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Joey Folkersma: We hear from the 2024 Bartender of the Year

Australian Bartender

Hanky Panky Lounge 3/32 Mitchell St, Darwin City @hankypanky.lounge Joey Folkersma, from Darwin took out the title of Australian Bartender of the Year for 2024 during Sydney Bar Week. The competition presented by Australian Bartender magazine and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin and Monkey Shoulder Whisky. Why do you like comps?

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We Ask BCI’s Jean-Francois Bonneté About Maison Gabriel Boudier, Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence and Savoir Faire

Chilled Magazine

They for instance were chosen by the American Army to be their producer of Gin during World War II in Burgundy (which is why and when they created their London Dry Gin, which is now available in the US). The story says the General overseeing the tender was also distilling Gin back home in his state of Texas.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona

Imbibe Magazine

And the best source for a recommendation on where to grab a great drink is from bartenders themselves. “We says Amanda Sierra, a veteran of Tucson’s hospitality scene with more than 30 years in the city, and currently a bartender at cocktail bar SideCar. The hard part is not putting everything on the list!”

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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

At NYC’s beloved Dante (#1 Best Bar in North America, 2019 & 2020) , Beverage Training Director Renato Tonnelli, who was recently crowned 2023 US World Class Bartender of the Year, has reimagined the 90’s classic Appletini, highlighting the seasonal flavor to create a crisp, herbaceous and elegant drink. Beezwax Belvedere 0.5

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7 Things You Should Know About Aviation Gin

VinePair

The United Kingdom has a strong claim as the world’s gin capital. But in recent decades, a host of new exciting gin destinations have emerged, including the good old U.S.A. One pivotal player in the spirit’s stateside evolution: Aviation American Gin , a homegrown brand that found celebrity fame.

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We Celebrate 90 Years of Hood River Distillers with President and CEO David Ballew

Chilled Magazine

In 2020, generational family member Ronald Dodge, Executive Vice Chair, handed the reins of the company to industry veteran David Ballew, who was subsequently named President and CEO in 2022. What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions? Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders.

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