With the rise of craft spirits in this country gathering momentum, we are basking in a new world of Aussie-made brands. You’ve no doubt heard of Maidenii vermouth. Shaun Byrne launched this brand back in 2012 and now, with Nick Tesar, Lauren Bonkowski, and Hugh Leech, he has just launched Marionette Liqueurs.
Events
Events
Here’s our hitlist of the six biggest and best bartending events around the globe in 2018. Mark them down in your diaries, and we’ll hopefully see you there.
Everyone can be a part of the fun and festivities of World Bartender Day by supporting their local finalist during the week of 19th Feb – 25th Feb.
Each finalist’s venue will be serving their signature creation that allowed them to make it through to their respective State Finals of The Perfect Blend Cocktail Competition.
Coleman’s Academy, the not for profit initiative focusing on empowering and inspiring women, is headed to Brisbane next month.
Coming up in March, The Wild Rover will be hosting the Irish Whiskey Fair over two days, with tickets going on sale next week.
back for its third year, the award-winning Sydney bar Tio’s Cerveceria is staging its Mezcal Minifest in March.
Everyone can be a part of the festivities of World Bartender Day by supporting their local finalist during the week of 19th Feb- 25th Feb.
Despite the inefficiencies in their operation, Never Never Distilling Co. has made an outsized splash so far, landing on some of the country’s best back bars. That may be because they are unashamedly making spirits that appeal to bartenders .
Want to be educated by two of the world’s most reputable bartenders learning about how to create delicious cocktails, reduce waste, therefore improve your venue’s bottom line while saving the planet?
Iain and Kelsey in conjunction with your local Exchange Ambassador will be hosting trade only seminars educating bartenders on this pressing issue.
Brisbane, get set for a spirited weekend this May. Back for its third year, the Indie Spirits Tasting is coming to Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall on Sunday 27 May.
Well, although it feels like Sydney Bar Week was only just a few weeks ago, it’s time for you to mark your diaries and block out dates on the roster — Sydney Bar Week is back again in 2018.
2017 saw James Connolly crack the Top 10 of the Bartender Magazine Most Influential List sponsored by Angostura aromatic bitters for the first time at the number 10 spot, and here he talks about trends for 2018, how he got his start behind the bar, and more.