King Island Distillery News
King Island Distillery has launched a better website and a documentary on our YouTube Channel. Check them out and let us know what you think.
Australia has the third highest spirits tax in the world, under a complicated alcohol tax regime that has been condemned by multiple independent and government reviews.
"The latest excise increase, based on CPI figures released, comes on top of surging costs. A record hike in Australia’s spirits tax will be a crippling for distillers and spirits manufacturers already battling some of the worst conditions in the history of the industry. This is effectively a double whammy on spirits,” said Spirits and Cocktails chief executive Greg Holland.
Google review of the day.
"Heidi is an extremely passionate and knowledgeable distiller. Generous tastings of the whole collection were on offer, including gin, whisky and other spirits. Free postage available for bulk purchases for those worries about luggage limits. The ruby grapefruit spirit was the stand out for me!" Review by Emma Hobbs.