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BevX 2024: The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar Make Tiki Cocktail Magic

Cheers

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel, which first opened its doors in 1945, has long been a Tiki institution and immersive experience. In 2023 it enlisted the beverage consultancy Liquid Kitchen to spearhead the effort. We also wanted these to be really special, Casey notes.

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When Did ‘Willy Wonka’ Become the Booze World’s Favorite Cliché?

VinePair

He has been portrayed on screen by Gene Wilder in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Johnny Depp in 2005’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and Timothée Chalamet in 2023’s prequel “Wonka.” Credit: The Rum Lab Up north in Canada, Devine Distillery & Winery is the “Willy Wonka of spirits.”

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023! Tropical vs Tiki

Chilled Magazine

Topical versus Tiki was a fun and informative seminar led by Daniele Dalla Pola. A definite passion for rum, life, and all things tropical was evident as Daniele taught us the differences between these two types of cocktails, while also mixing us up a few delicious drinks to sample throughout our class.

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The Top 10 Rums of 2023

Drinkhacker

Top shelf rum is becoming easier and easier to find — and harder and harder to pin down into a cohesive top 10 list. Sadly, many of the price tags on these rums are fairly luxe — with bottles nearly 30 years old, single barrels, one-off experiments, or all of the above. 500 [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 3. 99 proof. $75

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Review: Hampden Rums – “Great House” 2023, Pagos, and 8 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Hampden “Great House” Rum Distillery Edition 2023 – This is the fifth edition of Great House , and these are always outstanding rums. There’s no information on what marks are used in the 2023 except that it is, as always, a blend (which changes every year by design). 114 proof. 104 proof.

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Get into a Rum State of Mind at Sydney Bar Week 2024

Australian Bartender

Rum State of Mind with Planteray, Husk & Ron Matusalem Sunday, 8th September 7pm to 9pm Kittyhawk, 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney RSVP TO ATTEND RIGHT HERE! Join us for an unforgettable evening delving into the world of rum, featuring tastings from Planteray, Husk, and Ron Matusalem. Discover rum like never before with Proof and Company.

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The Bitter Truth Bartender Appreciation Day Give-Away

BarLifeUK

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd.

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