Jacob Cohen from Three Wolves in Cairns, Queensland, has taken out the National title at the inaugural Southern Comfort Travelling Tales Cocktail Competition with his unique Southern Comfort and beer cocktail, The Bootlegger.
At stake, a sweet $10,000 for the national winner, who will then go on to Trinidad to compete against the best in the world at the Global Finals held in February 2018 during Carnevale.
Patrón is challenging the world’s best bartenders to create a cocktail worthy of a perfectionist. Entries are now open to become the next Patrón Perfectionist.
island2island has opened entries to the Australian heats of the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge, now held every other year. Calling on the very best bartenders from across the country, this comp tests both the knowledge and the skill of its competitors as they battle it out to become the next Australian Angostura Brand Ambassador.
In March, Southern Comfort kicked off the first ever Southern Comfort Travelling Tales Cocktail Competition and so far it has been an amazing journey, with the competition stopping at five cities around the country for the State Finals over the past two weeks.
Two hours drive north of Sydney and set in the bucolic surrounds of NSW’s Hunter Valley, 12 bartenders from across Australia and New Zealand gathered to see who would win the top prize in The Perfect Blend 2017.
Thinking of starting a spirits brand? We talk to Jocelyne Simpson, co-founder of I Do My Own PR, about getting your brand in the media.
Tapping into the ever-growing contemporary classic cocktail phenomenon and the rising popularity of bitter flavours, Negroni Week 2017 is set to be better than ever.
Nicola Olianas has the enviable job of being the global ambassador for the Branca distillery, makers of Fernet-Branca, Carpano Antica Formula and more.
Diplomatico Rum is going through a few slight changes — here’s what you need to know about this popular bartender favourite.
Inspired by the unwavering passion of Wild Turkey Bourbon’s iconic Master Distillers, Jimmy and Eddie Russell, The Wild Turkey Way event series will hit Sydney and Melbourne hotspots throughout May encouraging Aussies to take pride in doing things their way.
Melbourne based distribution company Baranows Emporium has taken over distribution of Kilchoman Single Malt whisky, Islay’s Farm Distillery.