Our May issue of Australian Bartender is out now, and it’s packed with stories that celebrate the depth, diversity, and creativity in the bar world – from local legends to global showdowns.
We dive straight into the good stuff with a feature that’s sure to get rum lovers excited. We spoke to last year’s Best Rum Bar finalists to find out what makes their venues stand out – and, of course, to get the inside scoop on their favourite rum cocktails.
Over at Conte Sydney, we went behind the bar to explore their three takes on the Negroni – a modern masterclass in balancing bitterness, botanicals, and bold ideas. We also take you to the shores of Guyana, where ten of the world’s best bartenders gathered at Diamond Distillers for the grand final of the El Dorado Heritage Cocktail Competition.
And if you’re craving even more inspiration, don’t miss our cover story on Proximo Spirit’s prestige tequila portfolio launch. Proximo’s national brand ambassador, Loy Catada, led a superstar lineup of Australian and Mexican bartenders through a tasting of six premium labels.
One of the issue’s most powerful reads is our profile on four women at the forefront of the distilling industry. From passion projects to pioneering innovation, their stories are full of grit and serious knowledge.
And of course, we wrap it all up with a community favourite: Staffies.
Featuring snapshots of the crews behind the bars. Got a team photo to share? Email it to [email protected] or tag us on Instagram to be featured in an upcoming issue.