Month: January 2010

World Class Vodka Martini Award winners

The World Class Vodka Martini Award winners have been chosen, with Pierre Fajloun taking out first place in the award. The creation which scored him the number one spot, “The Whale”, was named after the windmill that adorns the Nolet family’s distillery in Holland. Pierre and a colleague will be rewarded on a Ketel One trip to Singapore in April with 18 other industry members.

Coopers Clear

The renowned brewing family, Coopers, have announced the launch of their latest product to the market – Coopers Clear – aimed to compliment the already successful range of Coopers beers within the marketplace.

Havana Club Masterclass: Day #1

The lucky winners of the Havana Club Rum Masterclass have arrived in Cuba to join the other 111 participants from around the world. Join them as they fly Air Cubana, have a stopover in Cancun and sip their first Mojitos…

Cruzan Rums join Beam Global

The team at Beam Global are proud to announce the distribution of Cruzan rums, including the award-winning Cruzan Single Barrel Rum and Cruzan Estate Dark Rum.

Berkelouw Wine Bar, Sydney

The Berkelouw Wine Bar is the logical and financially sound next step in the evolution of this lifestyle-orientated family owned company. Berkelouw Wine Bar aims “to create a relaxed meeting place where you can appreciate the best of what life has to offer – live music, wine and delicate tasting plates” explains co-owner Gary Mullins.

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Smirnoff Black Copper Cup Semis

The Smirnoff Black Copper Cup Semi Finalists have been announced from almost 200 cocktail entries received. 45 Bartenders will go head to head in March in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney for one of only ten spots to the Copper Cup Final to be held at an ever secret location. Last year’s final saw 10 bartenders jet-set to Thai to compete for top honours.

World Class Update

The World Class bartending competition is well under way once more with The Ketel One Vodka Awards having recently closed entries. Judging is in progress to find out who the next three Australian World Class National Finalists will be to join Jason Williams from Melbourne’s Galley Room who secured his place in the Australian Final on the Reserve World Class stand at Sydney BarShow in September.

Havana Club Masterclass Blog: Meet the Winners

Havana Club Rum has announced the three winners (and one lucky brand ambassador!) who will be jetting off to Cuba to experience the genuine Cuba Libre life. Follow their journey over the next two weeks with regular blogs, photos and videos of their amazing trip. But right now, let’s introduce you to the lucky travellers…

Angostura Bitters shortage hits New York

The Manhattan is threatened as bars face a worldwide shortage of one of its key ingredients, Angostura bitters. Apparently “Big Apple bartenders and barflies [are] hoarding what little is left of the pungent brew.”

David Hobbs to manage Seamstress/Sweatshop

Seamstress / SweatShop has announce that David Hobbs will be joining their team as General Manager at the end of January. David is leaving his position of Bar Manager at Milk & Honey in London after over 2 years.