor”. The Drinks Industry Show will be co-located with an additional trade show run by Exhibitions & Trade Fairs ‘Inspire EX’ - a business and special events themed exhibition. This partnership will unite audiences, including corporate business event producers, caterers, suppliers and venues. For more information please visit www.drinksindustryshow.com.au.
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