Cantina OK!’s Harrison Kenney crowned winner at 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition
Harrison Kenney of Sydney’s Cantina OK! has been crowned winner at the 2022 Patrón Perfectionists cocktail competition global final at Hacienda Patrón in Jalisco, Mexico.
Brands Report 2022: Brandy
Our brandy category takes into account any brandy outside the Cognac region and embraces a hugely diverse collection of spirits.
Praphakorn Konglee crowned Bacardí Legacy champion 2021
Praphakorn Konglee from Thailand’s Find the Locker Room bar has won the Bacardí Legacy Cocktail Competition 2021 with is drink ‘Out of Sight’.
Review: Bar Convent Berlin
Bar Convent Berlin attracted 5,700 visitors this year, a 20% increase on 2011.
Bacardi to launch $2000 anniversary rum
Bacardi Limited is planning a raft of activity to celebrate its 150th birthday. Besides parties and commemorative gifts, the company is to launch a $2,000 limited-edition decanter of "rare" Bacardi rum.
Lillet launches cocktail comp
French aperitif brand Lillet is looking for entries for its Twisted Vesper Cocktail Competition.
Funkin decides on Fusion range
UK-based mixer brand Funkin has announced the launch of a new range of purées called Funkin Fusion.
Jack Daniel’s holds fourth ‘birthday’ cocktail competition
Jack Daniel’s celebrated the 160th birthday of its founder this month, with the fourth edition of its UK cocktail competition.
Marie Brizard holds International Bartender Seminar
The Marie Brizard Belvédère Group hosted 43 bartenders from 27 countries at the 27th International Bartender Seminar (IBS).
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Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
