I recently held an employment day where I conducted over 25 interviews in one sitting. Afterwards I realised that there was a unique factor that linked all but three of the candidates: the existence of very obvious tattooing or body piercings.
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Sam Ross and Michael McIllroy of New York City bar, Attaboy, have been getting their Instagram on over the holidays with a series of photos suggesting rules for the festive period. Check out a selection of our favourites below — though we’re not sure what to make of the kissing scene between Ross and McIllroy (we think it was consensual) — and follow them on Instagram at @attaboy134.
It’s that time of year again: the lads from Melbourne’s Black Pearl are parading their pastiest parts, showing off their bartender tan and stuffing santa hats with their swizzling sticks in their 2014 calendar.
We talk head of cider development at Magners and Gaymers, Bob Cork, about what it takes to craft one of the world’s most popular cider brands — everything from the selection of apples to ensuring consistency and using technology to maintain traditional craft methods.
There’s none more vocal in their advocacy for the Darwin scene than Jason Hanna, as he pushes for a higher standard and better bars. We had a chat to find out more.
By Greg Sanderson.
I am by no means writing this article preaching from my high horse. Those who have met me or know me, know that I love my drink and should most certainly take my own advice on more than one occasion. I am writing this article, as I believe it is a topic we rarely discuss, and is often purposely ignored…
Phil Bayly, of Sydney’s legendary and late Cafe Pacifico gives his tips on survival in the world of new bars, the need to reassess and sometimes, “to take a machete” to what you do.
One of the most respected authorities on Irish whiskey worldwide and a craftsman in the purist form of the word, we sit down with Midleton Distillery’s Master Cooper, Ger Buckley, to discuss his deep-seated appreciation of wood, whiskey, and a job well done.
This former Rookie of the Year has only been in the game for three short years but with her dirty jokes, love of quality movies and a dedication to the bar biz, she is definitely one to watch.
There’s been a lot of action on all things Angostura of late — if you haven’t checked out this year’s winner of the Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge make sure you click here — and there’s more to come with the visit to Australia by master distiller John Georges.
Paul Mant, a name most people equate with ridiculously cool London bars — not to mention the Reematch!!! Beeyatch!!! event — has now relocated to Sydney to work with the Merivale Group, taking over where Mike Enright left off. Australian Bartender took the chance to chat with our country’s most recent English immigrant to talk bars, booze and plans for the future…
Mixologist. It’s the term all ‘true’ bartenders love to hate. Many even delight in ridiculing those who dare hold themselves in such a pompous regard. My opinion on this argument has always been slightly more controversial…