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

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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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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

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Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks?

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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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We chat with Michael Pattison, the Bar Manager of late-night Brisbane boozer, Alice

Australian Bartender

The back bar features a 150+ bourbon list for the corn-whiskey lovers. We asked Bar Manager Michael to answer a few questions about life behind the late-night bar just a couple of weeks after the doors had opened, and here’s what he had to say. Are you a classics or an experimental kind of bartender?

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All the winners for the 23rd Annual Australian Bar Awards Announced!

Australian Bartender

Sydney turned the weather on for Bar Week this year, and the final night, the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday, 11 September, was no exception, with the deck at Doltone House bathed in sunlight for the pre-drinks.

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Rookies Part 1: Meet one of 2024’s rising stars, Judith Zhu

Australian Bartender

A new generation of passionate bartenders is emerging into cocktail competitions and bars near you. In our upcoming February edition of Bartender magazine, Cara Devine has interviewed five of these personalities. Even better, they are shaking off the stereotypes of bartending and doing things their own way.

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Mana for a Cause: Teremana Tequila Is Giving Back During the Holidays With Ezana ‘EZ’ Million

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Mana for a Cause, Teremana’s charitable program, has pledged to donate $250,000 to Another Round Another Rall y, a nonprofit that provides funding, educational resources, and emergency aid to members of the bar and restaurant industry. One participant, bartender Ezana “EZ” Million, was selected to share the story behind his drink.

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