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Thomson Whisky will launched in the UK in May with four bottles from their collection, including their Manuka Smoke Single Malt. Photo: Speciality Brands Speciality Brands continues to expand its premium world whisky collection with a significant new addition from the Southern Hemisphere. Thomson Whisky is New Zealand’s most awarded whisky producer and it will join Speciality Brands to launch in the UK from May 12, 2025.
(Photographer: Chris Pearce) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sofie McKeever-Ford, a passionate rising star in the bartending world at Baptist St Rec Club. While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. Here’s a glimpse into our conversation. What made you get into the bartending game?
Tableside cocktails have long been the practice of high-end bars, such as Dukes Bar in London where a Martini order is elegantly rolled out on an antique trolley. But more bars and restaurants are using that personal touch to up their level of hospitality. In San Francisco, Holbrook House features a Champagne or Martini cart that can be summoned with the flip of a switch.
(Photographer: Chris Pearce) I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sofie McKeever-Ford, a passionate rising star in the bartending world at Baptist St Rec Club. While Sofie was mixing up cocktails, we discussed passion, techniques, trends, and challenges faced within the hospitality industry. Here’s a glimpse into our conversation. What made you get into the bartending game?
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Sydney will soon be home to the global headquarters of hospitality and spirits education, with the launch of the International Spirits Academy (ISA) in August 2025. The ISA will offer a four-tiered certification program, with the highest qualification, Master of Eau de Vie set to become a hallmark of professional achievement across the hospitality and spirits industries.
Shake up sustainability: Enter Chilleds Sustainable Cocktail Challenge now! Sponsored by Flor de Caa. Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Alert! Hey cocktail creators! Just a friendly nudge to remind you that thedeadline for the Sustainable Cocktail Challengewith Chilled Magazine andFlordeCaais fast approaching! Don’t wait until the last minutemake sure your cocktail creations are submitted by May 11th!
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Happy Wednesday, my beer-label-loving friends. We start with a little bit of a jump start on the social media news updates this week… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Old Irving Brewing sent through a number of new labels this week (I liked this one the best; nice and tranquil). All of these submissions had their Montrose address listed on them, which got me thinking … “wasn’t OIB supposed to be taking over the old Finch Brewing production space?
For generations, draft beer in the U.S. was mostly just that: beer that was drawn (or drafted) from a tap. It was simple and usually pretty good, so widely recognized as better than beer packaged for retail that big breweries occasionally played tricks with the name, offering bottles and cans of products like Miller Genuine Draft and Guinness Draught that were anything but draft (or even draught).
In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program
Tequila production is often a family affair, and as such, it becomes a tradition thats passed on from generation to generation. One legacy brand paves the way for another, allowing young distillers to break into the industry with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Its a trajectory that rings true with the story behind Tequila El Mexicano , a brand by Jaliscos Bauelos family.
San Felice is a Tuscany-based winery that has received ample attention here at Drinkhacker, and recently we were fortunate to connect with San Felices Director, Carlo De Biasi, to discuss a variety of topics. What follows is a lightly edited excerpt from our conversation. Drinkhacker: We are living in very interesting times, to put it mildly. It seems every topic imaginable is currently undergoing some form of evolution, for better and worse.
Whether kicking off a long-awaited vacation or trying to unwind, people like to drink when they fly. Often that means your standard drinks-cart offerings like wine, beer, or spirits and mixers. But sometimes, depending on the carrier and how much youve shelled out for a ticket, it can mean a much nicer selection. And for those travelers who are in a celebratory mood, it can mean really good Champagne.
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The Yellow Sea cocktail offers a unique mix of tropical flavors with hints of vanilla and lime, perfect for those who like drinks that aren't too sweet.
The first release in Glen Scotia’s Elements Of Campbeltown series is a 50-year-old scotch celebrating the “air” that shapes the whisky in this distinctive region. Glen Scotia distillery has marked a significant milestone with the release of its oldest ever whisky. The remarkable 50-year-old single malt scotch combines exceptional spirit with artistry inspired by Campbeltown, Scotlands smallest whisky distilling region.
Sydney will soon be home to the global headquarters of hospitality and spirits education, with the launch of the International Spirits Academy (ISA) in August 2025. The ISA will offer a four-tiered certification program, with the highest qualification, Master of Eau de Vie set to become a hallmark of professional achievement across the hospitality and spirits industries.
Crafted at an altitude of 9000 feet above sea level in the Sierra del Tigre mountains, Alto Canto is billed as “Tequila de Altura” — tequila from height. Made with organic agave, the ingredients include only said agave and water: The tequila is wild-fermented, so even yeast is not on the ingredient list. The operation makes three tequilas, two of which we review here.
Now in its third iteration, The Dalmore ‘s annual Luminary release comprises two whiskies: The Collectible and The Rare, none of which we have reviewed to date. This year’s The Rare is a 52 year old Scotch limited to just a handful of bottles. Significantly more obtainable is The Collectible, our subject today and a 17 year old single malt with a release size of 20,000 bottles globally.
Bartender Australia is thrilled to announce the official sponsor for the 2025 Bartender of the Year Award Vanguard Luxury Brands. This years winner will receive: A 3-day luxury Distillery Experience for TWO in Victoria. Hosted by Nick Tesar, it will include Four Pillars Gin Distillery, Marionette, The Gospel, and a winery tour; and a Vanguard Luxury Brands gift pack, including Four Pillars Gin and Four Roses Bourbon.
Each release in Cotswold Distillery’s Hearts and Crafts series celebrates the artwork and ethos of the Arts and Craft movement. Photo: Cotswold Distillery The Cotswolds Distillery has announced the sixth expression in its popular Hearts and Crafts series. The limited edition English single malt whisky has been matured in hand-selected Calvados caskswhich is a type of apple brandy.
Sound of Sleat is the fourth instalment in Torabhaig’s Legacy Series. Photo: Torabhaig Distillery The Torabhaig Legacy Series welcomes it’s fourth instalment with “Sound of Sleat.” While the British are renowned for talking about the weather, this new single malt scotch isnt named for the sound made by a kind of wet snow, but for the narrow sea channel bordering the distillery’s home on the Sleat Peninsula of Skye.
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Hot on the heels of the launch of their latest pest control products, Mechline Developments has now gone live with an eye-opening animation that illustrates the dangers posed by flying insects in commercial kitchens. Hosted on YouTube and on Mechlines website , this educational 40 second animation has been developed to reinforce the threatening reality of flying insects when it comes to food preparation and service, as John Newell, Director at Mechline Developments, details: At Mechline, health,
Douglas Laing & Co. today proudly announces the continuation of its Wine Cask Collection with the release of two exceptional Single Cask bottlings: Jura 13-Year-Old and the Fettercairn 14-Year-Old, each uniquely finished in hand-selected wine casks to enhance their distinct character. Building on the success of last years Red Wine Cask Collection, this latest series once again explores the harmonious relationship between Scotch Whisky and the finest wine cask finishes.
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