The truth about moderation
Despite what some headlines would suggest, Gen Z isn’t suddenly drinking more – and neither are earlier generations.
Brands Report 2025: Cognac
It may be suffering something of a slump when it comes to cocktail menus, but cognac still has presence in the world’s best bars.
Moe Aljaff: The Schmuck who hit gold
From living a borderline homeless existence in Amsterdam and handing out leaflets while living off Burger King and cheap pints, Moe Aljaff recently opened his third venue in the hipster hotspot of Barcelona’s El Raval, making him one of the hottest properties in global bartending right now.
Pre-mixed Drinks Challenge results
With convenience at its heart, the pre–mixed drink is always going to involve an element of compromise – the category will probably never be one for the purist. But that doesn’t mean it should be spared our scrutiny.
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The bar industry community is dead
Danil Nevsky mourns the demise of a time when contact was physical, not digital, and when connections meant more than a swipe of a screen. But he holds out hope that real community will return for younger generations
