There are three of them are at the bar and they’re drunk. Not just a little tipsy but swaying, shouting, obnoxious and it’s only 2pm. I’m at London’s salubrious Connaught Bar, supposedly to report on Nikka Whisky’s Perfect Serve cocktail competition for Drinks International, but it’s fair to say the scene unfolding around me is not one to which I am accustomed...
Masahiro Urushido of Katana Kitten in New York City has been named the Altos Bartenders' Bartender at the inaugural North America's 50 Best Bars awards.
Graham’s Port launches global bartending competition
Graham’s Port has launched its first-ever bartending competition, in which seven bartenders from around the world will convene in Porto to compete for a €1000 cash prize and six months’ supply of Blend N º5 and Blend N º12.
Cardrona Distillery announces inaugural cocktail comp
Cardrona Distillery has opened entries to UK bartenders to its inaugural cocktail competition, Cardrona Club.
The World's Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2022
Once again, we asked our 100 global bars to rank their best-selling classic cocktails and a new champion has emerged this year.
Bacardi launches non-alcoholic spirit brand
Bacardi has announced the launch of a new non-alcoholic spirit brand created, in collaboration with Amsterdam-based bartenders, with cocktails in mind.
Brands Report 2022: Bartenders' Choice
Probably of all the leagues in the Annual Brands Report, a place in the Bartenders’ Choice list is the most sought-after among brands.
Streaming platform Spirits Network seeking UK bartenders for new cocktail competition
New York-based media company NBTV Studios has announced the UK launch of streaming platform, Spirits Network, and is inviting UK bartenders to audition for its inaugural programme, Shake Off.
Officina Cocktail Week brings in World's Best
Milan bar Officina is set to host Officina Cocktail Week with bartenders from some of the World’s Best Bars set to attend the inaugural event.
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James Grant wins Diageo World Class 2021
James Grant from Canada has been crowned the 12th winner of Diageo World Class following a first ever virtual event for 2021.
STRANGER THOUGHTS: Ambassadors
Nick Strangeway on the pros and cons for bartenders taking on an ambassadorial role in post-Covid times.
Jagermeister Scholarship, a programme that traditionally gives young bartenders the chance of a three-month internship in Berlin’s bars, will be hosted digitally for the second year running.
Tequila icon Tomas Estes passes
Tomas Estes, one of the drinks industry's most loved and respected figures, has passed away peacefully at his home in Oregan.
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X by Glenmorangie targets mixed drinks sector
Glenmorangie has released a new single malt scotch whisky called X by Glenmorangie which has been specifically designed for mixing.
Global Bartending Talent Agency launches online marketplace and Helping Hospitality initiative
Global Bartending Talent Agency is launching an online marketplace that connects cocktail lovers with some of the world’s best bars.
Regal Rogue launches training series for furloughed UK bartenders
Australian vermouth brand Regal Rogue has launched a new bartender training initiative in collaboration with The Liana Collection, the brand’s newly appointed UK distributor in 2021.
Global Bartending Talent Agency launches with 16 clients
A former Diageo marketing executive has launched the world’s first dedicated talent agency for influential bartenders.
Licor 43 has announced plans to host its fourth annual Bartenders & Baristas Challenge online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pernod Ricard has teamed up with the United Nations to offer a series of free online training modules to help budding bartenders become mixology maestros.
Digital happy hours, online mixology sessions and virtual tip jars are helping bartenders make ends meet amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Bacardi has set up a $3m fund to help bar owners and bartenders make ends meet during the global coronavirus lockdown.
The World’s Best-Selling Classic Cocktails 2020
You can’t beat the classics, but every year there’s change within their ranks somewhere. Hamish Smith rounds up this year’s top 50
The Benevolent invites bartenders to mental health workshops
Following a grant awarded to the charity by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation in July, The Benevolent is inviting bartenders and hospitality workers to their Minds Matter mental health workshops.
Diageo's World Class goes to Glasgow
Diageo has announced that next year’s World Class Bartender of the Year awards will be in Glasgow.
Amaretto: Regaining romance
While amaretto may have a long and somewhat idyllic history, it has done little to capture consumers’ imaginations in recent times. But cocktail culture could be key to changing all that, finds Angel Brown
Havana Club launches rums for bartenders
Havana Club has unveiled The Havana Club Professional Edition range which has been specifically developed to target bartenders.
Vodka: A clear winner?
Is it possible to apply the craft approach to vodka? Philip Duff could have had the recipe for success
Daniel Warren is Diageo’s GB World Class bartender 2018
Daniel Warren from the Last Chance bar in Nottingham was last night (June 19) crowned Diageo Reserve’s World Class Bartender of the Year 2018 GB.
Diageo announces GB's world class bartenders
Diageo has published its list of top 50 bartenders for the Diageo Reserve World Class GB 2017 semi-final.
UK is BCB’s country of honour
Bar Convent Berlin organisers have announced that the UK will be this year’s ‘country of honour’.
Patrón Perfectionist’s Cocktail Competition returns
The Patrón Perfectionist’s Cocktail Competition has returned for 2016, and has gone international.
Former Artesian bartenders launch P(OUR)
Former Artesian bartenders Alex Kratena and Simone Caporale have announced the launch of P(OUR), a foundation to build a holistic community for the global drinks industry.
Savoy’s Wojaczek wins Courvoisier cocktail competition
Witek Wojaczek of The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy is the UK winner of Courvoisier’s Toast of Paris International Cocktail Competition.
Diageo announces cruise line bartenders
Diageo’s global travel team has announced the names of the final three cruise line bartenders who will compete in its World Class Bartender of the Year competition.
Bénédictine crowns its UK cocktail champions
Bénédictine Liqueur has announced the UK regional winners of its 2014 Cocktail Challenge.
Jameson launches cocktail programme for bartenders
Jameson has unveiled Jameson Barrel Aged Cocktails, a programme to encourage bartenders to broaden their understanding of cocktail making and Irish whiskey.
Walker wins the Bacardi Legacy
Tom Walker of the American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London, has won the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2014.
Diageo World Class returns to UK
Diageo Reserve has announced that its ‘World Class’ mixology competition will be held in the UK from 28 July to 1 August.
Pre-mixed drinks
Consumers are starting to really embrace the convenience of a pre-mixed drink in a portable format. Hamish Smith reports
Bergersen becomes Pilsner Urquell’s International Master Bartender
Bartender Kim Daniel Bergersen of Norway prevailed from a field of 11 finalists at Pilsner Urquell’s International Master Bartender (IMB) competition.
Brands flock to MBS to access Russian market
Global spirits groups and aspiring brands were present at the second annual Moscow Bar Show (MBS) this week to capitalize on Russian bartenders and distributors’ growing interest in international spirits.
Angostura opens Global Cocktail Challenge 2013
Angostura is on the lookout for bartenders to take part in the national heats of its Global Cocktail Challenge 2013, a competition which culminates in the selection of its global brand ambassador.
UK: Courvoisier crowns 8 Bar champions
Courvoisier has crowned bartenders from 8 Bar in Falmouth winners of its Courvoisier Cocktails on a Grand Scale competition.
Havana Club crowns cocktail champion
French bartender Julien Escot became the Havana Club Grand Prix cocktail champion for 2012 yesterday, after prevailing from a field of 40 bartenders.
Disaronno starts search for Mixing Star
Disaronno is on the lookout for bartenders for the return of its international bartender competition, Disaronno Mixing Star.
Bols calls for bartender competition entries
The Bols brand is calling for entries into its Bols Around the World global bartending competition.
Monin tours UK to celebrate centenary
French syrup maker Monin will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year by embarking on a UK cocktail tour.