This challenging, innovative series of drams pushed the boundaries on what you can do with whisky, and the third edition in the series has just landed in Australia: Glenfiddich Winter Storm.
The Proof & Company team brings with them a strong portfolio of independent craft and something unique to the Australian landscape: a host of creative services and education led by Creative Director, Jason Williams and Spirits Evangelist, Charlie Ainsbury. Proof & Company’s award-winning creative team is one of the most well-regarded consulting teams in the cocktail and spirits community globally.
Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin is crafted with a selection of exotic hand-picked botanicals, including spicy Cubeb berries from Indonesia, Black Pepper from India and Coriander from Morocco, making the spice route the perfect stage for the Australian finalists to showcase their talents and creations at The Junk Lounge, located smack back in the middle of Sydney Harbour.
You may have seen the instantly recognisable bottle popping up on the best back bars…
They say if you keep doing things the way you’ve always done them, what you get is what you’ve already got. Well, Monkey Shoulder does things differently, and what you get is something unconventional. You don’t make progress doing the same old thing
Cape Byron Distillery and Stone and Wood Brewery have teamed up to create the inaugural Brewstillery Mix Masters competition. The born & raised Byron Bay brands are inviting bartenders to submit a serve using Brookie’s Byron Gin, Stone & Wood Beer and featuring native ingredients.
Now in its six chapter, BACARDÍ Legacy was established to challenge the best contemporary bartenders in the world to create their own cocktail Legacy – that will stand the test of time and ensure that both bartender and beverage are remembered like the illustrious classic cocktails of the past. Drinks such as the Daiquiri and the Mojito are now revered as classic and are as much part of the unique legacy of Don Facundo Bacardi Masso as the rum itself.
Triple GGG Gin is triple distilled, and is made in a crisp and dry savoury style. This is no wallflower gin, hiding its juniperous light under a bushel of new wave botanicals; no, this is a juniper-forward gin.
This month The Blends of the World partners with Dandelyan, and the tour is about to kick off in WA as the first stop. Without getting all geeky and too OTT, the menu for the Dandelyan tour is imaginative, inimitable and darn tasty — get a behind the scenes look at how the tour comes together.
The Peruvian Consul is hosting the first Pisco Sour competition in Australia. Held at The Bathers Pavilion in Mosman on 8th of August from 5-8pm, participating bartenders will have the chance to showcase their skills and manufacture the best Pisco Sour cocktail possible.
There’s still time to nab a ticket to the Bar Awards and a coveted spot on the front cover of the October issue of Bartender Magazine. All you need to do is submit your reinvention of the iconic Lemon, Lime and Angostura bitters.
Kahlua’s Espresso Martini on Tap is a deliciously crafted blend, with an Aussie twist. It contains Absolut vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur and Australia’s The Kind Coffee Co organic cold brew coffee. Topped off with a velvety crema, the rich and smooth espresso martini takes just 10 seconds to pour – making it easier than ever to serve a round of Australia’s favourite coffee cocktail.