“The difficulty in spiced rum is doubled, the regulations surrounding its production just don’t exist. Should it be called a liqueur? A spirit? Just another rum? It’s hard to pin down.”
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Chase Pink Grapefruit and Pomelo Gin has been crafted in copper pots with Chase GB as a base. Adding a bounty of pink grapefruit and pomelo peels to create this delicious and refreshing gin that is truly a benchmark for all “flavoured gins”.
For this month’s photoshoot we headed to Old Mate’s Place in Sydney’s Clarence Street. With Dre Walters and Dan Noble leading the charge this is a joint that is serious about its cocktailing. This drink features their house-made labour of love the Pea & Pear Shrub. Noble says: “The drink is a light, effervescent delight. The perfect cocktail for the spritz lover in all of us.”
Global Coffee Ambassador, Martin Hudak, describes the aroma of ST. ALi Mr Black Coffee Liqueur as “honeydew melon and red currant fruit on the nose which opens up to the comforting smell of nonna’s kitchen.”
In September, Gurdys restaurant and bar in Newtown quietly reopened following a major menu overhaul and refurbishment. The Newtown favourite has expanded its sustainable ethos and team, introducing a completely new food offering centred around minimal-waste cooking and a completely plant-based menu.
Naga, a four-year passion project, is the latest venue from Brisbane couple Andrew and Jaimee Baturo who own Libertine and are co-founders of The Gresham Bar, Walter’s Steakhouse and Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar.
The Kings Cross Distillery pot-still is affectionately known as “Miss Pottsy” and is located in the heart of the new vibrant venue, proudly on display. The location at Macleay Street, juxtaposed to the famous Kings Cross dandelion-flower inspired fountain, was at once a 1960s speakeasy and illegal gambling den.
Scott Miller, founder of ICoach Connect, has provided The Blend all the deets on what a Life Coach is and how they can help you in your life and career. But wait, that’s not even the best part! They are offering five bartenders across Australia the chance to win five individual sessions each with Scotty!
Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake began when Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, found himself musing over how some of his most joyful memories involved cake – from baking with his granny, to the pineapple upside down cake his daughter made him for his birthday.
“I think if I could drink with anyone it would be Ryan Reynolds mostly because he started in hospitality and I would be interested to know if he is different because of his time working in restaurants.” – Bruno Luke Ali, Nick & Nora’s Parramatta
The IDEA LAB reveals all the shortlist finalists and their creative ideas! All 20 shortlisted applicants from the IDEA LAB are waiting for your vote of support! These ideas are nothing short of brilliant, we encourage you to vote for your favourite person, bar team or venue to help see their dream become a reality (by March 2021).
Jigger & Pony Singapore were big winners on the night taking out Bar Team Asia and Bar of the Year Asia. This is hot on the heels of winning the Best bar in Asia in the World’s 50 Best Bars.