Donald Trump has introduced trade tariffs on steel and aluminium coming into the US in order to protect domestic production. In retaliation, many of the trade partners have introduced tariffs on US goods coming into their countries. That means that Bourbon tariffs are here…
Its a bit of a philosphical episode this week about bartending. While we started with some updates, the real theme here is that bars need humans. While cocktails may end up being easily available either pre-packaged, sold at retail or may even fall from…
BartenderHQ is on tour this week in Tenerife, so let’s talk about drinking well when you fly. Though spirits can be limited, there are some easy hacks to enhance your mile high drinking experience. So here’s our guide to in flight cocktails and drinking…
Imagine sitting at your dining table with good friends and sharing a meal from your favourite restaurant, delivered to your table. Or should I say tables, as your friends are sat in other countries, not that you’d notice. Welcome to the Virtual Dinner Party….
The British pub is an icon, known around the world, but they’re very different from a typical bar in the states. Let’s talk about that. Here are 5 big differences between British and American bars. 1: Our bartenders typically make no money. While the…
I’d heard of the Winchester Cocktail before, but was reminded by the Speakeasy Podcast from Heritage Food Network when they had Angus Winchester as a guest. I didn’t know the story behind the Gin Zombie’s name however, and it may not be what you…
Quaglino’s is delighted to announce the appointment of Federico Pasian as their new Head Mixologist. Originally from Milan, Federico joined the bar team this summer. Before arriving in London, Federico lead the team at Paradiso, Barcelona, listed 67 in the World’s Best Bars in…
Technology is always moving on. In the past we’ve talked about how you can use AirPlay to control your bar’s music from a phone. What does Apple have in store this year in new tech? While the WWDC event is aimed at developers (it…
Sam went to Japan at the end of last year and into 2018, just before the opening of the Vanguard and while the builders did their thing. In this podcast we’re having a chat about a little of what he saw and experienced. Once…
Regal Rogue Wild Rosé Vermouth Driven by a sensory obsession, it was Mark ‘Lord’ Ward’s legendary trip around the world to discover the spices of Asia, and the wines and native foods of Australia, that inspired the creation of Regal Rogue. A passion for…
