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Following two ‘sip’cessful Bar of Smithery events, the team are diving deeper into the swan pond, inviting Blend members nationally to win ONE OF FIVE PRIZES, made-up of VIP TRIPS to a Sipsmith Swanhouse in Sydney.
‘This is a brand-new role, so there’s an element of figuring out how we do things, how we sculpt both our journey and the one we get to take people on. I’m particularly looking forward to looking at how our spirits pair with Japanese cuisine, where everything on a plate or in a dish is there for a reason. It’s very similar to how they craft their spirits.’ – James Buntin
From an Aussie perspective, there were some new and old faces featured in the list including Maybe Sammy, Byrdi, Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Dean & Nancy, Bar Planet and Caretaker’s Cottage.
There is an incredible line-up with lots of your favourites back in action such as the House of William Grant Party at The Abercrombie, Bartender Boxing, Bacardi Brings Back the Boogie 2.0 plus the return of the infamous (and hilarious) Idiot Savant Prizes from the team at Ramblin’ Rascals.
If you haven’t voted already in this year’s Bartender Magazine Bar Awards, now is the…
Otis is a small, owner-operated, suburban bar with a big heart. The owners, Conor O’Brien (ex-Baxter Inn) and Dan Teh (ex-Butter) took over an existing bar site and kept it trading to win over the locals and learn what they wanted from the site.
“My start in hospitality wasn’t unlike most others in the industry – it all began in fast food,” says Rachael Hand. “But what drew me to bartending was the culture. I was sold on the sea change by a friend’s tales of devoted work family, endless creativity and all the late-night parties.”
Three exciting new roles within the Advocacy team, reporting to the Group Advocacy Manager, Hayley Morison welcomes James Buntin, House of Suntory National Ambassador, Rhianna Lucas, Maker’s Mark Diplomat and Alice Newport – James B Beam Distilling Co – National Ambassador.
At each event we went back in time and covered a specific part in the history of vermouth; its origin and transformation, from medicinal wine to the beautiful aperitif we know it to be today.
The Bartender of the Year Competition which is proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin & Monkey Shoulder is getting a bit of a shake-up in 2023. With a whopping prize of a trip to Scotland on offer, the format of the comp has also been changed, meaning the entire event will run over one day.
Young Hearts 216 High Street, Windsor, VIC younghearts.melbourne Led by Nic Coulter from Neptune Food…