There are so many gins on the market these days and what better way to sample them than to visit one of the country’s leading gin bars. At each of these 12 finalist bars, you’ll find a carefully curated gin selection and gin cocktails to match.
Events
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This award pays tribute to someone who has made a marked difference to the bar industry through their passion and dedication, and who has had an outsized, positive effect on the industry. This year’s recipient is Martin Lange, a Brisbane bar operator who has been in the hospitality industry for more than two decades.
“Join us at Brix Distillery during 2022 Sydney Bar Week for a fantastic showcase of every bartender’s fave liquid – RUM!” – James Christopher, Brix Distillery
The Top 20 — including the number 1 Most Influential — will be announced at the exclusive Most Influential List Party during Sydney Bar Week on September 5th at Hickson House Distilling Co in The Rocks.
This one is from Jacob Goss, the operator of The Rum Diary bars in both Melbourne and Newcastle. He’s been hosting these events for a while now, and we’re lucky that he is bringing it to Sydney for Sydney Bar Week thanks to Bacardi and De Kuyper and our good friends at The Lobo.
The Spirited Talks at the Indie Spirits Tasting are always a lively affair — join some spirited experts and Australian Bartender Magazine Founder & Operator of Piccolo Bar, David Spanton, for three short and sharp talks. Seating is limited; first-in, best dressed.
To celebrate the culmination of the NBA 75th Anniversary Season, Hennessy is also inviting fans to an exclusive Hennessy x NBA Season Closing Party on July 1 at the Ivy Penthouse in Sydney.
What goes into a bar becoming a bartender’s bar? It could be the proximation to a bunch of other bars, a late-night license and something to snack on after a shift. Perhaps an extensive back bar, Resch’s on tap and the ability to get a drink into your hand swiftly.
It’s time to register your brand in the Hottest 100 Aussie Spirits. Simply fill in the online survey below between June 1 & June 30, 2022. Once all the nominees are compiled, the trade will have the chance to vote and finally we will host the countdown live at the Indie Spirits Tasting during Sydney Bar Week on Sunday 4th September at the Potts Point Hotel.
The time has come to throw your shaker in the ring (or nominate your favourite bartender) to compete at this year’s Bartender of the Year competition! It’s happening during Sydney Bar Week (3-7 September). Simply email amy@spantonmedia.com with the name, email address & mobile number of the person competing.
The global platform will be a space for the international bartending community to connect and discuss news and trends, share ideas and goals, and grow their own professional network. This in turn will be supported by the local Campari Academy network that will coordinate on the ground activations and networking opportunities for communities in their region.
Harrison Kenney of Cantina OK!, Sydney, has been crowned winner at the 2022 PATRÓN Perfectionists Cocktail Competition global final that took place at Hacienda PATRÓN, Mexico, on 3rd June. Harrison’s outstanding cocktail, Teal, was presented alongside the creations of 14 other competitors hailing from the four corners of the world.