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We Asked 8 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon? (2025)

VinePair

Bartenders know this situation rather well, and they tend to have at least one bourbon theyve encountered that simply doesnt do it for them. To demonstrate this, we asked eight bartenders to highlight what they feel is the most overrated bourbon on the market. Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

Edgar Davies (left), bar manager at Front/Back Accra at a pop-up at Talking to Strangers in Cape Town. Richie Barrow, general manager of the Nairobi-based Tribe Hotel , is helping to spearhead the upcoming Kenya Bartender Week. 19 , and founder of the Accra Bar Show.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail? (2025)

VinePair

Bartenders who enjoy bourbon and bourbon drinks more than likely feel the same way you do. We asked 11 bartenders and bar pros to find out. A bartender worth their salt will make you the best version of the cocktail they can despite their opinions. Thats called service, and its what a quality bartender does.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey? (2025)

VinePair

Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated. What are the whiskeys currently on the bar communitys overhyped list? We asked 12 bar professionals to find out. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn While this might be a hot take, bourbon is often overhyped.

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Thinking Differently: Neuorodivergent Bartenders Thrive Behind the Stick

VinePair

An excellent bartender possesses a distinct set of skills. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. A guest may remember a bartender who does all of these things long after the memory of their drinks has faded. They build drinks with meticulous precision.

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Bartender’s 24th Annual Bar Awards are back, and voting is now open!

Australian Bartender

Australian Bartender’s annual Bar Awards are back for its 24 th year running, showcasing the best of the best within each given category. This is not about the opinions of bar reviewers and critics. The winners are determined by your votes, the votes of the Australian bar industry.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Opens 2025 Cocktail Apprentice Program® Red Coat Applications

Tales of the Cocktail

The application period for the 2025 Red Coat apprentice class is now open, running December 11, 2024 – January 31, 2025. To qualify as a CAP Red Coat, applicants must be: Industry professionals (bartenders, bar managers, barbacks, brand ambassadors, educators, distillers, etc.)

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