You’ve met mezcal, now meet raicilla

We’ve seen loads of great agave spirits arriving on these shores over last year — not just new top-notch tequilas but an array of mezcals and even a sotol or two have been hitting bars around the country. Well, thanks to Vanguard Luxury Brands you can now get your hands on raicilla too.

Hey — you guys like your beer, right?

If you like your beer — and let’s face it, nothing tastes better at the end of a shift — then February 22nd is a date you’ll want to keep an eye out for. Craft Beer Rising is a national day celebrating local brewers…

Take a look at Nick Reed’s new bar, Strasse

We brought you the news last year that veteran bartender and Australian Bartender contributor Nick Reed was opening his very own bar with his good mate Paul Marinelli in their hometown of Geelong.

Andy Freeman opening new Perth bar

Andy Freeman, fresh from the success of his Perth CBD bar Varnish on King, has told Australian Bartender that another bar is in the works.

Tales of the Cocktail seminars announced!

It’s that time of year again folks. It’s time to start saving your tips, checking up on flights, booking your New Orleans hotels, because before you know it drinks will be flowing at the annual cocktail-a-palooza that is Tales of the Cocktail.