NOM 70, the new rules on Mezcal production come into force today. Regular Mezcal under the rules can be made using diffusors in the same way as lower end Tequila, [ … ]
BartenderHQ Podcast 2.0 is here – What to expect!
BartenderHQ Podcast 2.0 Coming Soon: BartenderHQ Masters Series Sam Boulton is currently working on our Masters Series podcasts where he’ll deep dive into lesser known drinks, the nitty gritty of [ … ]
The Dirty Barbados Cocktail – The Real McCoy Rum
The Dirty Barbados Cocktail, created by Chef James Wayman of the Oyster Club, Mystic, CT is an amazing twist on the classic Daiquiri with The Real McCoy 5 year old [ … ]
Are trial shifts in bars exploitation?
The BBC has been talking a lot about trial shifts in bars and restaurants and how they’re exploiting people for free work over that past few days. I don’t believe [ … ]
How to Grow Grapevines from Seeds
American grape sodas are one of my favourite flavours in the world. As a Brit, its a difficult flavour to find over here. While in Amsterdam, I actually discovered that [ … ]
Cocktail Microherbs from Holland – Koppert Cress
Live from the Vanguard, David & Sam are talking about Koppert Cress – Cocktail Microherbs from Holland. The guys from Koppert Cress were kind enough to host us in Holland [ … ]
The Vanguard is Open
Welcome back to the BartenderHQ Podcast and Sam is back, because finally The Vanguard is Open! Sam’s been working on the project since the middle of last year and finally, [ … ]
Scott Young from Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub Training
I’m so delighted to welcome to the podcast Scott Young from Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub Training. Scott Young’s Extreme Bartending was the series of videos that I learned the majority [ … ]
Rob Patchett from Cotswolds on the Podcast
Sam’s away in Japan so this week, Rob Patchett is filling his seat, and we’re talking craft spirits, distilling, wine and terrible Old Fashioneds. Rob has been in the business [ … ]
Happy New Year from BartenderHQ
Its December 31st (at the time of writing and recording) so Happy New Year! Its also my 36th birthday, so double celebrations for me, as every year. Congratulations on making [ … ]