What do you get when you take a couple of boys from the big smoke and send them down the coast to the Mornington Peninsula? A great combination of warm and friendly hospitality, an impressive range of beers and whiskey, classic American bar food, and toe-tappin’ country tunes from the jukebox.
World’s Best Bartenders, (both globally recognized and donned with multiple accolades) Joe Schofield and Matt Whiley, team up for one night only to bring you an event not to be missed: Sipsmith Bar of Smithery – Serve Smith.
At the end of March, the winning team will be travelling to the undisputed birthplace of Rum in Barbados and treated to a week of leisure and activity at Plantation’s own mythical West Indies Rum Distillery.
Much like PATRÓN – Checo sets the standard for excellence and is a master of his craft, which can be seen by the passion that drives his racing success. PATRÓN and Checo have teamed up to further their shared dedication to perfection and bringing Mexico’s culture to life.
Fuji Whisky has launched in Australia this year with two expressions, a single grain and single blended Masterpiece available from March in very limited numbers.
“Following an exciting judging tour I am excited to announce on behalf of Bombay Sapphire the four competitors moving forward to compete in the final on Tuesday 4th April…”
This involved shipping and using all the same glassware, all the same spirits, and all the same garnishes as those drinks being launched in the two official sites – a huge logistical challenge, and to quote RE’s owner Matt Whiley “Absolutely nuts on a whole other level”.
Bartenders can submit their signature serve at capebyrondistillery.com by March 31st, 2023, and promote their entry cocktail in their venue throughout April. The national competition is open to all bartenders across Australia.
Re the world’s first permanent no-waste bar is heading to Memphis Slim’s in Adelaide for two days of sustainability and delicious Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose, Patrón and Bacardi cocktails. Bacardi-Martini Australia is proud to partner with both Re and Memphis Slim’s to highlight sustainability within the industry.
For consistency of flavour, Karu Distillery decants its barrels in a solera-style vatting system. This ensures that Outcask Rum’s flavour characteristics are married together, with each batch sharing flavour DNA from the original.
To shine a light on their talent and skill, The Blend has collaborated with internationally-renowned photographer Jennifer McCord, visually depicting the personal moments that five bartenders knew hospitality was where they wanted to thrive and progress.
“Fernet-Branca is not only an amaro… it is a lot more! It is history, family, the hospitality shot, the bartender handshake, Italian excellence and an inclusive product. There is just nothing else like it.”