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island2island Beverage Company
from Drinks Guide 2016
by Racs Salcedo
LES PAGE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
The island2island Beverage Company, affectionately known as i2i, is one of only a handful of truly independent, Australian-owned premium spirits and CSD distributors left in this country.
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Originally formed by industry veteran, Les Page, in 2007 to act as the exclusive importing, sales, marketing and distribution agency for the iconic Angostura aromatic bitters, i2i now boasts an exceptional and enviable portfolio of quality, premium spirits and beers.
In an age where more and more brands own their distribution channels, i2i is passionate about fighting for quality spirits brands to ensure that consumers continue to have access to alternative choices in a wide range of places.
The cornerstone of the business is the ubiquitous Angostura aromatic bitters. Since the partnership with Angostura began back in 2007, each year i2i has managed to grow the overall usage of Angostura aromatic bitters and in particular the iconic Lemon Lime & Bitters beverage.
Its Angostura Caribbean Rum range is gaining favour with consumers and the trade alike. This is being driven by a greater appreciation and demand for quality, premium rum. The Trinidad based Angostura Distillery has been awarded the title of Rum Grand Master at the Spirits Masters Awards four years in a row.
Stolichnaya Premium Vodka joined the i2i portfolio in 2012 and is now one of the fastest growing vodkas in Australia, returning to its rightful place among the top five vodkas in Australia.
At the end of 2014, i2i won the landmark, long-term contract to distribute international beer brand, San Miguel, and plans to bring the popular and iconic brand back to Australian drinkers in a serious way.
And in October 2015, the company was awarded the impressive Jose Cuervo International and Proximo Spirits portfolios, which include Jose Cuervo and 1800 Tequilas, The Kraken Dark Spiced Rum, Bushmills Irish Whiskey and Boodles Gin.
With a portfolio that also includes a range of outstanding Single Malt Scotch whiskies, Broker’s Gin, Writers Tears Irish Whiskey and HINE Cognac, premium quality, exceptional service, awards, industry recognition and unique benefits are what set the i2i Beverage Company apart.
HEAD OFFICE ADDRESS
Unit 1, 11 Packard Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 Tel: 02 9672 6440 Fax: 02 9672 6450 Web: www.island2island.com.au Key Contact: Allan Shearer, CEO Tel: 02 9672 6440 Email: ashearer@island2island.com.au
SOCIAL MEDIA
www.facebook.com/i2ibeverages
DISTRIBUTOR/STATE OFFICE DETAILS
VIC & TAS
Unit 19 Omnico Business Park, 270 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, VIC 3168 Tel: 03 9543 9600 Fax: 03 9543 5067
QLD
Unit 2/191 Hedley Avenue, Hendra, QLD 4011 Tel: 07 3268 4522 Fax: 07 3268 5033
SA
117C Tapley’s Hill Road, Hendon, SA 5014 Tel: 08 8244 2212 Fax: 08 8244 2202
WA
Unit 5/14 Merino Entrance, Cockburn Central, WA 6164 Tel: 08 9414 9947 Fax: 08 9417 1019
BRANDS DISTRIBUTED
Angostura aromatic bitters, Angostura Lemon Lime & Bitters, Angostura Rum, Stolichnaya Premium Vodka, Jose Cuervo Tequila, 1800 Tequila, The Kraken Dark Spiced Rum, Bushmills Irish Whiskey, Boodles Gin, Amarula Cream Liqueur, San Miguel Pale Pilsen, HINE Cognac, Broker’s Gin, Writers Tears Irish Whiskey and a range of Single Malt Scotch whiskies including Bunnahabhain, Tobermory, Ledaig, Deanston, Kilchoman, Old Pulteney, anCnoc, GlenDronach, Balblair and Black Bottle.
TOP MEDALS/ACCOLADES AWARDED
Global Scotch Whisky Masters
• Master Medal: Bunnahabhain 25 year old • Master Medal: Bunnahabhain 18 year old • Master Medal: Deanston 12 year old • Master Medal: Kilchoman Machir Bay
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Double Gold: Angostura 1824 • Double Gold: Bunnahabhain 25 year old • Double Gold: Deanston 12 year old • Double Gold: Tobermory 15 year old
World Spirit Awards
• World-Class Distillery 2015: Angostura • Spirit of the Year 2015: Angostura
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