Month: January 2011

Bols Brings Back Genever

Bols Genever is a product for those bar professionals who are looking to step back in time and enjoy vintage classic cocktails. In 2009 Bols Genever picked up Best New Product Award at New Orleans’ Tales of the Cocktail and it is described as an ‘Oude’ style Genever, based on Lucas Bols original 1820’s recipe.

Monin’s New Flavour

With over 90 years of experience, Monin has become a brand consistently associated with amazing flavours that are essential on any back bar. The creative team behind the innovative range is still producing with Tiramisu and Crème Brulee flavours now available.

Gotham Bar: Sydney’s Ode to a Dark City

A little slice of New York has landed on Sydney’s Oxford Street in the form of Gotham; a moody bar with an upstairs area available for functions and a downstairs area perfect for a post-dinner cocktail. Gotham is situated on the ground floor of a face brick art deco cinema building beneath what was the former DCM nightclub.

The Flinder’s Hotel & The DUKE

Want to find one of the seriously cool Sydney dive bars that’s filling out this ever growing category? Then get the cabbie to drop you at The Flinders Hotel. With dim lights, exposed brickwork, chincy décor and a turquoise tiled bar that’s accessible from all angles this place fits the bill. There is also space aplenty to roam free, and not get boxed in by the crowds.

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Kremlin Bar

Canberra has been slowly growing its niche market of trendy drinks spots and even some of the older comrades are vamping up their look to stay in the limelight.

The Gold Standard

Russian Standard Vodka has recently introduced a new, premium product to its fine portfolio: Russian Standard Gold. Described as ‘the perfect vodka for life’s golden moments’, it is now available in Australia.

The Wine Library

From the team that has been serving you up great aperitif and even better service at Buzo Restaurant, Sydney comes their latest offering – The Wine Library.

TMD’s Two New Tipples

The team at Tamborine Mountain Distillery has just released two new products that are sure to have their growing fan base look on with goggle eyes. The company’s Lilly Pilly Gin has undergone distillations with Juniper and 30 botanicals. Due to the rich oils picked up from maximum juniper distillation, this Gin will louch upon mixing.

The Rookie:The ‘New’ Breed Have it Too Easy

I’m certainly not old enough to have this piece come across as a “back in my day, we had it so tough” gospel speech. And I try never to be cynical about our industry and remain positive about where it’s heading.

Steer Bar & Grill

Chapel Street Melbourne is a hot spot for all things bar related and Steer Bar & Grill is sure to make use of the street’s reputation. Since opening in early September the new kid on the block has been going all out to impress those well heeled Melbournites.