Month: March 2011

Islay: The Queen of the Hebrides

Islay is a place of romance, of deafening silence, biting winds and of course…all things whisky. As part of the inner Hebrides it clings to the waist of Scotland and clambers for notoriety as a destination spot.

Brisbane’s Bar Histories

While many Brisbane venues are in the midst of rebuilding, it could be a great time to walk down memory lane and recall names like; Whispers, Tony’s, Princes, or Beat Nightclub. Do they ring a bell?

Parched March in Full Swing

Parched March, Sydney’s only month long celebration of bars and drinks is off to a flying start in 2011. The charity bar odyssey has upped the ante this year by finding all new ways for bars and punters alike to get involved, and the press has been paying attention. The idea has been embraced by the blogging community and mainstream press alike being featured in Sun Herald’s S section, Mx, Nine to Five magazine, The Agenda Daily, as well as 2SER and FBI radio

Iconic Spirits’ New Product Range

Iconic Spirits is supplying bartenders Australia wide with some new products of high quality and great pedigree. Giffard’s premium French liqueurs are perfect for the savvy bartender.

Time to Vino

The well heeled Sydney wine venue, Time to Vino, has moved itself a little bit closer to the action and co-owner Clint Hillary says of the new lease on life; “we have certainly grown up and are looking forward to bring a real ‘adult bar’ to Sydney’s wine scene”.

Reserve Sponsors Bartender of the Year

Bartender magazine and 4bars are proud to announce an all new partnership for the Australian Bar Awards top award – the Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year. In 2011, Diageo’s Reserve, have thrown their support behind Australia’s toughest bartending challenge and most coveted title.