Inspired Drinks

Inspired Drinks is a sales and distribution company specializing in providing commission based sales representation & wholesale distribution solutions, servicing independent retail, national retail & hospitality venues through partnerships with beverage producers. Our mission is to connect inspiring brands with the best hospitality & retail venues within NSW & the ACT, ultimately providing the consumers across the state the opportunity to purchase & enjoy quality beverages at their local venue. Being headquartered in Canberra we are in the unique position to provide coverage in Canberra, Queanbeyan, NSW South Coast as well as the major cities of Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong & the major towns across regional NSW. We are committed to working with our partner producers & brands to develop a custom service model that best suits your business needs. We offer customizable brand representation including percentage sales commission via your existing wholesale model, utilizing our wholesale business with its extensive account base or fixed fee services. If you are looking to unlock the potential within NSW & Canberra for your brand please get in touch with Inspired Drinks founder John Bates to discuss the best solution to help your brands reach more consumers and grow your sales. Inspired Drinks was founded in March 2023 by John Bates after a long career in sales and leadership within major multinational organizations and independently owned businesses in Canberra, Sydney & Newcastle. Honesty, a mutually beneficial approach to sales partnerships & and a friendly and straightforward demeanor are the pillars that underpin John's ethos. Over the past 12 years John has worked exclusively in the beverage industry, most recently as head of sales for a brewery in Canberra, developing the strategy and building the sales team from infancy to one of the largest independent breweries in Australia within 5 years.