This year after two days of judging, Alex Boon from Pearl Diver Cocktail and Oysters in Melbourne was crowned Australian Champion. Alex is a hospitality icon and Pearl Diver is on the cutting edge of our industry. Joseph Chisolm sat down with Alex just after he won to get an insight into how he was feeling about being Australian Champion.
The Old Fashioned is a simple drink, with just the spirit base (in this case the delicious Angostura 1919 Rum), sugar and bitters (Piccolo uses a 50/50 blend of Angostura Orange Bitters and Angostura Aromatic Bitters), so this is a drink where the spirit really shines.
As either a House of Suntory National Ambassador, Maker’s Mark Ambassadors or James B Beam Distilling Co, the successful candidates will be responsible for bringing the magic of Beam Suntory brands and award-winning Distilleries to life.
Hickson Rd. Summer Cup embraces the growth of aperitifs and rosés as refreshing alternatives to elevate traditional wine occasions, and Australia’s thirst for lower-ABV, more sophisticated spirits serves.
Campari Australia are pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the NSW Ambassador position. Help shape some one of the most awarded hospitality training programs, collaborate on some of the most exciting international brands and be apart of the change to help restore and educate the Australian Hospitality scene.
The GlenDronach Grandeur Batch 11 is a 28 year old Single Malt hand-selected by Master Blender, Rachel Barrie, from a small number of rare Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry casks.
“This redesign is an important part of our vision to create an environment where premium brands are given the focus and brand-building support required to succeed”, says Spirits Platform CEO Ian Atherton.
The menu’s intuitive riffs on classic style cocktails showcase modern techniques and highlight the attention to detail that Aurélien says, “demonstrates the heart of Oborozuki”. The Awamori Martini, featuring ROKU Gin and Haku Vodka, is but one of many highlights of the bar’s cocktail menu.
“This is an esteemed win for Stoli Group, setting a new benchmark for ultra-premium spirits globally. With hand-made precision, and cutting-edge technology, we are evolving the vodka category.” – Damian McKinney, Global CEO, Stoli Group
The space will not have a traditional bar but will rather feature a carefully curated collection of whiskies from around the world displayed on shelves and in cabinets around the room.
The team at Aperol Spritz AU have asked bartenders to film themselves making the ‘perfect serve’ Aperol spritz, to share it on their Instagram as a reel with the hashtag #SpritzMeToVenice. Once uploaded and posted – job done, you’re in the draw.
“We relish the opportunity to celebrate Waldorf tradition whilst evolving the brand’s experience with contemporary and engaging cocktail moments.” – Jason Williams, Creative Director of Proof & Company